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    Jack in the Box Inc (JACK)

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    Jack in the Box Inc. is a restaurant company that operates and franchises two quick-service restaurant brands: Jack in the Box® and Del Taco®. The company specializes in offering a diverse menu of hamburgers, tacos, burritos, breakfast items, and other fast-food options. With a focus on variety, customization, and fresh ingredients, it caters to customers across multiple dayparts, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night meals.

    1. Jack in the Box Restaurant Operations - Operates and franchises one of the largest hamburger chains in the U.S., offering a broad menu that includes burgers, tacos, breakfast sandwiches, curly fries, egg rolls, and shakes. Menu items are available all day, emphasizing variety and customization.
    2. Del Taco Restaurant Operations - Operates and franchises a leading Mexican-American quick-service chain, serving burritos, tacos, fries, shakes, and other items made with fresh ingredients like grilled chicken, carne asada steak, and house-made guacamole.
    NamePositionExternal RolesShort Bio

    Carl Mount

    Executive

    SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer

    None

    Carl Mount joined in August 2024, bringing over 30 years of supply chain experience from companies like Starbucks and Yum! Brands.

    Dawn Hooper

    Executive

    Interim Principal Financial Officer, SVP, Controller

    None

    Dawn Hooper has been with Jack in the Box since October 2000, holding various financial roles. She is known for her expertise in financial management and has served as Interim CFO multiple times.

    Doug Cook

    Executive

    Chief Technology Officer

    None

    Doug Cook joined Jack in the Box approximately 2.5 years ago and has improved system stability and modernization.

    Lance Tucker

    Executive

    Interim Principal Executive Officer, EVP, CFO

    None

    Lance Tucker returned as CFO in January 2025 and became Interim Principal Executive Officer in February 2025. He previously held CFO roles at Davidson Hospitality Group and CKE Restaurants.

    Ryan Ostrom

    Executive

    EVP, Chief Customer & Digital Officer

    None

    Ryan Ostrom joined Jack in the Box in February 2021 as CMO and became CCDO in December 2024. He leads digital transformation and marketing strategies.

    Sarah Super

    Executive

    SVP, Chief Legal and Risk Officer

    None

    Sarah Super joined Jack in the Box in December 2013 and has held various legal roles, currently overseeing legal and risk management.

    Steven Piano

    Executive

    SVP, Chief People Officer

    None

    Steven Piano has been with Jack in the Box since April 2021, previously serving as CHRO at GNC Holdings and MoneyGram International.

    Tim Linderman

    Executive

    SVP, Chief Development Officer

    None

    Tim Linderman joined in October 2020 and has overseen significant expansion and development agreements.

    David L. Goebel

    Board

    Non-Executive Chairman of the Board

    Wingstop Inc., Murphy USA Inc., iOR Holdings, The ExCo Group, Santoku, Inc.

    David L. Goebel has been a director since December 2008 and Non-Executive Chairman since June 2020. He has extensive experience in retail, food service, and hospitality.

    Enrique Ramirez Mena

    Board

    Director

    President & CFO of Buff City Soap, Board Director & Chairman of Audit Committee at Six Flags

    Enrique Ramirez Mena joined the Board in January 2024, with a background in finance and leadership roles at Yum! Brands.

    Guillermo Diaz, Jr.

    Board

    Director

    Chairman of HITEC, Founder & CEO of Conectado Inc., Board Director at Blue Shield of California

    Guillermo Diaz, Jr. joined the Board in September 2022 and has a background in IT and digital transformation, previously serving as Global CIO at Cisco.

    James M. Myers

    Board

    Independent Director

    None

    James M. Myers has been a director since December 2010 and is Chair of the Finance Committee. He has extensive experience in financial and retail operations.

    Michael W. Murphy

    Board

    Independent Director

    None

    Michael W. Murphy has been a director since September 2002 and is Chair of the Compensation Committee. He was previously CEO of Sharp HealthCare.

    Vivien M. Yeung

    Board

    Independent Director

    Strategic Advisor at Bain & Company

    Vivien M. Yeung has been a director since April 2017 and serves as a strategic advisor to Bain & Company.

    1. With the recent departure of CEO Darin Harris, how will you ensure leadership stability and continuity in executing your long-term strategy, and what measures are in place to prevent disruptions during this transition?

    2. Given the expected negative same-store sales in Q2 for both Jack in the Box and Del Taco, what specific initiatives are you implementing to counteract these trends and achieve your maintained annual same-store sales guidance?

    3. You have reduced your share repurchase allocation from $20 million to $5 million to prioritize debt reduction; how does this shift in capital allocation affect your growth plans, especially regarding new restaurant openings and capital investments?

    4. Del Taco is facing continued challenges with negative same-store sales expected in Q2; what strategic actions are you taking to improve Del Taco's performance, and how confident are you in the effectiveness of the menu optimization initiative?

    5. In light of the challenging consumer environment and macro pressures impacting traffic, how do you plan to reaccelerate comparable sales in the back half of the year while balancing value offerings with the need to protect margins?

    Program DetailsProgram 1
    Approval DateN/A
    End Date/DurationNo expiration
    Total Additional Amount$250 million
    Remaining Amount$175 million
    DetailsIntended to manage capital allocation, return cash to shareholders, and invest in growth and technology initiatives. The program may be modified, suspended, or discontinued based on market and economic conditions.

    Competitors mentioned in the company's latest 10K filing.

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    Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.

    CompanyYearDetails

    Del Taco Restaurants, Inc.

    2022

    The acquisition was completed on March 8, 2022 for a total of $593.3 million, which included a $12.51 per share cash payment, settlement of $115.2 million debt, and $7.1 million in seller transaction costs; it strategically enhances Jack in the Box’s scale and growth by leveraging the similarities in guest profiles and menu offerings, with Del Taco becoming a wholly-owned subsidiary and its stock being delisted from NASDAQ.

    Recent press releases and 8-K filings for JACK.

    Jack in the Box Announces Q2 2025 Strategic Initiatives & Long-Term Improvement Plan
    JACK
    Guidance Update
    Dividends
    M&A
    • Debt Reduction & Dividend Discontinuation: The company plans to reduce debt by at least $300M over the next 12-18 months through select real estate sales while discontinuing its dividend, saving approximately $35M annually .
    • Restaurant Optimization: A block closure program will exit 150-200 underperforming restaurants (with 80-120 closures expected by end-2025) to strengthen unit economics [1,3].
    • Full-Year 2025 Guidance: Revised guidance now includes capital expenditures of $100-105M, adjusted EBITDA of $282-292M, and operating EPS of $5.05-$5.40, amid reported same-store sales declines .
    • Q2 2025 Performance: Preliminary results show same-store sales declines of -4.4% for Jack in the Box and -3.6% for Del Taco, with Q2 adjusted EBITDA estimated at $66-$68M .
    • Strategic Refocus: The company is proactively adjusting its balance sheet and capital investments while exploring strategic alternatives for the Del Taco brand [0,1,3].
    • JACK on Track Plan: A long-term improvement initiative aimed at accelerating cash flow through targeted real estate sales, share repurchases, and focused debt paydown .
    2 days ago
    Jack in the Box Names Lance Tucker as CEO
    JACK
    CEO Change
    Management Change
    Executive Compensation
    • Jack in the Box Inc. appointed Lance Tucker as its permanent Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, following his interim CEO role since February 2025.
    • Tucker’s compensation has been enhanced with a base salary increase to $925,000, augmented performance incentives, and a one-time relocation cash payment, alongside his appointment to the board.
    Mar 31, 2025, 12:00 AM