{"id":2427031,"date":"2025-04-24T15:04:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T19:04:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jack-in-the-box-to-close-200-locations\/"},"modified":"2025-04-24T15:07:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T19:07:13","slug":"jack-in-the-box-to-close-200-locations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jack-in-the-box-to-close-200-locations\/","title":{"rendered":"Jack in the Box to close 200 locations"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fjack-in-the-box-to-close-200-locations%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2427031&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Jack in the Box has announced plans to close approximately 200 underperforming locations to improve its financial stability. The San Diego-based fast-food chain has experienced consecutive losses over the past three quarters and aims to strengthen its balance sheet while maintaining investments in technology and restaurant renovations. CEO Lance Tucker stated that these actions are part of a broader strategy to achieve net unit growth and improve competitive economics. Alongside the closures, the company is contemplating the divestment of its del Taco brand. If the closure plan is executed, it will effect roughly 9% of Jack in the Box&#8217;s restaurants, primarily in California, which currently has the highest number of locations.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Jack in the Box to close 200 locations<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2105162\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/opinion\/3336418\/meghan-markle-begs-netflix-believe-shes-happy-as-tradwife-without-tiara\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Jack in the Box\">Jack in the Box<\/a> announced it will close as many as 200 &ldquo;underperforming&rdquo; restaurants in order to &ldquo;strengthen its balance sheet.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/california\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">San Diego<\/a>-based chain has reported consecutive losses over the last three quarters. In addition to these most recently announced closures, the company plans to close an additional 1.5% to 2.0% during this fiscal year and 1% annually after that.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/business\/3388595\/starbase-texas-boca-chica-village-elon-musk-spacex\/\">Texas village votes on creating new Starbase town for Elon Musk&#8217;s SpaceX<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/business\/3387261\/international-tourism-decline-us-trump-administration-immigration-crack-down\/\">International tourism to US takes a hit under Trump<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/business\/3385854\/dhl-us-shipments-pause-over-800-customs-policy-change\/\">DHL pauses shipments to US over $800&nbsp;after customs policy change<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;Our actions today focus on three main areas: addressing our balance sheet to accelerate cash flow and pay down debt, while <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">preserving growth-oriented capital investments related<\/a> to technology and restaurant re-image; closing underperforming restaurants to position ourselves for consistent net unit growth and competitive unit economics; and, an overall return to simplicity for the Jack in the Box business model and investor story,&rdquo; Jack in the Box CEO Lance Tucker said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/investors.jackinthebox.com\/news\/news-details\/2025\/Jack-in-the-Box-Inc--Unveils-JAC%5B%E2%80%A6%5Dto-Improve-Long-Term-Financial-Performance\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">statement<\/a> on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the company is considering divesting its Del Taco brand, which has 600 restaurants in 17 states.<\/p>\n<p>Should the company decide to close 200 locations, it would represent 9% of the restaurants it operates in 22 states. California has the most with 373 and is likely to face the brunt of the closures.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Washington Examiner<\/em> reached out to Jack in the Box for comment.<\/p>\n<p>Last year, California <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/economy\/3235691\/measure-raise-minimum-wage-fails-california\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">voters rejected Proposition 32<\/a>, the first time they denied a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-to-return-to-full-employment-next-year-if-congress-passes-1-9-trillion-relief-bill-yellen\/\" title=\"US to Return to Full Employment Next Year if Congress Passes .9 Trillion Relief Bill: Yellen\">wage raise<\/a> in a state election. The state already has a $16 minimum wage and a $20 minimum wage for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/amazon-wants-15-federal-minimum-wage-reports-small-businesses-would-be-hardest-hit\/\" title=\"Amazon Wants  Federal Minimum Wage; Reports: Small Businesses Would Be Hardest Hit\">fast food workers<\/a>. According to the research firm Employment Policies Institute, it was the effect of fast food workers&rsquo; wages that changed Californians&rsquo; minds.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/business\/3385854\/dhl-us-shipments-pause-over-800-customs-policy-change\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>DHL PAUSES SHIPMENTS TO US OVER $800 AFTER CUSTOMS POLICY CHANGE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>EPI <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.t5yHyzTvtjCM1h-2Bp8pi9FGH7Cl6YKokunzOekyp6pJ3fbjNuqJ1iyf6hubkIz9LNAfdWjxQ4547-2B8ts91-2B7CWPAOhzXMdUhdRnDK4j6kFofQHuxwCZcKSS9l4x4k46Bfnxt73ZBLhwHr5PUfMzHJchQSmqdjAr7mP6bNzuq2OPdKzOQNlroC0uiXnypjprIyNT48_Mny26vLleFegEKpSPsDTMwErKRgGFza9XdFYJ5Pq-2FeGpbjnN06iOpx8Cy7TB1rW77VrP-2F8nQ7ChiYn-2Fhl6vSDMvWbsgnG4N0Ugq39dw9M-2B4Fvo9CtWRCirwFNDutxs42NXaI0Qaiy4tn7DM5edBjs7Mbpj1rUl6EmLobpgGnYTYB8E64hkAAoKtQeVUQ35VDqP9m7lzRXsJF-2BZd2okDnevxun2sn5UEfvmfWVipFxulBEgrm-2FkghnPDdFqwScKyZkENTwxmCByH6PGGNceRmjSiMgEYtL-2BdHEFk6N7R07K1XtaYagXlL25Ess4mKcQggVvaGmmaI-2Btgz4JjfeACKFUgeXDfOGAXhg2mrPagJPt-2BX1Jf8sSV-2BduT4hfu-2BAMFcF-2BOq5sRkyTNM1qHorQ-2B2Mg-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">surveyed<\/a>&nbsp;restaurants following the fast food wage increase and reported that 98% had raised <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/minimum-wage-hike-led-to-higher-prices-at-mcdonalds-study-finds\/\" title=\"Minimum Wage Hike Led To Higher Prices At McDonald\u2019s, Study Finds\">menu prices<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/3099762\/californias-20-minimum-wage-leads-89-fast-food-restaurants-reduce-hours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">89% reduced employee hours<\/a>, and 70% reduced staff or consolidated positions. These same respondents projected future increases in menu prices and decreases in employee hours and positions.<\/p>\n<p>Companies including Safeway, Whole Foods, Macy&rsquo;s, Sephora, Nordstrom, and Adidas closed at least one store in California or&nbsp;moved&nbsp;out entirely.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2105162\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2105162\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jack in the Box to shut down 200 underperforming locations<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2631,"featured_media":2427032,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Jack-in-the-Box.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[4879,54013,38186],"class_list":["post-2427031","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-closures","tag-jack-in-the-box","tag-restaurant-news"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Jack-in-the-Box.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2427031","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2631"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2427031"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2427031\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2427039,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2427031\/revisions\/2427039"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2427032"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2427031"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2427031"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2427031"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}