Jack in the Box
American fast-food restaurant chain
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| July 2024 | Announced plans to open several stores in the Chicago area in 2025, after previously operating in the area from the late 1960s to the 1980s. |
| February 2024 | Returned to Mexico, opening a location in Chihuahua City. |
| 2023 | The 30th anniversary of the Jack in the Box E. coli outbreak was commemorated, marking three decades of improved food safety practices in the US. A Netflix documentary 'Poisoned: The Dirty Truth About Your Food' was also released based on Jeff Benedict's book. |
| 2023 | Replaced Munchie Meal items with a new Build Your Own Munchie Meal concept, including Ultimate Cheeseburger, Jack's Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Cluck Sandwich, and Double Jack. |
| 2023 | Reintroduced fish sandwich for a limited time during the Lenten season. |
| May 2023 | Showed interest in re-entering the Mexican market after a failed first attempt in the early 1990s. |
| February 27 2023 | Partnered with Mint Mobile and Ryan Reynolds to create a minty version of the Oreo Shake, called the 'Mint Mobile Shake', with a 15-second promotional video featuring Reynolds. |
| January 2023 | Started selling Red Bull Infusions drinks at its locations. |
| March 2022 | The acquisition of Del Taco was finalized. |
| December 6 2021 | Jack in the Box announced its acquisition of Del Taco for $12.51 per share, with approximately 600 locations in 16 U.S. states. |
| December 2019 | Leonard Comma announced his plans to step down as CEO. |
| 2018 | Darin Detwiler, who lost his son in the outbreak, received the Food Safety Magazine 'Distinguished Service Award' for 25 years of contribution to food safety and policy. |
| July 2018 | The National Jack in the Box Franchisee Association voted 'no confidence' in CEO Leonard 'Lenny' Comma at their annual meeting. |
| January 2018 | Launched the 'Food Truck Series' sandwiches, including Asian Fried Chicken, Pork Belly BLT, and Prime Rib Cheesesteak. |
| December 2017 | Apollo Global Management acquires the Qdoba Mexican Grill chain from Jack in the Box, ending the company's ownership of the restaurant brand. |
| November 2017 | Jack in the Box became a sponsor of the Dallas Fuel (Overwatch League team) and Team Envy (professional video game team). |
| October 2016 | Introduced 'Brunchfast' menu items, including Bacon and Egg Chicken Sandwich, Blood Orange Fruit Cooler, Brunch Burger, and other breakfast-themed offerings. |
| September 2013 | Jack's Munchie Meal was introduced, featuring four original meal combinations including Spicy Nacho Chicken Sandwich, Sriracha Curly Fry Burger, Stacked Grilled Cheeseburger, and Chick-n-Tater Melt. |
| April 2013 | Launched a food truck for the Northern Texas area. |
| 2012 | Jack in the Box introduced a bacon milkshake as part of its 'Marry Bacon' campaign. |
| September 2012 | Opened first Ohio location in West Chester. |
| June 2012 | Launched a second food truck in the southeast region of the United States. |
| January 2012 | Opened first of three locations in the Indianapolis area. |
| 2011 | Jeff Benedict published 'Poisoned: The True Story of the Deadly E. Coli Outbreak That Changed the Way Americans Eat', documenting the outbreak and its aftermath. |
| March 2011 | Launched the Munchie Mobile food truck in San Diego, serving Jack's burgers and fries. |
| September 2010 | 40 under-performing company-owned Jack in the Box restaurants, mostly in Texas and the Southeast, were set to close. |
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