Jack in the Box Inc
NASDAQ:JACK
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Jack in the Box Inc
Jack in the Box, Inc. engages in operating and franchising a chain of quick-service and fast-casual restaurants. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California and currently employs 5,300 full-time employees. The firm operates approximately 2,219 Jack in the Box quick-service restaurants, primarily in the western and southern United States, including one in Guam. Jack in the Box is a hamburger chain, which offers a selection of products, including classic burgers such as, Jumbo Jack burgers, and product lines, such as Buttery Jack burgers. The company also offers breakfast sandwiches with freshly cracked eggs, tacos and curly fries, specialty sandwiches, salads, and real ice cream shakes, among other. The company also allows its guests to customize meals, as well as order any product at any time of the day or night, including breakfast items. The company also involves the concept of drive-thru restaurants. Its Jack in the Box restaurants have seating capacities, ranging from 20 to 100 people.
Jack in the Box, Inc. engages in operating and franchising a chain of quick-service and fast-casual restaurants. The company is headquartered in San Diego, California and currently employs 5,300 full-time employees. The firm operates approximately 2,219 Jack in the Box quick-service restaurants, primarily in the western and southern United States, including one in Guam. Jack in the Box is a hamburger chain, which offers a selection of products, including classic burgers such as, Jumbo Jack burgers, and product lines, such as Buttery Jack burgers. The company also offers breakfast sandwiches with freshly cracked eggs, tacos and curly fries, specialty sandwiches, salads, and real ice cream shakes, among other. The company also allows its guests to customize meals, as well as order any product at any time of the day or night, including breakfast items. The company also involves the concept of drive-thru restaurants. Its Jack in the Box restaurants have seating capacities, ranging from 20 to 100 people.
Sales Weakness: Jack in the Box reported a 7.4% decline in system same-store sales for Q4, with both franchise and company stores seeing decreases, though sales trends improved 300 bps during the quarter.
Margin Pressure: Restaurant-level margin fell 240 bps year-over-year to 16.1% due to sales deleverage, commodity and labor inflation, and costs from new market openings.
Cost Actions: The company is executing its JACK on Track restructuring plan, including restaurant closures and real estate sales, and plans to divest Del Taco in Q1 2026 to streamline operations.
2026 Guidance: Management forecast FY 2026 same-store sales between -1% and +1%, adjusted EBITDA of $225–240 million, and plans to close 60–100 restaurants while focusing on margin and debt reduction.
Reimage & Innovation: A new restaurant reimaging program is planned for late 2026, alongside menu innovation and operational improvements to drive guest satisfaction and profitability.
Value Strategy: The company is emphasizing a barbell promotional strategy focused on value to attract price-sensitive customers, having seen improved value perception and transaction trends.
Franchise Sentiment: Franchisees remain generally supportive but face profitability pressure; management is offering smaller-scale remodel options to accommodate financial realities.
Macro & Market: No significant macro recovery is assumed in guidance; competitive pressure and cautious consumer behavior are expected to persist through 2026.
