Jack in the Box Franchise News

May 21, 2012 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO – Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) today disclosed the details of two refranchising transactions that were completed in early April and included in the company’s second-quarter operating results, which were announced on May 16. On April 2, AJP Enterprises, Inc. acquired 26 Jack in the Box® restaurants and Northwest Food Management Group, Inc. acquired 11 Jack in the Box restaurants. Total proceeds related to the sale of these 37 restaurants, which are all located in the greater Seattle area, were approximately $20 million.
The transactions reflect the company’s strategic initiative to expand franchising and franchise ownership in the Jack in the Box system. Including these 37 Seattle locations, Jack in the Box Inc...

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) today announced that Leonard A. Comma was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer, effective May 14, 2012. Comma, who had served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the company since 2010, retains oversight of operations, restaurant development and franchising, and will now also oversee marketing for Jack in the Box® restaurants.
Comma joined Jack in the Box Inc. in 2001 as Director of Convenience Store & Fuel Operations for the company’s proprietary chain of Quick Stuff convenience stores, which was sold in 2009. In 2004 he was promoted to Division Vice President of Quick Stuff Operations, and in 2006 he was promoted to Regional Vice President of Quick Stuff and the company’s Southern California region, which then included more than 150 company and franchised Jack in the Box restaurants...

SAN DIEGO - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Looking for a fast-food fix that’s light on the wallet? Check out the new Value Menu items at Jack in the Box® restaurants. Beginning today, Jack in the Box is offering four new products on its Value Menu, including chicken nuggets comprised of all white meat chicken. The new Value Menu items – and prices, excluding tax, at participating Jack in the Box restaurants – are:

Chicken Nuggets (5 pieces) - $ 1.29
Jr. Jack Hamburger - $ 1.19
16-oz. Drink -  $ 1.00
Value Fries - $ 1.00

“We’ve heard from a lot of our guests that they really crave chicken nuggets,” said Tracy Dunn, director of menu marketing and promotions for Jack in the Box Inc...

April 24, 2012 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO — Two months after generating a whirlwind of social-media buzz around its Bacon Shake, Jack in the Box® restaurants are generating a different kind of buzz with its new coffee-flavored Java Cookie Shake. Made with real vanilla ice cream, coffee-flavored syrup and Oreo® cookie pieces, the new Java Cookie Shake is now available at all participating Jack in the Box restaurants.
“When it comes to shakes, our guests tend to favor indulgent flavors with branded mix-ins, like pieces of Oreo® cookies,” said Tracy Dunn, director of menu marketing and promotions for Jack in the Box Inc. “Made with the rich flavor of coffee, our new Java Cookie Shake is a great way to start the day or end a meal, and a perfect treat for guests hooked on iced coffee drinks...

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) today reported net earnings of $12.0 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the first quarter ended January 22, 2012, compared with net earnings of $32.4 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2011.
Operating earnings per share, a non-GAAP measure which the company defines as diluted earnings per share on a GAAP basis less gains from refranchising, were $0.25 per diluted share compared with $0.27 per diluted share in the prior year quarter. A reconciliation of non-GAAP measurements to GAAP results is attached to this release. Included in operating earnings per share were re-image incentive payments of $5.7 million, or approximately $0.08 per share in the first quarter of 2012 as compared to $1...

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 8, 2012 – Consumers fishing for a great meal deal need look no further. Just in time for the Lent season, Jack in the Box® restaurants are offering for a limited time a Fish Sandwich Combo for only $2.99, plus tax.
Jack’s Fish Sandwich is made with two lightly battered fillets of Alaskan Pollock topped with lettuce and tartar sauce and served on a warm sesame seed bun. The $2.99 Fish Sandwich Combo also includes a small order of fries and small fountain drink.
“Our Fish Sandwich Combo is a filling meal and a great value for our guests,” said Tracy Dunn, director of menu marketing and promotions for Jack in the Box Inc., “especially at this time of year when a lot of people are looking for an alternative to burgers and chicken...

December 29, 2011 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO - If your New Year’s resolution is to eat hearty and be merry, then check out the new $4.29 Jumbo Deal at Jack in the Box®. For a limited time beginning today, participating Jack in the Box restaurants are offering the signature Jumbo Jack® hamburger, two tacos, small order of fries and small fountain beverage for just $4.29, plus tax. At that price, who wouldn’t be merry?!
“With holiday celebrations tending to leave people a little short on cash, this is the perfect time of year to roll out our $4.29 Jumbo Deal,” said Tracy Dunn, director of menu marketing and promotions for Jack in the Box Inc. “This is an unbeatable price for four of our guest favorites, including the Jumbo Jack, which is one of our newly revamped classic burgers that feature a 100% beef patty that is seasoned while it cooks...

