10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

☑ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended April 11, 2021

or

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

for the transition period from ________to________.

Commission File Number: 1-9390

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JACK IN THE BOX INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 _______________________________________________________________________________________

Delaware	95-2698708
(State of Incorporation)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

9357 Spectrum Center Blvd.

San Diego, California 92123

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (858) 571-2121

_______________________________________________________________________________________

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading Symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock	JACK	NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes  þ    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

Yes  þ    No   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	þ	Smaller reporting company	☐
Accelerated filer	☐	Emerging growth company	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes  ☐    No  þ

As of the close of business May 7, 2021, 22,228,146 shares of the registrant’s common stock were outstanding.

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INDEX

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	PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited):
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	2
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	5
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	6
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	15
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	28
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	28
	PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	29
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	29
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	29
Item 3.	Defaults of Senior Securities	29
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	29
Item 5.	Other Information	29
Item 6.	Exhibits	30
	Signature	31

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JACK IN THE BOX INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

	April 11, 2021		September 27, 2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash	$	90,637	$	199,662
Restricted cash	18,137		37,258
Accounts and other receivables, net	86,721		78,417
Inventories	2,158		1,808
Prepaid expenses	6,784		10,114
Current assets held for sale	3,883		4,598
Other current assets	3,703		3,724
Total current assets	212,023		335,581
Property and equipment:
Property and equipment, at cost	1,144,503		1,132,430
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(812,489)		(796,448)
Property and equipment, net	332,014		335,982
Other assets:
Operating lease right-of-use assets	914,010		904,548
Intangible assets, net	262		277
Goodwill	47,161		47,161
Deferred tax assets	71,167		72,322
Other assets, net	214,138		210,623
Total other assets	1,246,738		1,234,931
	$	1,790,775	$	1,906,494
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	850	$	818
Current operating lease liabilities	153,297		179,000
Accounts payable	24,695		31,105
Accrued liabilities	123,550		129,431
Total current liabilities	302,392		340,354
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	1,271,412		1,376,913
Long-term operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	792,183		776,094
Other long-term liabilities	205,345		206,494
Total long-term liabilities	2,268,940		2,359,501
Stockholders’ deficit:
Preferred stock $0.01 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, none issued	—		—
Common stock $0.01 par value, 175,000,000 shares authorized, 82,510,007 and 82,369,714 issued, respectively	825		824
Capital in excess of par value	496,798		489,515
Retained earnings	1,704,766		1,636,211
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(108,640)		(110,605)
Treasury stock, at cost, 60,287,482 and 59,646,773 shares, respectively	(2,874,306)		(2,809,306)
Total stockholders’ deficit	(780,557)		(793,361)
	$	1,790,775	$	1,906,494

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Revenues:
Company restaurant sales	$	85,962	$	74,380	$	200,240	$	179,744
Franchise rental revenues	77,901		69,885		181,650		165,969
Franchise royalties and other	47,231		37,764		106,879		90,230
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services	46,123		34,128		106,989		87,887
	257,217		216,157		595,758		523,830
Operating costs and expenses, net:
Food and packaging	23,938		22,237		56,315		53,585
Payroll and employee benefits	26,440		24,261		61,371		56,151
Occupancy and other	13,349		12,570		31,184		28,528
Franchise occupancy expenses	48,904		48,341		114,073		112,858
Franchise support and other costs	3,341		2,971		6,614		7,647
Franchise advertising and other services expenses	47,104		35,734		109,799		90,958
Selling, general and administrative expenses	18,861		24,203		39,360		52,451
Depreciation and amortization	10,696		12,282		25,267		29,010
Impairment and other charges (gains), net	1,228		716		776		(8,575)
Gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants	(1,532)		—		(2,815)		(1,575)
	192,329		183,315		441,944		421,038
Earnings from operations	64,888		32,842		153,814		102,792
Other pension and post-retirement expenses, net	203		512		474		39,490
Interest expense, net	15,227		15,409		35,962		35,351
Earnings before income taxes	49,458		16,921		117,378		27,951
Income taxes	13,524		5,458		30,585		8,591
Net earnings	$	35,934	$	11,463	$	86,793	$	19,360
Earnings per share:
Basic	$	1.58	$	0.50	$	3.80	$	0.83
Diluted	$	1.58	$	0.50	$	3.78	0.82
Dividends declared per common share	$	0.40	$	0.40	$	0.80	$	0.80

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Net earnings	$	35,934	$	11,463	$	86,793	$	19,360
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Actuarial losses arising during the period	—		(61,090)		—		(32,507)
Actuarial losses and prior service costs reclassified to earnings	1,138		1,362		2,655		41,672
	1,138		(59,728)		2,655		9,165
Tax effect	(296)		15,503		(690)		(2,379)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	842		(44,225)		1,965		6,786
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	36,776	$	(32,762)	$	88,758	$	26,146

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$	86,793	$	19,360
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	25,267		29,010
Amortization of franchise tenant improvement allowances and other	1,534		1,765
Deferred finance cost amortization	3,013		3,046
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation arrangements	(1,112)		(77)
Deferred income taxes	(882)		6,783
Share-based compensation expense	2,836		5,865
Pension and post-retirement expense	474		39,490
(Gains) losses on cash surrender value of company-owned life insurance	(9,352)		3,150
Gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants	(2,815)		(1,575)
Gains on the disposition of property and equipment, net	(1,931)		(10,170)
Non-cash operating lease costs	(11,870)		(13,118)
Impairment charges and other	1,340		133
Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions:
Accounts and other receivables	(4,490)		(22,858)
Inventories	(288)		28
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,461		(10,350)
Accounts payable	(14,614)		20,660
Accrued liabilities	6,499		1,400
Pension and post-retirement contributions	(3,577)		(3,582)
Franchise tenant improvement allowance disbursements	(567)		(5,811)
Other	(1,175)		(4,222)
Cash flows provided by operating activities	78,544		58,927
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(22,928)		(12,777)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	3,629		22,394
Proceeds from the sale and leaseback of assets	—		17,373
Proceeds from the sale of company-operated restaurants	965		1,575
Other	2,616		1,036
Cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities	(15,718)		29,601
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	—		111,376
Repayments of borrowings on revolving credit facilities	(107,875)		(3,500)
Principal repayments on debt	(415)		(3,640)
Debt issuance costs	—		(216)
Dividends paid on common stock	(18,130)		(18,466)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	4,340		3,559
Repurchases of common stock	(65,000)		(155,576)
Payroll tax payments for equity award issuances	(3,892)		(4,442)
Cash flows used in financing activities	(190,972)		(70,905)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and restricted cash	(128,146)		17,623
Cash and restricted cash at beginning of period	236,920		151,561
Cash and restricted cash at end of period	$	108,774	$	169,184

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

1.BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Nature of operations — Founded in 1951, Jack in the Box Inc. (the “Company”) operates and franchises Jack in the Box® quick-service restaurants. The following table summarizes the number of restaurants as of the end of each period:

	April 11, 2021	April 12, 2020
Company-operated	148	144
Franchise	2,080	2,102
Total system	2,228	2,246

References to the Company throughout these notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are made using the first person notations of “we,” “us” and “our.”

Basis of presentation — The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2020 (“2020 Form 10-K”). The accounting policies used in preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements are the same as those described in our 2020 Form 10-K with the exception of the accounting standards adopted in fiscal 2021, which are described below.

In our opinion, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of financial condition and results of operations for these interim periods have been included. Operating results for one interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results for any other interim period or for the full year.

Segment reporting — The Company is comprised of one operating segment.

