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Jack in the Box

Financing

Why refranchising and value don’t mix

The push to lower prices, and rely heavily on franchisees, could hurt more operators, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Jack in the Box CEO Lenny Comma takes a jab at QSR discounting

He says the company won’t discount more than it already has out of concern for its franchisees’ margins.

Operations

Jack in the Box launches delivery

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 26, 2018

The chain is giving away burgers this week as part of the service’s introduction at 1,000 locations.

Operations

Outback parent bows to an activist investor

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 01, 2018

Bloomin' Brands agreed to add an industry veteran to its board under an agreement with Jana Partners, one of two shareholders that have been sympathetic to spinning off secondary brands.

Financing

How to get a restaurant chain at a discount price

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 28, 2018

Want a restaurant chain? Find a company selling a secondary concept, says RB's The Bottom Line.

Leadership

Jack in the Box President Frances Allen resigns

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 26, 2018

Marcus Tom is named COO as the company overhauls management following the Qdoba sale.

Financing

Why Jack in the Box had to sell Qdoba

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 20, 2017

The sale came with activists circling, but forced deals aren’t always the best option.

Consumer Trends

Top LTOs of 2017

By Lizzy Freier on Dec. 09, 2017

The Top 500 chains unveiled more than 13,000 limited-time offers in 2017, but only some can be winners with consumers.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Holiday surprises

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 01, 2017

Restaurants gave and received their share of aha's. Here's a sampling.

Food

The 10 most alluring LTOs in November

By Lizzy Freier on Nov. 30, 2017

Consumers reveal which chain limited-time offers they are most likely to purchase based on name and description.