TL;DR
Jack in the Box is changing CEOs, with Lance Tucker leaving the position after 15 months. The change is discussed in the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants, which also covers other challenges facing fast-food chains and a lawsuit by a Pizza Hut franchisee.
Why is Jack in the Box changing CEOs again?
This week’s episode of the Restaurant Business podcast The Week in Restaurants looks at the fast-food chain’s latest CEO change. Lance Tucker is out just 15 months after he was hired.
But we also talk about the numerous chains facing challenges right now and what this says about the economy.
A Pizza Hut franchisee is suing the franchisor over the company’s in-house technology. We discuss that fascinating legal action.
In addition, we give our thoughts on the National Restaurant Association Show.
On Tech Check, Senior Tech Editor Joe Guszkowski talks about that well-known tech giant, Texas Roadhouse.
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This story was originally published in Restaurant Business on May 15, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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