Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box promotes a trio of new executives

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 13, 2020

Adrienne Ingoldt was named chief brand and experience officer, Jennifer Kennedy was named chief product and innovation officer and Sarah Super was named chief risk officer.

Financing

Hundreds of Jack in the Box locations are losing money

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 17, 2019

A lot of the brand’s locations had negative operating income in 2018, and the problem is concentrated in a surprising state, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Jack in the Box franchisees get what they want

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 12, 2019

CEO Lenny Comma struggled to improve the brand’s relationship with operators, a major hurdle for the burger chain, says RB’s the Bottom Line.

Leadership

Lenny Comma resigns as Jack in the Box CEO, chairman

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 11, 2019

A search is commencing immediately for a successor, the chain said.

Financing

Jack in the Box wants to pivot to new unit growth

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 22, 2019

With sales improving, the chain is planning incentives to encourage development, but franchisee relations and labor costs are hurdles.

Financing

Jack in the Box reports best same-store sales in 4 years

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 20, 2019

The company said its comparable-store sales have increased for nine straight years, but wage inflation hurt store profits last quarter.

Financing

3 executives leave amid Jack in the Box cost cuts

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 30, 2019

The company’s chief legal officer and chief of staff are among those leaving as the chain cuts corporate overhead.

Financing

Chains shift their focus to operations

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 08, 2019

As customers increasingly demand convenience, companies such as Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Dunkin' and Starbucks are focusing on operations to drive sales, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing