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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 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.
Del Taco, described as the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant, was ranked #1 Fast Food Restaurant and #1 Fast Food Fries in USA TODAY’s 2026 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards. The brand also placed #3 in Best Fast Food Breakfast and #4 in Best Fast Food Taco for its Beer Battered Crispy Fish Taco, extending multi-year recognition across several menu categories.
Jack in the Box (NASDAQ: JACK) will host its Q3 2026 earnings webcast on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 5 p.m. EST. The live event will be accessible via the company’s investor relations website at investors.jackinthebox.com.
According to Jack in the Box, the webcast will be archived on the investor relations site for replay after the live broadcast. The company also plans to issue its Q3 2026 earnings release after market close on Wednesday, August 12. Investor relations contact for the event is Rachel Webb, Senior Vice President of Finance and Investor Relations, reachable at (858) 522-4556.
Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) completed a $500 million securitized financing facility via its Series 2026-1 7.624% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2. Net proceeds are expected to fully repay its Series 2019-1 Class A-2-II notes and partially repay Series 2022-1 Class A-2-I notes.
The company indicates this refinancing clears near-term maturities, with the next anticipated repayment date in 2029. A new purchase agreement also supports up to $150 million of Series 2026-1 Variable Funding Senior Secured Notes, Class A-1, replacing the existing $150 million Series 2022-1 variable funding notes.
Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK)-owned Del Taco has brought back slow-cooked Pork Carnitas as a limited-time summer feature, adding five new carnitas items across tacos, burritos, fries, nachos and breakfast.
The lineup also reintroduces Independence Poppers beverages and Funnel Cake Fries priced at $2.50, tied to America's 250th birthday.