Fiscal year — Our fiscal year is 52 or 53 weeks ending the Sunday closest to September 30. Fiscal years 2021 and 2020 include 53 and 52 weeks, respectively. Our first quarter includes 16 weeks and all other quarters include 12 weeks, with the exception of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, which includes 13 weeks. All comparisons between 2021 and 2020 refer to the 12-weeks (“quarter”) and 28-weeks (“year-to-date”) ended April 11, 2021 and April 12, 2020, respectively, unless otherwise indicated.

Use of estimates — In preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, management is required to make certain assumptions and estimates that affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and the disclosure of contingencies. In making these assumptions and estimates, management may from time to time seek advice and consider information provided by actuaries and other experts in a particular area. Actual amounts could differ materially from these estimates.

Risks and uncertainties — The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to have varying degrees of disruption on our business. Throughout the pandemic substantially all of our restaurants have remained open, with the majority of our dining rooms closed and locations operating in an off-premise model, leveraging our drive-thru, carryout and delivery capabilities. We continue to prioritize the health and safety of team members and guests through adhering to all safety procedures that were implemented last year.

While we do not know the future impact COVID-19 will have on our business, or when our business will fully return to normal operations, we expect to see a continued impact from COVID-19 on our results in 2021.

Advertising costs — We administer a marketing fund which includes contractual contributions. In 2021 and 2020, marketing fund contributions from franchise and company-operated restaurants were approximately 5.0% of gross revenues, with the exception of our March and April 2020 marketing fees. In response to the economic burden associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company reduced March 2020 marketing fees to 4.0% and postponed the collection of these fees over the course of 24 months. April 2020 marketing fees ranged from 2% to 4% based on annualized sales volumes and these fees were collected over three months beginning October 2020. As of April 11, 2021, postponed marketing fees which remain uncollected were $5.5 million, of which $4.4 million is included within “Accounts and other receivable, net” and $1.1 million is included within “Other assets, net” in our condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Total contributions made by the Company are included in “Selling, general, and administrative expenses” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings and for the quarter and year-to-date totaled $4.3 million and $10.1 million, respectively, in 2021 and $3.5 million and $8.9 million, respectively, in 2020.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Restricted cash — In accordance with the terms of our securitized financing facility, certain cash balances are required to be held in trust. Such restricted cash primarily represents cash collections and cash reserves held by the trustee to be used for payments of quarterly interest and commitment fees required for the Class A-1 and Class A-2 Notes. Starting in the second quarter of 2020, with uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 events, we voluntarily elected to fund cash held in trust for one additional quarterly interest and commitment fee payment. This voluntary election was discontinued in the second quarter of 2021. As of April 11, 2021 and September 27, 2020, restricted cash balances were $18.1 million and $37.3 million, respectively.

Effect of new accounting pronouncements — In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance which aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs in cloud computing arrangements with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. The Company adopted the standard in the first quarter of 2021. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued guidance replacing the incurred loss impairment methodology with a new methodology that reflects current expected losses on financial assets, including trade accounts receivables. The new methodology requires entities to estimate and recognize credit losses each reporting period. The Company adopted the new guidance in the first quarter of 2021 using the modified retrospective method. The adoption did not have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements.

The Company closely monitors the financial condition of our franchisees and estimates the allowance for credit losses based on the lifetime expected loss on receivables. These estimates are based on historical collection experience with our franchisees as well as other factors, including current market conditions and events. Credit quality is monitored through the timing of payments compared to predefined aging criteria and known facts regarding the financial condition of the franchisee or customer. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after recovery efforts have ceased. The Company’s allowance for receivables have not historically been material.

The following table summarizes the activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts (in thousands):

Balance as of September 27, 2020	$	(5,541)
Provision for expected credit losses	(476)
Write-offs charged against the allowance	19
Balance as of April 11, 2021	$	(5,998)

We reviewed all other recently issued accounting pronouncements and concluded that they were either not applicable or not expected to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.

2.REVENUE

Nature of products and services — We derive revenue from retail sales at Jack in the Box company-operated restaurants and rental revenue, royalties, advertising, and franchise and other fees from franchise-operated restaurants.

Our franchise arrangements generally provide for an initial franchise fee of $50,000 per restaurant and generally require that franchisees pay royalty and marketing fees at 5% of gross sales. These arrangements also require franchisees to pay sourcing, technology, and other miscellaneous fees.

Disaggregation of revenue — The following table disaggregates revenue by primary source (in thousands):

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Sources of revenue:
Company restaurant sales	$	85,962	$	74,380	$	200,240	$	179,744
Franchise rental revenues	77,901		69,885		181,650		165,969
Franchise royalties	43,620		36,049		100,963		86,292
Marketing fees	42,317		30,550		98,093		79,385
Technology and sourcing fees	3,806		3,578		8,896		8,502
Franchise fees and other services	3,611		1,715		5,916		3,938
Total revenue	$	257,217	$	216,157	$	595,758	$	523,830

Contract liabilities — Our contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue resulting from initial fees received from franchisees for new restaurant openings or new franchise terms, which are recognized over the franchise term. We classify these contract liabilities as “Accrued liabilities” and “Other long-term liabilities” in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

A summary of significant changes in our contract liabilities is presented below (in thousands):

	Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Deferred franchise fees at beginning of period	$	43,541	$	46,272
Revenue recognized	(3,075)		(3,061)
Additions	1,118		1,488
Deferred franchise fees at end of period	$	41,584	$	44,699

The following table reflects the estimated franchise fees to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied as of April 11, 2021 (in thousands):

Remainder of 2021	$	2,397
2022	4,812
2023	4,661
2024	4,471
2025	4,241
Thereafter	21,002
	$	41,584

We have applied the optional exemption, as provided for under Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which allows us to not disclose the transaction price allocated to unsatisfied performance obligations when the transaction price is a sales-based royalty.

3.SUMMARY OF REFRANCHISINGS AND FRANCHISE ACQUISITIONS

Refranchisings — In 2021 and 2020, no company-operated restaurants were sold to franchisees. Amounts included in “Gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants” in both periods related to resolutions of certain contingencies from the sale of restaurants in prior years.

Franchise acquisitions — In fiscal 2021, we acquired four franchise restaurants in connection with exercising our right of first refusal. We account for the acquisition of franchised restaurants using the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. The purchase price allocations were based on fair value estimates determined using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). The acquisition was not material to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

4.LEASES

As lessor, our leases and subleases primarily consist of restaurants that have been leased to franchisees subsequent to refranchising transactions. Revenues from leasing arrangements with our franchisees are presented in “Franchise rental revenues” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings, and the related expenses are presented in “Franchise occupancy expenses.”

The following table presents rental income (in thousands):

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Operating lease income - franchise	$	54,142	$	54,695	$	126,384	$	127,359
Variable lease income - franchise	23,759		15,190		55,266		38,610
Franchise rental revenues	$	77,901	$	69,885	$	181,650	$	165,969
Operating lease income - closed restaurants and other (1)	$	1,360	$	1,470	$	3,225	$	3,527

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(1)Primarily relates to closed restaurant properties included in “Impairment and other charges (gains), net” in our condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

5.FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Financial assets and liabilities — The following table presents our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (2) (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (2) (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (2) (Level 3)
Fair value measurements as of April 11, 2021:
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan (1)	$	18,066	$	18,066	$	—	$	—
Total liabilities at fair value	$	18,066	$	18,066	$	—	$	—
Fair value measurements as of September 27, 2020:
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan (1)	$	25,071	$	25,071	$	—	$	—
Total liabilities at fair value	$	25,071	$	25,071	$	—	$	—

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(1)We maintain an unfunded defined contribution plan for key executives and other members of management. The fair value of this obligation is based on the closing market prices of the participants’ elected investments. The obligation is included in “Accrued liabilities” and “Other long-term liabilities” on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

(2)We did not have any transfers in or out of Level 1, 2 or 3.

