Jack in the Box

The GreenWood Investor spotlighted Jack in the Box in its Q2 2026 letter, praising the board’s May decision to install Mark King as interim CEO and noting early signs of improvement in same-store sales. Jack in the Box shares have fallen about 18.7% over the past year and closed at $16.14 on September 4, 2026, with a market cap near $309.6 million. Hedge fund ownership edged lower to 16 funds at the end of Q2, and GreenWood says active operational leadership should help return comps above breakeven. » More on finance.yahoo.com

Jack in the Box appointed former Taco Bell executive Taylor Montgomery as president effective Sept. 14, with plans for him to become CEO within a year. He is tasked with reigniting the brand through product and marketing innovation, improving franchisee profitability, modernizing restaurants and digital capabilities, and refining the growth and site strategy. Montgomery must also rebuild confidence among franchisees and investors while accelerating planned store closures and restoring same-store sales momentum. » More on forbes.com

The board of directors of Jack in the Box has appointed Taylor Montgomery as president, effective September 14, 2026. Montgomery will lead brand strategy with a focus on sales growth and franchisee profitability and will work with interim CEO Mark King during the transition. The company expects Montgomery to become CEO within 12 months and then join the board; he most recently led brand initiatives and sales growth as Global Chief Brand Officer at Taco Bell. » More on de.investing.com