Mark King

Jack in the Box appoints Rachel Ruggeri to Board of Directors

Wendy's US president Pete Suerken steps down, replaced by COO

Jack in the Box Inc. (“Jack in the Box” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: JACK), today announced its Board of Directors has appointed Taylor Montgomery as President, effective September 14, 2026.

Jack in the Box names Taylor Montgomery as future CEO.

Jack in the Box appoints new president in CEO succession step

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This is from the weekly restaurant finance newsletter The Bottom Line.

Jack in the Box may close more stores to aid franchisees

Restaurant chains’ drive for more customers took them in a lot of directions in recent years.

Jack in the Box same-store sales declined 1.1% in the third quarter, comprised of franchise same-store sales decline of 1.2% and company-owned same-store sales decline of 0.9%.

The fast-food chain reported a 1.1% decline in same-store sales as a 'Hot Ones' marketing partnership failed to resonate with customers.

Mark King returns to the restaurant business as interim CEO of Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) (the “Company”) today announced that one of its indirect, limited-purpose subsidiaries (the “Master Issuer”) has completed the sale of $500 million of its Series 2026-1 7.624% Fixed Ra

New York’s state attorney general says Xponential Fitness misled prospective studio owners, the franchisor’s third major settlement this year as a strategic review continues Xponen

Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) today announced actions expected to reduce outstanding debt and further optimize its capital structure through the ongoing execution of its “JACK on Track” plan.

The franchisor of Club Pilates and Pure Barre has named former McAlister’s Deli executive Danielle Porto Parra as its new president to oversee brand operations and growth.

This is from the weekly restaurant finance newsletter The Bottom Line.

Interim CEO Mark King identifies operational execution and brand standards as the primary hurdles for the burger chain's ongoing turnaround strategy.

Jack in the Box appoints Mark King as Interim CEO

Jack in the Box reports 3.8% decrease in same-store sales

Change has become so common at Jack in the Box over the past few years that it’s almost expected that something big will come up every time the fast-food chain reports earnings.

The former Taco Bell and Xponential Fitness CEO steps in to lead the burger chain following the departure of Lance Tucker.

Mark King succeeds Lance Tucker as Jack in the Box CEO

The boutique fitness franchisor reported a 21% revenue drop and 6% North American same-store sales decline amid strategic divestitures and a logistics transition.