The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of our Class A-2 Notes as of April 11, 2021 and September 27, 2020 (in thousands):

	April 11, 2021				September 27, 2020
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Class A-2 Notes	$	1,290,251	$	1,355,044	$	1,290,251	$	1,354,241

The fair value of the Class A-2 Notes was estimated using Level 2 inputs based on quoted market prices in markets that are not considered active markets.

Non-financial assets and liabilities — Our non-financial instruments, which primarily consist of property and equipment, operating lease right-of-use assets, goodwill and intangible assets, are reported at carrying value and are not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. However, on an annual basis, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying value may not be recoverable, non-financial instruments are assessed for impairment. If applicable, the carrying values are written down to fair value.

In connection with our impairment reviews performed during 2021, no material fair value adjustments were required.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

6.IMPAIRMENT AND OTHER CHARGES (GAINS), NET

Impairment and other charges (gains), net in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings is comprised of the following (in thousands):

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Costs of closed restaurants and other (1)	$	441	$	331	$	1,464	$	432
Restructuring costs	(2)		118		4		1,163
Losses (gains) on disposition of property and equipment, net (2)	229		267		(1,931)		(10,170)
Accelerated depreciation	560		—		1,239		—
	$	1,228	$	716	$	776	$	(8,575)

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(1)Costs of closed restaurants primarily include impairment charges as a result of our decision to close restaurants, ongoing costs associated with closed restaurants, and canceled project costs.

(2)Year-to-date 2021, includes gains on the sale of two real estate properties. Year-to-date 2020, includes a $10.8 million gain related to the sale of one of our corporate office buildings.

7.INCOME TAXES

The income tax provisions reflect tax rates of 27.3% in the second quarter and 26.1% year-to-date, compared with 32.3% and 30.7%, respectively, in fiscal year 2020. The major components of the year-over-year decrease in tax rates were a decrease in the impact of non-deductible compensation for certain officers, an increase in non-taxable gains from the market performance of insurance products used to fund certain non-qualified retirement plans, and a decrease in non-deductible costs resulting from a California Private Attorney General Act lawsuit settled in the prior year, partially offset by an adjustment related to state taxes recorded in the second quarter of fiscal year 2021.

8.RETIREMENT PLANS

Defined benefit pension plans — We sponsor two defined benefit pension plans, a frozen “Qualified Plan” covering substantially all full-time employees hired prior to January 1, 2011, and an unfunded supplemental executive retirement plan (“SERP”) which provides certain employees additional pension benefits and was closed to new participants effective January 1, 2007. Benefits under both plans are based on the employee’s years of service and compensation over defined periods of employment.

In the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company amended its Qualified Plan to add a limited lump sum payment window whereby certain terminated participants with a vested pension benefit could elect to receive either an immediate lump sum or a monthly annuity payment of their accrued benefit. The offering period began September 16, 2019 and ended October 31, 2019. The participants that elected a lump sum benefit under the program were paid in December 2019, which triggered settlement accounting. As a result of the offering, the Company’s Qualified Plan paid $122.3 million from its plan assets to those who accepted the offer, thereby reducing the plan’s pension benefit obligation. The transaction had no cash impact to the Company but did result in a non-cash settlement charge of $38.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2020. Routine lump sum payments made in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 resulted in a non-settlement charge of $0.3 million.

Post-retirement healthcare plans — We also sponsor two healthcare plans, closed to new participants, that provide post-retirement medical benefits to certain employees who have met minimum age and service requirements. The plans are contributory, with retiree contributions adjusted annually, and they contain other cost-sharing features such as deductibles and coinsurance.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Net periodic benefit cost — The components of net periodic benefit cost in each period were as follows (in thousands): 

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Defined benefit pension plans:
Interest cost	$	3,398	$	3,669	$	7,930	$	8,745
Expected return on plan assets	(4,463)		(4,706)		(10,414)		(11,362)
Pension settlements (1)	—		321		—		38,927
Actuarial losses (1)	1,213		1,019		2,829		2,691
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs (1)	4		19		10		45
Net periodic benefit cost	$	152	$	322	$	355	$	39,046
Post-retirement healthcare plans:
Interest cost	$	130	$	187	$	303	$	435
Actuarial (gains) losses (1)	(79)		3		(184)		9
Net periodic benefit cost	$	51	$	190	$	119	$	444

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(1)Amounts were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net earnings as a component of “Other pension and post-retirement expenses, net.”

Future cash flows — Our policy is to fund our plans at or above the minimum required by law. As of January 1, 2020, the date of our last actuarial funding valuation, there was no minimum contribution funding requirement for the Qualified Plan. Details regarding 2021 contributions are as follows (in thousands):

	SERP		Post-Retirement Healthcare Plans
Net year-to-date contributions	$	3,060	$	517
Remaining estimated net contributions during fiscal 2021	$	2,163	$	743

We continue to evaluate contributions to our Qualified Plan based on changes in pension assets as a result of asset performance in the current market and the economic environment. We do not anticipate making any contributions to our Qualified Plan in fiscal 2021.

9.STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

Summary of changes in stockholders’ deficit — A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of stockholders’ deficit is presented below (in thousands):

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Balance at beginning of period	$	(749,123)	$	(841,153)	$	(793,361)	$	(737,584)
Shares issued under stock plans, including tax benefit	4,226		3,375		4,340		3,559
Share-based compensation expense	1,605		2,681		2,836		5,865
Dividends declared	(9,041)		(9,067)		(18,130)		(18,492)
Purchases of treasury stock	(65,000)		—		(65,000)		(153,550)
Net earnings	35,934		11,463		86,793		19,360
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	842		(44,225)		1,965		6,786
Cumulative-effect from a change in accounting principle	—		—		—		(2,870)
Balance at end of period	$	(780,557)	$	(876,926)	$	(780,557)	$	(876,926)

Repurchases of common stock — The Company repurchased 0.6 million shares of its common stock in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 at an average price of $101.45 per share for an aggregate cost of $65.0 million. There were no repurchases of common stock in the first quarter of fiscal 2021. As of April 11, 2021, this leaves $135.0 million remaining under share repurchase programs authorized by the Board of Directors, consisting of $35.0 million that expires in November 2021 and $100.0 million that expires in November 2022.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Dividends — During 2021, the Board of Directors declared two cash dividends of $0.40 per common share totaling $18.2 million. Future dividends are subject to approval by our Board of Directors.

10.AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING

The following table reconciles basic weighted-average shares outstanding to diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands):

	Quarter		Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021	April 12, 2020	April 11, 2021	April 12, 2020
Weighted-average shares outstanding – basic	22,723	22,803	22,863	23,339
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Nonvested stock awards and units	50	85	72	144
Stock options	9	—	8	—
Performance share awards	2	7	2	7
Weighted-average shares outstanding – diluted	22,784	22,895	22,945	23,490
Excluded from diluted weighted-average shares outstanding:
Antidilutive	32	362	39	307
Performance conditions not satisfied at the end of the period	36	77	36	77

11.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal matters — We assess contingencies, including litigation contingencies, to determine the degree of probability and range of possible loss for potential accrual in our financial statements. An estimated loss contingency is accrued in the financial statements if it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Because litigation is inherently unpredictable, assessing contingencies is highly subjective and requires judgments about future events. When evaluating litigation contingencies, we may be unable to provide a meaningful estimate due to a number of factors, including the procedural status of the matter in question, the availability of appellate remedies, insurance coverage related to the claim or claims in question, the presence of complex or novel legal theories, and the ongoing discovery and development of information important to the matter. In addition, damage amounts claimed in litigation against us may be unsupported, exaggerated, or unrelated to possible outcomes, and as such are not meaningful indicators of our potential liability or financial exposure. We regularly review contingencies to determine the adequacy of the accruals and related disclosures. The ultimate amount of loss may differ from these estimates. As of April 11, 2021 and September 27, 2020, the Company had recorded aggregate liabilities of $3.9 million and $3.8 million, respectively, within “Accrued liabilities” on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, for all matters including those described below, that were probable and reasonably estimable. While we believe that additional losses beyond these accruals are reasonably possible, we cannot estimate a possible loss contingency or range of reasonably possible loss contingencies beyond these accruals.

