Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by JACK IN THE BOX INC on July 7, 2026, covering events occurring on July 2, 2026. The filing addresses a change in executive leadership under Item 5.02.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide a clear value for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. This report focuses exclusively on personnel changes and does not contain financial performance data.
Material Changes
- Executive Departure: Carl Mount stepped down from his role as Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer effective July 2, 2026.
- Role Transition: Mr. Mount will transition into an advisory role through October 1, 2026, and will no longer serve as an executive officer.
- Severance: Mr. Mount is eligible for severance benefits under the Company's Severance Plan for Executive Officers, subject to the execution of a customary release of claims.
- Reason for Departure: The departure was mutually agreed upon with no disagreements regarding operations, policies, or practices.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no forward-looking guidance, financial outlook, or discussion of material risks and contingencies beyond the standard disclosure of the executive transition. No unusual items were reported.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Confirm the timeline for the appointment of a permanent replacement for the Chief Supply Chain Officer role.
- Review the specific terms of the Severance Plan for Executive Officers to understand potential financial implications of Mr. Mount's departure.
- Monitor future filings for any impact on supply chain operations during the advisory transition period ending October 1, 2026.