Jack in the Box Inc. reports developments tied to its quick-service restaurant business, including earnings releases, same-store sales, restaurant operations, menu promotions, marketing leadership and technology systems used across its corporate and franchise locations. Coverage also includes brand initiatives under Jack’s Way and operational programs intended to simplify the business.
Company news also reflects governance and shareholder matters, including board refreshment, annual meeting results, stockholder engagement and changes to director roles. Corporate updates document portfolio actions such as the completed sale of Del Taco and the treatment of that business as discontinued operations in reported results.
Del Taco (JACK) is bringing back its monthlong Tacoberfest promotion throughout October, featuring rotating digital taco offers. Del Yeah! Rewards members can access buy-one-get-one-free offers through the app at participating restaurants. On October 6, the National Taco Day offer provides a free taco with any purchase, excluding the All-American BurgerTaco. Additional terms and conditions apply.
Jack in the Box (JACK) appointed former Starbucks Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Rachel Ruggeri as an independent director on its Board of Directors.
Her appointment is described by the company as part of ongoing Board refreshment aimed at adding restaurant, consumer and financial expertise. The company also disclosed that director Michael Murphy will retire and not stand for reelection at the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. President Taylor Montgomery is expected to join the Board when he becomes Chief Executive Officer within the next 12 months. Jack in the Box and GreenWood Investors agreed to extend their existing cooperation agreement, which includes standstill, voting and other customary provisions.
Del Taco (JACK) has launched a limited-time FLAMIN’ HOT® flavored Queso lineup featuring CHEETOS® FLAMIN’ HOT® flavor across several popular menu items.
The new queso blends Del Taco’s creamy queso blanco with FLAMIN’ HOT® seasoning and can be added to burritos, Beef Rollers, Crinkle Cut Fries, loaded nachos and chips. Featured items include the FLAMIN’ HOT® Queso Beef Roller, Queso & Chips, Queso Crispy Chicken Burrito, Queso Loaded Fries, Epic FLAMIN’ HOT® Queso Grilled Chicken Burrito, and Queso Loaded Nachos, plus a 2 oz bag of CHEETOS® FLAMIN’ HOT® Crunchy Cheese Flavored Snacks.
The lineup is available for a limited time at participating Del Taco locations through November 18, 2026, and is described by the company as part of its innovation focus under Project Del Sunrise.
Jack in the Box (JACK) is launching a limited-time The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror menu in the U.S. beginning September 10.
The collaboration brings an all-new Munchie Meal of Horror, featuring a choice of Double Krusty Burger of Terror or Double Chicken Sandwich of Terror, plus two tacos, seasoned curly fries, a drink and one of six special-edition glow-in-the-dark cups, all in exclusive Treehouse of Horror packaging. Additional combo meals include several Krusty Burger of Terror builds and a Double Chicken Sandwich of Terror, all using a new smoky BBQ ketchup-based Spooky Simpsons Sauce. A sweet item, Forbidden D’oh!nut Holes, completes the Springfield-inspired lineup, available at participating locations, via app and online, while supplies last.
Del Taco (JACK) is celebrating being named the #1 Best Fast Food Restaurant in USA TODAY's 2026 10Best Reader's Choice Awards with a local giveaway event in Port St. Lucie.
From Sept. 10–13, the first 50 customers each day who make any purchase at the restaurant at 10950 US-1 will receive two free The Del Tacos and a free Del Taco T-shirt, totaling 100 free tacos per day for 200 guests over four days. The promotion highlights The Del Taco, a long-standing menu item featuring seasoned beef, fresh house-grated cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce and diced tomatoes in a larger, crunchy corn shell, and ties into the brand’s focus on freshly prepared ingredients and value.
Del Taco (JACK) is expanding its catering business on September 3 as part of its Project Del Sunrise roadmap. The company is launching a new first-party catering ordering experience on its website and broadening menu options, including the introduction of Taco Salads to the catering lineup.
The new platform replaces a third-party ordering system, giving Del Taco and its restaurants greater control over guest relationships and back-of-house order management. Catering options now include Individual Meals, Burrito Boxes and a Buffet Style Taco Kit with multiple protein choices. The company describes this relaunch as an early step toward a more fully developed catering platform, with further enhancements such as updated packaging, promotions and advertising planned.
Del Taco (NASDAQ:JACK) was named the #1 Best Fast Food Restaurant in USA TODAY's 2026 10Best Reader's Choice Awards for the second consecutive year. To celebrate, all 10 New Mexico locations will run a weeklong promotion from August 27 to September 2.
Each day, the first 100 guests at each New Mexico restaurant will receive vouchers for two free The Del Tacos per week for a year, giving up to 7,000 fans the chance to enjoy the chain’s signature taco on a recurring basis.
Jack in the Box (NASDAQ: JACK) has appointed Taylor Montgomery as President, effective September 14, 2026, in a newly created role leading brand strategy, sustainable sales growth, and franchisee profitability. The appointment advances the company’s previously announced CEO succession plan.
According to Jack in the Box, Montgomery is expected to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer and join the Board within the next 12 months. During the transition, he will work closely with Executive Chairman and Interim CEO Mark King, who will remain Chairman after the handover. Montgomery previously served as Global Chief Brand Officer at Taco Bell, overseeing more than $18 billion in systemwide sales across over 9,000 restaurants, where the brand delivered last-year growth of over 7% in sales, 3% in restaurants, and 8% in profit.
Jack in the Box (NASDAQ: JACK) reported third quarter 2026 diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.08 and non-GAAP operating EPS of $0.96. Total revenues declined 1.8% to $257.7 million, driven by a 1.1% system same-store sales decrease and a lower restaurant count.
Restaurant-level margin was $17.0 million (17.6%), roughly flat in dollars, while franchise-level margin fell to $60.3 million (37.4%) due to lower rent and royalty revenue, restaurant closures under the “JACK on Track” program, and higher bad debt. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $61.2 million. The company refinanced its securitized debt, issuing $500 million of 2026‑1 Class A-2 notes and fully repaying its 2019-1 Class A-2-II notes, including a $110 million prepayment. For fiscal 2026, guidance includes Adjusted EBITDA of $225–$230 million, approximately 2,100 Jack in the Box restaurants with net closures, and low single-digit same-store sales decline vs. 2025.
Del Taco (NASDAQ:JACK) is launching the limited-time All-American Burgertaco on August 6, combining elements of its Double Del® Cheeseburger and Big Fat Taco. The item features two grilled-to-order all-beef patties, two slices of American cheese, fresh toppings and burger sauce wrapped in a warm, buttery toasted flatbread.
Del Taco is also returning and expanding its Dirty Del specialty beverage line, now offering five flavors in 16- and 24-ounce sizes. From August 10–16, Del Yeah! Rewards members can receive a free regular Dirty Del with a $5 minimum purchase at participating locations.