Gessele v. Jack in the Box Inc. — In August 2010, five former employees instituted litigation in federal court in Oregon alleging claims under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and Oregon wage and hour laws. The plaintiffs alleged that the Company failed to pay non-exempt employees for certain meal breaks and improperly made payroll deductions for shoe purchases and for workers’ compensation expenses, and later added additional claims relating to timing of final pay and related wage and hour claims involving employees of a franchisee. In 2016, the court dismissed the federal claims and those relating to franchise employees. In June 2017, the court granted class certification with respect to state law claims of improper deductions and late payment of final wages. In November 2019, the court issued a ruling on various dispositive motions, disallowing a portion of plaintiffs’ claimed damages. The parties participated in a voluntary mediation on March 16, 2020, but the matter did not settle. The plaintiffs recently filed a motion for reconsideration of the court’s prior denial of class certification regarding meal and rest break claims which was denied by the court. The plaintiffs requested permission to seek appellate review of that decision, but that request was rejected by the Ninth Circuit. The trial of this matter was recently reassigned to a new judge and is scheduled for December 2021. The Company continues to dispute liability and the plaintiffs’ damage calculations and will continue to vigorously defend against the lawsuit.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Other legal matters — In addition to the matter described above, we are subject to normal and routine litigation brought by former or current employees, customers, franchisees, vendors, landlords, shareholders or others. We intend to defend ourselves in any such matters. Some of these matters may be covered, at least in part, by insurance or other third party indemnity obligation. We record receivables from third party insurers when recovery has been determined to be probable. We believe that the ultimate determination of liability in connection with legal claims pending against us, if any, in excess of amounts already provided for such matters in the consolidated financial statements, will not have a material adverse effect on our business, our annual results of operations, liquidity or financial position; however, it is possible that our business, results of operations, liquidity, or financial condition could be materially affected in a particular future reporting period by the unfavorable resolution of one or more matters or contingencies during such period.

Lease guarantees — We remain contingently liable for certain leases relating to our former Qdoba business which we sold in fiscal 2018. Under the Qdoba Purchase Agreement, the buyer has indemnified the Company of all claims related to these guarantees. As of April 11, 2021, the maximum potential liability of future undiscounted payments under these leases is approximately $26.4 million. The lease terms extend for a maximum of approximately 15 more years and we would remain a guarantor of the leases in the event the leases are extended for any established renewal periods. In the event of default, we believe the exposure is limited due to contractual protections and recourse available in the lease agreements, as well as the Qdoba Purchase Agreement, including a requirement of the landlord to mitigate damages by re-letting the properties in default, and indemnity from the Buyer. The Company has not recorded a liability for these guarantees as we believe the likelihood of making any future payments is remote.

12.SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW INFORMATION (in thousands)

	Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Non-cash investing and financing transactions:
Decrease in obligations for treasury stock repurchases	$	—	$	(2,025)
Increase (decrease) in obligations for purchases of property and equipment	$	338	$	(1,247)
Increase in dividends accrued or converted to common stock equivalents	$	108	$	65
Consideration for franchise acquisitions	$	—	$	859
Right-of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations	$	92,723	$	105,748
Right-of use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations	$	65	$	132

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

13.SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION (in thousands)

	April 11, 2021		September 27, 2020
Accounts and other receivables, net:
Trade	$	87,284	$	77,082
Notes receivable	1,714		1,193
Income tax receivable	1,119		1,591
Other	2,602		4,092
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(5,998)		(5,541)
	$	86,721	$	78,417
Other assets, net:
Company-owned life insurance policies	$	120,164	$	113,767
Deferred rent receivable	47,419		48,604
Franchise tenant improvement allowance	28,888		29,437
Other	17,667		18,815
	$	214,138	$	210,623
Accrued liabilities:
Payroll and related taxes	$	26,427	$	34,475
Insurance	23,383		25,310
Advertising	16,144		9,861
Sales and property taxes	8,760		22,038
Deferred franchise fees	4,999		4,934
Other	43,837		32,813
	$	123,550	$	129,431
Other long-term liabilities:
Defined benefit pension plans	$	115,268	$	120,811
Deferred franchise fees	36,585		38,607
Other	53,492		47,076
	$	205,345	$	206,494

14.SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On May 7, 2021, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.44 per common share, to be paid on June 11, 2021, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 26, 2021.

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ITEM 2.    MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

GENERAL

All comparisons between 2021 and 2020 refer to the 12-weeks (“quarter”) and 28-weeks (“year-to-date”) ended April 11, 2021 and April 12, 2020, respectively, unless otherwise indicated.

For an understanding of the significant factors that influenced our performance during 2021 and 2020, our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included in this Quarterly Report and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2020.

Our MD&A consists of the following sections:

•Overview — a general description of our business and 2021 highlights.

•Results of operations — an analysis of our condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the periods presented in our condensed consolidated financial statements.

•Liquidity and capital resources — an analysis of our cash flows, including capital expenditures, share repurchase activity, dividends, and known known trends that may impact liquidity.

•Discussion of critical accounting estimates — a discussion of accounting policies that require critical judgments and estimates.

•New accounting pronouncements — a discussion of new accounting pronouncements, dates of implementation and the impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations, if any.

•Cautionary statements regarding forward-looking statements — a discussion of the risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements made by management.

We have included in our MD&A certain performance metrics that management uses to assess company performance and which we believe will be useful in analyzing and understanding our results of operations. These metrics include:

•Changes in sales at restaurants open more than one year (“same-store sales”), system restaurant sales, franchised restaurant sales, and average unit volumes (“AUVs”). Same-store sales, restaurant sales, and AUVs are presented for franchised restaurants and on a system-wide basis, which includes company and franchise restaurants. Franchise sales represent sales at franchise restaurants and are revenues of our franchisees. We do not record franchise sales as revenues; however, our royalty revenues, marketing fees and percentage rent revenues are calculated based on a percentage of franchise sales. We believe franchise and system same-store sales, franchised and system restaurant sales, and AUV information are useful to investors as they have a direct effect on the Company’s profitability.

•Adjusted EBITDA represents net earnings on a generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) basis excluding income taxes, interest expense, net, gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants, impairment and other charges (gains), net, depreciation and amortization, amortization of tenant improvement allowances and other, and pension settlement charges. We are presenting Adjusted EBITDA because we believe that it provides a meaningful supplement to net earnings of the Company's core business operating results, as well as a comparison to those of other similar companies. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA, when viewed with the Company's results of operations in accordance with GAAP and the accompanying reconciliations within MD&A, provides useful information about operating performance and period-over-period change, and provides additional information that is useful for evaluating the operating performance of the Company's core business without regard to potential distortions. Additionally, management believes that Adjusted EBITDA permits investors to gain an understanding of the factors and trends affecting our ongoing cash earnings, from which capital investments are made and debt is serviced.

Same-store sales, system restaurant sales, franchised restaurant sales, AUVs, and Adjusted EBITDA are not measurements determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered in isolation, or as an alternative to earnings from operations, or other similarly titled measures of other companies.

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IMPACT OF COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to have varying degrees of disruption on our business. Throughout the pandemic substantially all of our restaurants have remained open, with the majority of our dining rooms closed and locations operating in an off-premise capacity, leveraging our drive-thru, carryout and delivery capability. We have continued to follow the guidance of expert health authorities to ensure precautionary steps are taken to protect the health and safety of our employees and guests.