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) today reported net earnings of $22.7 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended October 2, 2011, compared with net earnings of $4.0 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010. Fiscal 2011 net earnings totaled $80.6 million, or $1.61 per diluted share, compared with net earnings of $70.2 million, or $1.26 per diluted share, in fiscal 2010. In last year's fourth quarter, 40 Jack in the Box® company restaurants were closed, and the company recorded pre-tax charges totaling $28.0 million (included in "impairment and other charges, net" in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings), which reduced diluted earnings per share by approximately $0...

November 09, 2011 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO - Jack in the Box® restaurants are enlisting the support of pointy-eared elves to help raise money during the holidays for Big Brothers Big Sisters, the nation’s largest donor-supported network of volunteer mentors of youth. Beginning this week, participating Jack in the Box restaurants are selling a limited-edition ornament, featuring a Jack-style head sporting a green and white knit holiday cap and pointy elf ears, for just $1, plus tax, with proceeds going to Big Brothers Big Sisters, the primary charitable partner of Jack in the Box for more than a decade.
This is the fourth year that Jack in the Box has sold a limited-edition promotional item to raise funds for Big Brothers Big Sisters to provide long-term mentoring services to help children who face adversity succeed in school and in life...

October 11, 2011 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO — Some things just go together during the holidays – like turkey and gravy, reindeer and elves, tinsel and trees ... and Egg Nog and Pumpkin Pie Shakes at Jack in the Box® restaurants! The two popular flavors of Real Ice Cream Shakes are back, but only through the holidays.
"Egg nog and pumpkin pie are two of the holidays' most popular treats, and our guests look forward to this time of year when we add these flavors to our line of Real Ice Cream Shakes," said Tracy Dunn, director of menu marketing and promotions for Jack in the Box Inc. "Egg Nog edged Pumpkin Pie as our guests' favorite shake during last year's promotion, but only slightly. Regardless of which flavor you choose, either will help take the edge off the perennially hectic holiday season...

October 07, 2011 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO — History is full of examples contradicting the notion that bigger is always better: David didn’t need towering height to slay Goliath, and Mickey didn’t need Dumbo’s girth to rule the world of animation. Need more proof that good – and sometimes delicious – things come in small sizes? Then head over to the nearest Jack in the Box® restaurant, where the chain is introducing Mini Cookies this week. For just $1, plus tax, guests at participating Jack in the Box restaurants can enjoy five mouthwatering Mini Cookies filled with candy-coated chocolate and chocolate chips.
"Mini Cookies are a great addition to our dessert menu, which also includes another mini favorite, Mini Churros," said Tracy Dunn, director of menu marketing and promotions for Jack in the Box Inc...

Prizes range from free food and popular video games to Xbox 360 consoles and weekly $5,000 GameStop® shopping sprees
October 03, 2011 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO, Gamers love fast food. And they love getting free stuff, whether it's food or cool new video games. And when it comes to playing those games, they hate to lose. This is what Jack in the Box® restaurants, GameStop® and Dr Pepper® had in mind when they created an exciting new peel & reveal game that debuts Monday, Oct. 3. Even losers can be winners in the new Jack's Got Game contest that offers Jack in the Box guests THREE chances to win. So if at first you don't succeed ... you still have two more chances!
Jack's Got Game awards instant prizes for Jack in the Box food and special offers at GameStop stores as well as daily prizes like Xbox 360 consoles and a trio of hot, new video games launching this fall: Gears of War 3, Battlefield 3 and Assassin's Creed Revelations...

August 09, 2011 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO – Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) today announced the addition of Madeleine Kleiner to the company's board of directors, effective September 22, 2011.

Kleiner was most recently executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary for Hilton Hotels Corporation, a hotel and resort company. At Hilton, Kleiner oversaw the company's legal affairs and the ethics, privacy and government affairs functions. She was also a member of the executive committee, with significant responsibility for board of directors matters. She left Hilton in 2008 after completing her responsibilities in connection with the sale of the company. Prior to Hilton, Kleiner served as senior executive vice president, chief administrative officer and general counsel of H...

August 01, 2011 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box® is giving impetus to the age-old adage that breakfast is the most important meal of the day by offering a sizzlin' deal on everyone's breakfast favorites. For a limited time beginning today, guests can order a platter loaded with mini pancakes, scrambled eggs, hash browns and a choice of bacon or sausage – all for just $2.99, plus tax, at participating restaurants.

