Mark King Appointed Independent Chair of the Board of Directors

SAN DIEGO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 02, 2026-- 

Jack in the Box Inc. ("Jack in the Box" or the "Company") $(JACK)$, today announced that the preliminary vote count from the Company's independent Inspector of Elections indicates that shareholders have voted to elect all 10 of the Company's nominees to the Jack in the Box Board of Directors (the "Board") at the Company's 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting"). In addition, the preliminary vote count indicates that shareholders approved each of the Company's proposals.

The Company also announced that the Board appointed Mark King as Independent Chair of the Board, effective February 27, 2026, succeeding David Goebel, who will not stand for re-election at next year's Annual Meeting.

"It is an honor to serve as Chair of the Board of Jack in the Box during this transformative time for the Company," said Mr. King. "On behalf of the full Board, we thank our shareholders for their thoughtful feedback and perspectives as we engaged with them leading up to the Annual Meeting. Looking ahead, our Board and leadership team are fully focused on improving our financial performance through the execution of our 'JACK on Track' plan. We will continue advancing our priorities to drive operating results, strengthen the balance sheet, position the Company for growth, and enhance long-term shareholder value."

The results announced today are considered preliminary until final results are tabulated and certified by the independent Inspector of Elections. Jack in the Box will report final results in a current report on Form 8-K that will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

About Jack in the Box Inc.

Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK), founded and headquartered in San Diego, California, is a restaurant company that operates and franchises Jack in the Box$(R)$, one of the nation's largest hamburger chains with approximately 2,125 restaurants across 22 states. For more information, including franchising opportunities, visit www.jackinthebox.com.

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March 02, 2026 16:30 ET (21:30 GMT)