In fiscal 2020 during the last five weeks of the second quarter, upon the rise in “shelter-in-place” mandates and “social distancing” requirements across the country, system same-store sales decreased by 17.0%; however, starting in the third quarter and carrying into fiscal 2021, we have seen a significant acceleration of system same-store sales. The acceleration of sales during the last four quarters has been largely driven by average check growth which has more than offset a decline in traffic. It remains uncertain whether restaurant traffic will return to levels achieved prior to the outbreak of COVID-19.

While we do not know the future impact COVID-19 will have on our business, or when our business will fully return to normal operations, we expect to see a continued impact from COVID-19 on our results in 2021.

OTHER RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

On February 16, 2021, a Midwest franchisee that operated 68 restaurants filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Of these restaurants, we sublease 50 of the locations to the franchisee and own the land and building for the remaining 18 locations. Through the bankruptcy proceedings, the franchisee may reject the franchise agreements and leases for a number of these locations, resulting in potential impairment costs related to future lease obligations. As of the date of this report, franchise and lease agreements related to 3 of the locations have been rejected. The franchisee’s restaurants continue to operate, and the franchisee has remained current with their obligations to us, except for certain obligations that were not yet due as of the bankruptcy filing date which were not material to our consolidated financial statements. However, the Company could see negative impacts to our results as we work through this franchisee’s bankruptcy.

OVERVIEW

As of April 11, 2021, we operated and franchised 2,228 Jack in the Box quick-service restaurants, primarily in the western and southern United States, including one in Guam.

The following summarizes the most significant events occurring in 2021, and certain trends compared to a year ago:

•System same-store sales — System same-store sales increased by 20.6% in the quarter and 15.9% year-to-date. Company restaurant same-store sales increased 14.5% in the quarter, reflecting average check growth of 19.9% and a 5.4% decrease in transactions. Franchise same-store sales increased 21.3% in the quarter.

•Company restaurant operations — Company restaurant costs, including food and packaging, payroll and employee benefits, and occupancy and other operating costs, as a percentage of sales decreased in the quarter to 74.1% from 79.4% in the prior year quarter, primarily due to sales leverage as well as a decrease in food and packaging costs as a percentage of company restaurant sales.

•Franchise operations — Franchise same-store sales increased by 21.3% in the quarter, driving higher royalty and rent revenues of $7.6 million and $8.0 million, respectively.

•Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses — SG&A decreased by $5.3 million in the quarter, primarily due to favorable mark-to-market adjustments on investments supporting the Company’s non-qualified retirement plans, lower costs related to litigation matters, and lower insurance costs versus the prior year quarter.

•Adjusted EBITDA — Adjusted EBITDA increased in 2021 to $178.1 million from $122.9 million in the prior year.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table presents certain income and expense items included in our condensed consolidated statements of earnings as a percentage of total revenues, unless otherwise indicated. Percentages may not add due to rounding.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS DATA

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Revenues:
Company restaurant sales	33.4	%	34.4	%	33.6	%	34.3	%
Franchise rental revenues	30.3	%	32.3	%	30.5	%	31.7	%
Franchise royalties and other	18.4	%	17.5	%	17.9	%	17.2	%
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services	17.9	%	15.8	%	18.0	%	16.8	%
	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%
Operating costs and expenses, net:
Food and packaging (1)	27.8	%	29.9	%	28.1	%	29.8	%
Payroll and employee benefits (1)	30.8	%	32.6	%	30.6	%	31.2	%
Occupancy and other (1)	15.5	%	16.9	%	15.6	%	15.9	%
Franchise occupancy expenses (2)	62.8	%	69.2	%	62.8	%	68.0	%
Franchise support and other costs (3)	7.1	%	7.9	%	6.2	%	8.5	%
Franchise advertising and other services expenses (4)	102.1	%	104.7	%	102.6	%	103.5	%
Selling, general and administrative expenses	7.3	%	11.2	%	6.6	%	10.0	%
Depreciation and amortization	4.2	%	5.7	%	4.2	%	5.5	%
Impairment and other charges (gains), net	0.5	%	0.3	%	0.1	%	(1.6)	%
Gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants	(0.6)	%	—	%	(0.5)	%	(0.3)	%
Earnings from operations	25.2	%	15.2	%	25.8	%	19.6	%
Income tax rate (5)	27.3	%	32.3	%	26.1	%	30.7	%

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(1)As a percentage of company restaurant sales.

(2)As a percentage of franchise rental revenues.

(3)As a percentage of franchise royalties and other.

(4)As a percentage of franchise contributions for advertising and other services.

(5)As a percentage of earnings before income taxes.

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The following table summarizes changes in same-store sales for company-owned, franchised, and system-wide restaurants:

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Company	14.5	%	(4.1)	%	10.4	%	(0.1)	%
Franchise	21.3	%	(4.2)	%	16.5	%	(0.9)	%
System	20.6	%	(4.2)	%	15.9	%	(0.8)	%

The following table summarizes changes in the number and mix of company and franchise restaurants:

	2021						2020
	Company		Franchise		Total		Company		Franchise		Total
Beginning of year	144		2,097		2,241		137		2,106		2,243
New	—		6		6		—		16		16
Acquired from franchisees	4		(4)		—		8		(8)		—
Closed	—		(19)		(19)		(1)		(12)		(13)
End of period	148		2,080		2,228		144		2,102		2,246
% of system	7	%	93	%	100	%	6	%	94	%	100	%

The following table summarizes restaurant sales for company-owned, franchised, and total system sales (in thousands):

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Company-owned restaurant sales	$	85,962	$	74,380	$	200,240	$	179,744
Franchised restaurant sales (1)	847,363		695,926		1,963,189		1,675,271
System sales (1)	$	933,325	$	770,306	$	2,163,429	$	1,855,015

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(1)Franchised restaurant sales represent sales at franchised restaurants and are revenues of our franchisees. System sales include company and franchised restaurant sales. We do not record franchised sales as revenues; however, our royalty revenues, marketing fees and percentage rent revenues are calculated based on a percentage of franchised sales. We believe franchised and system restaurant sales information is useful to investors as they have a direct effect on the Company's profitability.

Below is a reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP measure, net earnings (in thousands):

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Net earnings - GAAP	$	35,934	$	11,463	$	86,793	$	19,360
Income tax expense	13,524		5,458		30,585		8,591
Interest expense, net	15,227		15,409		35,962		35,351
Pension settlement charges	—		321		—		38,927
Gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants	(1,532)		—		(2,815)		(1,575)
Impairment and other charges (gains), net	1,228		716		776		(8,575)
Depreciation and amortization	10,696		12,282		25,267		29,010
Amortization of franchise tenant improvement allowances and other	673		614		1,534		1,765
Adjusted EBITDA - Non-GAAP	$	75,750	$	46,263	$	178,102	$	122,854

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Company Restaurant Operations

The following table presents company restaurant sales and costs as a percentage of the related sales. Percentages may not add due to rounding (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter								Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021				April 12, 2020				April 11, 2021				April 12, 2020
Company restaurant sales	$	85,962			$	74,380			$	200,240			$	179,744
Company restaurant costs:
Food and packaging	$	23,938	27.8	%	$	22,237	29.9	%	$	56,315	28.1	%	$	53,585	29.8	%
Payroll and employee benefits	$	26,440	30.8	%	$	24,261	32.6	%	$	61,371	30.6	%	$	56,151	31.2	%
Occupancy and other	$	13,349	15.5	%	$	12,570	16.9	%	$	31,184	15.6	%	$	28,528	15.9	%

Company restaurant sales increased $11.6 million, or 15.6% in the quarter and $20.5 million, or 11.4% year-to-date versus a year ago primarily due to average check growth, menu price increases, and an increase in the number of company-operated restaurants; partially offset by a decrease in traffic. The following table presents the approximate impact of these items on company restaurant sales in 2021 (in millions):

	Quarter		Year-to-date
AUV increase	$	10.4	$	17.1
Increase in the average number of restaurants	1.2		3.4
Total change in company restaurant sales	$	11.6	$	20.5

Same-store sales at company-operated restaurants increased 14.5% in the quarter and 10.4% year-to-date compared to a year ago. The following table summarizes the change in company-operated same store-sales versus a year ago:

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Average check (1)	19.9	%	6.4	%	20.8	%	4.2	%
Transactions	(5.4)	%	(10.5)	%	(10.4)	%	(4.3)	%
Change in same-store sales	14.5	%	(4.1)	%	10.4	%	(0.1)	%

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(1)Amounts in 2021 include price increases of approximately 3.1% in the quarter and 3.3% year-to-date. Amounts in 2020 include price increase of approximately 2.4% in the quarter and 2.6% year-to-date.

