Jack in the Box

Restaurateur Elon Musk aims to go where few business giants have succeeded

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 21, 2022

History shows deep pockets and past triumphs are no guarantee of conquering the peculiar world of foodservice. Here’s a look at past trainwrecks.

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Jack in the Box finds ramping up unit growth to be a slow process

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 07, 2022

The company plans to generate 4% annual restaurant growth by 2025. But a thin pipeline, weak units and supply chain hassles are making the process of getting there difficult.

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Here is how Jack in the Box is fighting labor and commodity inflation

By Jonathan Maze on May 26, 2022

The burger chain, which also operates Del Taco, said it is getting traction with efforts to improve profits and recruit and retain more workers, such as self-cleaning shake machines.

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Jack in the Box will test robots to make fries, pour drinks

By Joe Guszkowski on Apr. 26, 2022

The chain is partnering with Miso Robotics to use Flippy and Sippy at one restaurant with the possibility for more.

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Saladworks parent WOWorks is acquiring two more fast-casual concepts

By Heather Lalley on Apr. 21, 2022

Kelly Roddy, CEO of the multi-concept operator, said the deal would be announced in the next couple of weeks, and that both of the purchases would be better-for-you brands.

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Jack in the Box finds the ‘perfect fit’ in Del Taco

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 08, 2022

The two California-based fast-food chains completed their merger this week. Here’s a look at some of the changes that could come to the taco chain.

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Jack in the Box takes some big steps toward growth

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 23, 2022

The quick-service burger chain shrunk last quarter. But it has more commitments for new units from franchisees than at any time in its history.

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Jack in the Box plans to buy Del Taco four years after selling Qdoba

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2021

The Bottom Line: The deal signals a shifting market in the restaurant business. But it also demonstrates why executives should reconsider overreacting to activist investors.

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