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Jack in the Box Inc. scores 4/10 on the AskCyborg Cyborg Score (Mixed). Turnaround candidate facing headwinds with portfolio restructuring, deteriorating same-store sales, and shareholder activist pressure. Q1 FY2026 reported same-store sales fell 6.7% and total revenue fell 5.8% to $349.5M, signaling near-term operational challenges. However, Diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.75 with Adjusted EBITDA of $68.2M, showing profitability.

What is Jack in the Box Inc.'s industry? Jack in the Box Inc. (jackinthebox.com) operates in Quick-Service Restaurants (QSR) / Fast Casual Dining. AskCyborg classifies Jack in the Box Inc. under Quick-Service Restaurants (QSR) / Fast Casual Dining in its company registry.

Jack in the Box Inc. operates quick-service restaurants including its flagship Jack in the Box hamburger chain known for a broad menu featuring hamburgers, tacos, sandwiches, salads, and breakfast items. The company c...

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Turnaround candidate facing headwinds with portfolio restructuring, deteriorating same-store sales, and shareholder activist...

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Industry Quick-Service Restaurants (QSR) / Fast Casual Dining
3 named competitors
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Jack in the Box Inc. Overview

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Jack in the Box Inc. operates quick-service restaurants including its flagship Jack in the Box hamburger chain known for a broad menu featuring hamburgers, tacos, sandwiches, salads, and breakfast items. The company completed the sale of its Del Taco subsidiary on December 22, 2025, streamlining its portfolio to focus on its core Jack in the Box brand.

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Jack in the Box launched a nationwide Matcha Platform on February 19, 2026, introducing two matcha beverages across its approximately 2,125 restaurants. The company is targeting systemwide restaurant count of 2,050–2,100 and Adjusted EBITDA of $225–240M for FY2026. The company is undergoing operational restructuring with discontinued dividends and share repurchases.

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Competitors include Wendy's, Denny's, El Pollo Loco Holdings, Wingstop, and Yum! Brands among 49 identified competitors. Jack in the Box competes in the casual QSR hamburger segment against established national and regional chains, positioning itself as a value and menu-innovation player.

Industry Context

Jack in the Box Inc. operates in Quick-Service Restaurants (QSR) / Fast Casual Dining.

Key facts

Founded: 1951 · Headquarters: San Diego, US · Employees: 5,050 · Revenue: $1.47B · Market cap: $354M

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  • Del Taco sale completed December 2025 shifts company toward single-brand focus on Jack in the Box
  • Q1 FY2026 same-store sales declined 6.7% reflecting consumer spending pressure in QSR category
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Recent developments

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  • February 2026Matcha Platform launch with two new beverages across 2,125 restaurants
  • February 2026Hot Mess Burger return for 75th anniversary celebration with limited-time promotion
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Hamburger ChainQuick-service hamburger chain with comparable menu and market presence→Fast-Casual Restaurant GroupMulti-brand restaurant company with KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut→Mexican-American QSRSpecialized in authentic Mexican-American quick-service offering→

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Jack in the Box Inc. operates in Quick-Service Restaurants (QSR) / Fast Casual Dining. See how the rest of the sector scores on the Cyborg framework.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Jack in the Box Inc. do?+
Jack in the Box Inc. operates quick-service restaurants including its flagship Jack in the Box hamburger chain known for a broad menu featuring hamburgers, tacos, sandwiches, salads, and breakfast items. The company c...
What is Jack in the Box Inc.'s Cyborg Score?+
Jack in the Box Inc. has a Cyborg Score of 4/10 (Mixed). The score synthesizes business model, financials, leadership, competitive position, technology, marketing, and ESG dimensions across hundreds of data points.
Who are Jack in the Box Inc.'s main competitors?+
Named competitors include Hamburger Chain, Fast-Casual Restaurant Group, Mexican-American QSR. The full competitive landscape is in the AskCyborg report.
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