Food and packaging costs as a percentage of company restaurant sales decreased to 27.8% in the quarter and 28.1% year-to-date in 2021 compared to 29.9% in the quarter and 29.8% year-to-date in 2020, driven by favorable changes in product mix and menu price increases, partially offset by higher costs for ingredients. Commodity costs increased in the quarter and year-to-date by approximately 1.7% and 1.6%, respectively, primarily due to increases in pork and oil, partially offset by a decrease in beef. For fiscal 2021, we currently expect commodity costs to increase by approximately 3% compared with fiscal 2020.

Payroll and employee benefit costs as a percentage of company restaurant sales decreased to 30.8% in the quarter and 30.6% year-to-date in 2021 compared to 32.6% in the quarter and 31.2% year-to-date in 2020, driven by sales leverage, which more than offset higher average wages resulting from wage inflation and a highly competitive labor market, and higher incentive compensation costs.

Occupancy and other costs, as a percentage of company restaurant sales, decreased to 15.5% in the quarter and 15.6% year-to-date in 2021 compared to 16.9% in the quarter and 15.9% year-to-date in 2020 primarily due to leverage from higher same-store sales and lower costs for maintenance and repairs, partially offset by higher costs for delivery fees as we continue to grow our delivery sales mix.

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Franchise Operations

The following table presents franchise revenues and costs in each period and other information we believe is useful in analyzing the change in franchise operating results (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Franchise rental revenues	$	77,901	$	69,885	$	181,650	$	165,969
Royalties	43,620		36,049		100,963		86,292
Franchise fees and other	3,611		1,715		5,916		3,938
Franchise royalties and other	47,231		37,764		106,879		90,230
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services	46,123		34,128		106,989		87,887
Total franchise revenues	$	171,255	$	141,777	$	395,518	$	344,086
Franchise occupancy expenses	$	48,904	$	48,341	$	114,073	$	112,858
Franchise support and other costs	3,341		2,971		6,614		7,647
Franchise advertising and other services expenses	47,104		35,734		109,799		90,958
Total franchise costs	$	99,349	$	87,046	$	230,486	$	211,462
Franchise costs as a percentage of total franchise revenues	58.0%		61.4%		58.3%		61.5%
Average number of franchise restaurants	2,071		2,085		2,075		2,086
Franchised restaurant sales	$	847,363	$	695,926	$	1,963,189	$	1,675,271
Franchised restaurant AUVs	$	409	$	334	$	946	$	803
Royalties as a percentage of total franchised restaurant sales	5.1%		5.2%		5.1%		5.2%

Franchise rental revenues increased $8.0 million, or 11.5% in the quarter, and $15.7 million or 9.4% year-to-date compared to the prior year, primarily due to higher percentage rent driven by higher franchise restaurant sales.

Franchise royalties and other increased $9.5 million, or 25.1% in the quarter, and $16.6 million, or 18.5% year-to-date compared to the prior year, primarily due to an increase in franchise restaurant sales driving royalties higher.

Franchise contributions for advertising and other services revenues increased $12.0 million, or 35.1% in the quarter and $19.1 million, or 21.7% year-to-date compared to the prior year, mainly due to an increase in marketing contributions due to higher franchise restaurant sales and as a result of reducing our marketing fees at the onset of the pandemic to provide additional financial support to our franchise operators.

Franchise occupancy expenses, primarily rent, increased $0.6 million in the quarter and $1.2 million year-to-date compared to the prior year, mainly due to annual base rent increases and higher costs for percentage rent expense.

Franchise support and other costs increased $0.4 million in the quarter, primarily due to higher incentive compensation, and decreased $1.0 million year-to-date, driven by a decrease in franchisee bad debt expense from specific franchise situations that occurred in the prior year.

Franchise advertising and other service expenses increased $11.4 million in the quarter and $18.8 million year-to-date compared to the prior year, primarily due to an increase in marketing contributions from our franchisees.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization decreased by $1.6 million in the quarter and $3.7 million year-to-date compared to the prior year, primarily due to certain franchise building assets becoming fully depreciated.

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Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expenses

The following table presents the change in SG&A expenses compared with the prior year (in thousands):

	Increase/(Decrease)
	Quarter		Year-to-date
Advertising	$	792	$	1,243
Incentive compensation (including share-based compensation and related payroll taxes)	2,282		2,573
Cash surrender value of COLI policies, net	(5,914)		(8,578)
Litigation matters	(1,891)		(5,822)
Insurance	(2,064)		(2,356)
Other	1,453		(151)
	$	(5,342)	$	(13,091)

Advertising costs represent company contributions to our marketing fund and are generally determined as a percentage of company-operated restaurant sales. Advertising costs increased $0.8 million in the quarter and $1.2 million year-to-date compared to the prior year primarily due to higher company-operated restaurant sales, and a decrease in the contribution percentage in the prior year.

Incentive compensation increased by $2.3 million in the quarter and $2.6 million year-to-date versus a year ago primarily as a result of higher achievement levels compared to the prior year, partially offset by a decrease in stock-based compensation as a result of turnover at the executive level.

The cash surrender value of our company-owned life insurance (“COLI”) policies, net of changes in our non-qualified deferred compensation obligation supported by these policies, are subject to market fluctuations. The changes in market values had a positive impact of $5.9 million in the quarter and $8.6 million year-to-date compared to the prior year.

Litigation matters decreased by $1.9 million in the quarter and $5.8 million year-to-date primarily due to costs incurred in the prior year related to various employment litigation matters.

Insurance costs decreased by $2.1 million in the quarter and $2.4 million year-to-date, primarily due to favorable claim development factors related to our workers’ compensation liabilities.

Impairment and Other Charges (Gains), Net

Impairment and other charges (gains), net is comprised of the following (in thousands):

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Costs of closed restaurants and other	$	441	$	331	$	1,464	$	432
Restructuring costs	(2)		118		4		1,163
Losses (gains) on disposition of property and equipment, net	229		267		(1,931)		(10,170)
Accelerated depreciation	560		—		1,239		—
	$	1,228	$	716	$	776	$	(8,575)

Impairment and other charges (gains), net increased by $0.5 million in the quarter and $9.4 million year-to-date. Year-to-date, the increase is primarily due to a $10.8 million gain related to the sale of one of our corporate office buildings in 2020, partially offset by a $2.2 million gain on the sale of two real estate properties in the first quarter of 2021.

Gains on the Sale of Company-Operated Restaurants

In 2021 and 2020, no company-operated restaurants were sold to franchisees. Amounts included in “Gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants” in all periods related to resolutions of certain contingencies from the sale of restaurants in prior years.

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Other Pension and Post-Retirement Expenses, Net

Other pension and post-retirement expenses, net decreased by $0.3 million in the quarter and $39.0 million year-to-date versus the prior year, primarily due to non-cash settlement charges in 2020. Refer to Note 8, Retirement Plans, of the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense, net is comprised of the following (in thousands):

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Interest expense	$	15,241	$	15,458	$	35,980	$	35,877
Interest income	(14)		(49)		(18)		(526)
Interest expense, net	$	15,227	$	15,409	$	35,962	$	35,351

Interest expense, net decreased by $0.2 million in the quarter and increased $0.6 million year-to-date compared with a year ago. In the quarter, the decrease is due to lower average debt balances compared to the prior year. Year-to-date, the increase is primarily due to a decrease in interest income versus the prior year.