"Our new Jumbo Breakfast Platter is a great value for guests looking for a hearty morning meal," said Tracy Dunn, director of Menu, Marketing & Promotions for Jack in the Box Inc. "Many of our guests depend upon Jack in the Box to jumpstart their days, and we've long offered one of the industry's most varied breakfast menus to help them do just that...

Meal includes double-patty chicken sandwich, small seasoned curly fries & drink June 27, 2011 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO — Summer is officially under way and, beginning today, Jack in the Box® restaurants is serving up the season's biggest and best meal deal – a $3.99 Really Big Chicken Sandwich Combo. Available for a limited time, the combo features Jack's Really Big Chicken Sandwich, which includes two breaded chicken patties, lettuce, tomato, bacon, cheese and mayo-onion sauce served on a jumbo bakery bun, along with a small drink and small order of seasoned curly fries for just $3.99, plus tax.

"We're bringing back the Really Big Chicken Sandwich Combo, which was a guest favorite last summer," said Tracy Dunn, director of menu marketing and promotions for Jack in the Box Inc...

April 22, 2011 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO — Though some might question whether jeggings or Europeanstyle swim trunks are hot or cheesy, there's no question that the new Bourbon BBQ Steak Grilled Sandwich at Jack in the Box® restaurants is … both!

Beginning Monday, April 25, Jack in the Box will expand its popular line of Grilled Sandwiches with a Bourbon BBQ Steak Grilled Sandwich. The new sandwich, which is available for a limited time only, features hot tender steak strips, grilled onions and melting cheese covered with Jack's new Bourbon BBQ sauce and served on grilled artisan bread.

"The new sandwich is a flavorful combination of bold, savory ingredients that our guests really crave," said Tammy Bailey, division vice president of menu marketing and promotions for Jack in the Box Inc...

Jack in the Box(R) offers 2 Croissant Sandwiches for just $3, plus tax SAN DIEGO, Feb 28, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The French have given Americans a lot to celebrate over the years - the Statue of Liberty, some cheap real estate (remember the Louisiana Purchase?) and a delicious buttery bread called a croissant. As a savory salute to the latter's invention, Jack in the Box(R) restaurants are serving up a deal that will have guests shouting, "Vive Jacques!" For a limited time beginning today at participating restaurants, Jack in the Box is offering 2 Croissant Sandwiches for just $3, plus tax.

"'Croissant' is not just a fun word to say, it's a savory way to jumpstart any breakfast," said Tammy Bailey, division vice president of menu marketing and promotions for Jack in the Box Inc...

SAN DIEGO, Feb 25, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Jack in the Box(R) restaurants today announced that the chain's third annual antenna ball promotion raised $275,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters.

The promotion featured a new Jack-style antenna ball sporting a knit cap bearing the company logo. Proceeds from the sale of antenna balls, which were created exclusively for this event and sold at Jack in the Box restaurants for $1 each, plus tax, will primarily support Big Brothers Big Sisters' military mentoring programs. Jack in the Box, a long-time supporter of military families, pledged $1 million in 2010 to help Big Brothers Big Sisters carefully make mentoring matches and provide ongoing assistance to help sustain long, successful relationships that lead to measurable outcomes...

Chain to debut double-patty All-American Jack™ combo in Super Bowl ad and launch sweepstakes for seven-day Cancun vacation January 31, 2011 // Franchising.com // SAN DIEGO — With much of the nation's attention focused on February 6th's Super Bowl, Jack in the Box® restaurants will once again leverage a break in the gridiron action to debut a new television ad and savory new burger appropriately named the All-American Jack™. The 30-second commercial affirms many of the red, white and blue attributes that Jack loves about America – from national symbols of patriotism like bald eagles and bison to jury duty. Oh … and Spring Break on a 14-mile-long island on the Mexican Caribbean.

"We know our guests love to eat great tasting burgers and love to party, so what could be better to debut before a huge TV viewing audience than a delicious new burger and an opportunity to win a Cancun vacation," said Terri Funk Graham, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Jack in the Box Inc...

WHAT: Jack in the Box® restaurants will give away TWO free tacos upon request to every guest who visits a participating location. No purchase is necessary. Limit of two free tacos per guest.

WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 2:00 p.m. to Midnight.

WHERE: All Jack in the Box restaurants, except locations in San Antonio and Kansas City.

WHY: Why not?!

TACO TRIVIA: 775 Jack in the Box tacos are eaten each minute. That's 400 million tacos a year. Jack in the Box uses 25 million pounds of fresh, stone-ground, U.S.-grown corn each year to make tortillas. That's approximately 3,000 acres of corn. The pattern of brown flecks on the taco shell, a distinguishing characteristic of Jack in the Box tacos, are grill marks resulting from the chain-linked conveyor belt that moves the tortillas through a 700-degree oven...