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Jack in the Box

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Jack in the Box reaches a 'turning point' in its bid for growth

 By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 02, 2023

The fast-food burger chain has new deals to open restaurants in Florida and Arkansas, bringing the first new franchisees into the brand in years. And it is turning around its restaurants in St. Louis.

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Sardar Biglari takes a stake in Jack in the Box

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 27, 2023

The chairman of Biglari Holdings, the owner of Steak n Shake, has acquired 5.5% of the shares in the fast-food chain operator. But the investment is passive, for now.

Leadership

Tim Mullany resigns as Jack in the Box CFO

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 12, 2022

The fast-food operator, which also operates Del Taco, named Dawn Hooper its principal financial officer.

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Jack in the Box’s Del Taco deal was more expensive than it seems

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 29, 2022

The Bottom Line: Executives argued that “synergies” made the deal more palatable. But it’s taking a while for those cost savings to take hold. Investors have responded accordingly.

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Here’s what Jack in the Box is doing to improve store margins

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 22, 2022

The burger chain’s stock was hammered Tuesday as inflation and investments ate into its profits. The company is taking operational steps to improve margins, such as new cheese pumps.

Operations

Take a look at Jack in the Box’s new prototype

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 19, 2022

The burger chain unveiled a takeout-only prototype in Oklahoma. The company believes it could be key to its growth plans. Here's a look at the details.

Financing

Jack in the Box makes a convenience store push

By Chuck Ulie on Oct. 10, 2022

The fast-food chain is making a big push to expand outside of California and Texas and views non-traditional locations as fertile ground.

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Jack in the Box turns to financial incentives to get operators to grow

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 16, 2022

The burger chain, eager to spur unit growth, is giving franchisees a break on royalties over four years if they agree to open at least three locations.

Financing

As conditions stabilize, Jack in the Box sees sales improve

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 10, 2022

The company, which also owns Del Taco, said sales accelerated at the end of last quarter, while more dining rooms reopen and supply chain disruptions ease.

Marketing

Mark Hamill returns to Jack in the Box, this time as a pitchman

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 01, 2022

The Star Wars actor was once fired for doing impersonations in the drive-thru. He will appear in ads highlighting the return of Jack in the Box’s Spicy Chicken Strips and French Toast Sticks.

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