Income Tax Expense

The income tax provisions reflect tax rates of 27.3% in the second quarter and 26.1% year-to-date, compared with 32.3% and 30.7%, respectively, in fiscal year 2020. The major components of the year-over-year decrease in tax rates were a decrease in the impact of non-deductible compensation for certain officers, an increase in non-taxable gains from the market performance of insurance products used to fund certain non-qualified retirement plans, and a decrease in non-deductible costs resulting from a California Private Attorney General Act lawsuit settled in the prior year, partially offset by an adjustment related to state taxes recorded in the second quarter of fiscal year 2021.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

General

Our primary sources of liquidity and capital resources are cash flows from operations and borrowings available under our securitized financing facility. Our cash requirements consist principally of working capital, general corporate needs, capital expenditures, income tax payments, debt service requirements, franchise tenant improvement allowance distributions, dividend payments, and obligations related to our benefit plans. We generally reinvest available cash flows from operations to invest in our business, service our debt obligations, pay dividends and repurchase shares of our common stock.

Our primary sources of short-term and long-term liquidity are expected to be cash flows from operations and available borrowings under our Variable Funding Notes. As of April 11, 2021, the Company had $108.8 million of cash and restricted cash on its balance sheet and $110.5 million of borrowing availability under its Variable Funding Notes.

Based upon current levels of operations and anticipated growth, we expect that cash flows from operations, combined with our securitized financing facility including our Variable Funding Notes, will be sufficient to meet our capital expenditure, working capital and debt service requirements for at least the next twelve months and the foreseeable future.

Cash Flows

The table below summarizes our cash flows from continuing operations (in thousands):

	Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Total cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities	$	78,544	$	58,927
Investing activities	(15,718)		29,601
Financing activities	(190,972)		(70,905)
Net cash flows	$	(128,146)	$	17,623

Operating Activities. Operating cash flows increased $19.6 million compared with a year ago, primarily due to higher net income adjusted for non-cash items of $9.6 million and favorable changes in working capital of $10.0 million, mainly as a result of higher collections on receivables due to postponing collections of marketing and rent payments from our franchisees in the prior year, and decreases in interest payments and franchise tenant improvements allowance disbursements, partially offset by a decrease in payables due to timing and extending payment terms in the prior year.

Pension and Post-Retirement Contributions — Our policy is to fund our pension plans at or above the minimum required by law. As of January 1, 2020, the date of our last actuarial funding valuation, there was no minimum contribution funding requirement for our qualified pension plan. In 2021, we contributed $3.6 million to our non-qualified pension plan and post-retirement plans.

Investing Activities. Cash provided by investing activities decreased by $45.3 million compared with a year ago, primarily due to $17.4 million of proceeds received in the prior year as a result of a sale and partial leaseback of a multi-tenant property, $18.8 million lower proceeds received on the sale of property and equipment, primarily due to proceeds received on the sale of a corporate office building in the prior year, and $10.2 million higher capital expenditures.

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Capital Expenditures — The composition of capital expenditures in each period follows (in thousands):

	Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Restaurants:
Restaurant facility expenditures	$	8,442	$	6,026
Purchases of assets intended for sale or sale and leaseback	10,343		417
Other, including information technology	1,639		1,967
	20,424		8,410
Corporate Services:
Information technology	658		2,926
Other, including facility improvements	1,846		1,441
	2,504		4,367
Total capital expenditures	$	22,928	$	12,777

In 2021, capital expenditures increased by $10.2 million compared to a year ago primarily due to a $9.9 million increase in purchases of assets intended for sale and leaseback. During 2021, we exercised our right of first refusal related to four leased restaurant properties which we intend to sell and leaseback within the next 12 months.

Financing Activities. Cash flows used in financing activities increased by $120.1 million compared with a year ago, primarily due to our repayment during the second quarter of $107.9 million of 2020 borrowings on our Variable Funding Notes, partially offset by a $90.6 million decrease in cash used for share repurchases.

Repurchases of Common Stock — The Company repurchased 0.6 million shares of its common stock in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 for an aggregate cost of $65.0 million. As of April 11, 2021, $135.0 million remained available under share repurchase programs authorized by the Board of Directors, consisting of $35.0 million that expires in November 2021 and $100.0 million that expires in November 2022.

Dividends — During 2021, the Board of Directors declared two quarterly cash dividends of $0.40 per common share totaling $18.2 million. On May 7, 2021, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.44 per common share, representing a 10 percent increase from the prior dividend rate.

Long-Term Debt — As of April 11, 2021, we had $1.3 billion of outstanding borrowings under our securitized financing facility, comprised of total principal outstanding on the Class A-2 Notes (as defined below). During the second quarter of 2021, the Company fully paid down its outstanding borrowings on its Variable Funding Notes. As of April 11, 2021, borrowing availability under the Variable Funding Notes was $110.5 million.

On July 8, 2019, Jack in the Box Funding, LLC (the “Master Issuer”), a limited-purpose, bankruptcy-remote, wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the Company, completed its securitization transaction and issued $575.0 million of its Series 2019-1 3.982% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-I (the “Class A-2-I Notes”), $275.0 million of its Series 2019-1 4.476% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-II (the “Class A-2-II Notes”) and $450.0 million of its Series 2019-1 4.970% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-III (the “Class A-2-III Notes”) and together with the Class A-2-I Notes and the Class A-2-II Notes, (the “Class A-2 Notes”), in an offering exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. In connection with the issuance of the Class A-2 Notes, the Master Issuer also entered into a revolving financing facility of Series 2019-1 Variable Funding Senior Secured Notes, Class A-1 (the “Variable Funding Notes”), which allows for the drawing of up to $150.0 million under the Variable Funding Notes and the issuance of letters of credit. The Class A-2 Notes and the Variable Funding Notes are referred to collectively as the “Notes.”

Interest and principal payments on the Class A-2 Notes are payable on a quarterly basis. The quarterly principal payment of $3.25 million on the Class A-2 Notes may be suspended when the specified leverage ratio, which is a measure of outstanding debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, adjusted for certain items (as defined in the Indenture), is less than or equal to 5.0x. Exceeding the leverage ratio of 5.0x does not violate any covenant related to the Class A-2 Notes. As of September 27, 2020 and April 11, 2021, the Company’s actual leverage ratio was under 5.0x, and as a result, quarterly principal payments were not required.

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The legal final maturity date of the Class A-2 Notes is in August 2049, but it is expected that, unless earlier prepaid to the extent permitted under the Indenture, the anticipated repayment dates of the Class A-2-I Notes, the Class A-2-II Notes and the Class A-2-III Notes will be August 2023, August 2026 and August 2029, respectively (the “Anticipated Repayment Dates”). If the Master Issuer has not repaid or refinanced the Class A-2 Notes prior to the respective anticipated repayment date, additional interest will accrue pursuant to the Indenture.

Restricted Cash — In accordance with the terms of the Indenture, certain cash accounts have been established with the Indenture trustee for the benefit of the note holders and are restricted in their use. As of April 11, 2021, the Master Issuer had restricted cash of $18.1 million, which primarily represented cash collections and cash reserves held by the trustee to be used for payments of interest and commitment fees required for the Class A-1 and A-2 Notes.

Covenants and Restrictions —The Notes are subject to a series of covenants and restrictions customary for transactions of this type, including (i) that the Master Issuer maintains specified reserve accounts to be used to make required payments in respect of the Notes, (ii) provisions relating to optional and mandatory prepayments and the related payment of specified amounts, including specified make-whole payments in the case of the Class A-2 Notes under certain circumstances, (iii) certain indemnification payments in the event, among other things, the assets pledged as collateral for the Notes are in stated ways defective or ineffective and (iv) covenants relating to recordkeeping, access to information and similar matters. The Notes are also subject to customary rapid amortization events provided for in the Indenture, including events tied to failure to maintain stated debt service coverage ratios, the sum of gross sales for specified restaurants being below certain levels on certain measurement dates, certain manager termination events, an event of default, and the failure to repay or refinance the Class A-2 Notes on the applicable scheduled maturity date. The Notes are also subject to certain customary events of default, including events relating to non-payment of required interest, principal, or other amounts due on or with respect to the Notes, failure to comply with covenants within certain time frames, certain bankruptcy events, breaches of specified representations and warranties, failure of security interests to be effective, and certain judgments. As of April 11, 2021, we were in compliance with all of our debt covenant requirements and were not subject to any rapid amortization events.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have entered into certain off-balance sheet contractual obligations and commitments in the ordinary course of business, which are recognized in our condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. There has been no material change in these arrangements as disclosed in our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2020. We are not a party to any other off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

DISCUSSION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

Critical accounting estimates are those that we believe are most important for the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results, and that require management’s most subjective and complex judgments. Judgments and uncertainties regarding the application of these policies may result in materially different amounts being reported under various conditions or using different assumptions. There have been no material changes to the critical accounting estimates previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2020. 

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Refer to Note 1, Basis of Presentation, of the notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including further impacts that COVID-19 pandemic may have on our future operations. Any statements contained herein that are not historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goals,” “guidance,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “may,” “will,” “would”, “should” and similar expressions. These statements are based on management’s current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about our business and the industry in which we operate. These estimates and assumptions involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that are in some cases beyond our control. Factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

•The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted and is expected to continue to disrupt our business, which has affected and could continue to materially affect our operations, financial condition, and results of operations for an extended period of time.

•We face significant competition in the food service industry and our inability to compete may adversely affect our business.

•Changes in demographic trends and in customer tastes and preferences could cause sales and the royalties we receive from franchisees to decline.

•Changes in consumer confidence and declines in general economic conditions could negatively impact our financial results.

•Increases in food and commodity costs could decrease our profit margins or result in a modified menu, which could adversely affect our financial results.

•Failure to receive scheduled deliveries of high-quality food ingredients and other supplies could harm our operations and reputation.

•We have a limited number of suppliers for our major products and rely on a distribution network with a limited number of distribution partners for the majority of our national distribution program. If our suppliers or distributors are unable to fulfill their obligations under their contracts, it could harm our operations.

•Food safety and food-borne illness concerns may have an adverse effect on our business by reducing demand and increasing costs.

•Negative publicity relating to our business or industry could adversely impact our reputation.

•Our business could be adversely affected by increased labor costs.

•Inability to attract, train and retain top-performing personnel could adversely impact our financial results or business.

•We may not have the same resources as our competitors for marketing, advertising and promotion.

•We may be adversely impacted by severe weather conditions, natural disasters, terrorist acts or civil unrest that could result in property damage, injury to employees and staff, and lost restaurant sales.

•We may not achieve our development goals.

•Our highly franchised business model presents a number of risks, and the failure of our franchisees to operate successful and profitable restaurants could negatively impact our business.

•We are subject to financial and regulatory risks associated with our owned and leased properties and real estate development projects.

•Our tax provision may fluctuate due to changes in expected earnings.

•We are subject to the risk of cybersecurity breaches, intrusions, data loss, or other data security incidents.

•We are subject to risks associated with our increasing dependence on digital commerce platforms and technologies to maintain and grow sales, and we cannot predict the impact that these digital commerce platforms and technologies, other new or improved technologies or alternative methods of delivery may have on consumer behavior and our financial results.

•We are dependent on information technology and digital service providers and any material failure, misuse, or interruption of our computer systems, supporting infrastructure, consumer-facing digital capabilities or social media platforms could adversely affect our business.

•If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, we may not be able to accurately determine our financial results or prevent fraud. As a result, the Company’s stockholders could lose confidence in our financial results, which would harm our business and the value of the Company’s common shares.

•We may not be able to adequately protect our intellectual property, which could harm the value of our brands and adversely affect our business.

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•Jack in the Box may be subject to risk associated with disagreements with key stakeholders, such as franchisees.

•The securitized debt instruments issued by certain of our wholly-owned subsidiaries have restrictive terms, and any failure to comply with such terms could result in default, which could harm the value of our brand and adversely affect our business.

•We have a significant amount of debt outstanding. Such indebtedness, along with the other contractual commitments of our Company or its subsidiaries, could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations, as well as the ability of certain of our subsidiaries to meet debt payment obligations.

•The securitization transaction documents impose certain restrictions on our activities or the activities of our subsidiaries, and the failure to comply with such restrictions could adversely affect our business.

•Changes in accounting standards may negatively impact our results of operations.

•We are subject to increasing legal complexity and may be subject to claims or lawsuits that are costly to defend and could result in our payment of substantial damages or settlement costs.

•Unionization activities or labor disputes may disrupt our operations and affect our profitability.

•Increasing regulatory and legal complexity may adversely affect restaurant operations and our financial results.

•Our insurance may not provide adequate levels of coverage against claims.

•Governmental regulation may adversely affect our existing and future operations and results, including by harming our ability to profitably operate our restaurants.

•The proliferation of federal, state, and local regulations increases our compliance risks, which in turn could adversely affect our business.

•Legislation and regulations regarding our products and ingredients, including the nutritional content of our products, could impact customer preferences and negatively impact our financial results.

•Failure to obtain and maintain required licenses and permits or to comply with food control regulations could lead to the loss of our food service licenses and, thereby, harm our business.

•Our quarterly results and, as a result, the price of our common stock, may fluctuate significantly and could fall below the expectations of securities analysts and investors due to various factors.

•Actions of activist stockholders could cause us to incur substantial costs, divert management’s attention and resources, and have an adverse effect on our business.

These and other factors are identified and described in more detail in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to: the “Discussion of Critical Accounting Estimates,” and other sections in this Form 10-Q and the “Risk Factors” section of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2020 (“Form 10-K”). These documents may be read free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Potential investors are urged to consider these factors, more fully described in our Form 10-K, carefully in evaluating any forward-looking statements, and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are made only as of the date issued, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

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ITEM 3.        QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes in our quantitative and qualitative market risks set forth in Part II, Item 7A “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2020.

ITEM 4.        CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Based on an evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), as of the end of the Company’s quarter ended April 11, 2021, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively) have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s fiscal quarter ended April 11, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

There is no information required to be reported for any items under Part II, except as follows:

ITEM 1.        LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

See Note 11, Commitments and Contingencies, of the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for a discussion of our contingencies and legal matters.

ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS

When evaluating our business and our prospects, you should consider the risks and uncertainties described under Item 1A of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2020, which we filed with the SEC on November 18, 2020, as updated in this Item 1A. You should also consider the risks and uncertainties discussed under the heading “Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in Item 2 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. You should also refer to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2020, including our financial statements and the related notes. These risks and uncertainties are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently consider immaterial may also impair our business operations. If any of the risks or uncertainties actually occurs, our business and financial results could be harmed. In that case, the market price of our common stock could decline.

ITEM 2.        UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Stock Repurchases — In the second quarter of 2021 we repurchased 0.6 million shares of our common stock for an aggregate cost of $65.0 million. As of April 11, 2021, there was $35.0 million remaining under the Board-authorized stock buyback program which expires in November 2021 and $100.0 million which expires in November 2022.

	(a) Total number of shares purchased	(b) Average price paid per share		(c) Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced programs	(d) Maximum dollar value that may yet be purchased under these programs
					$	200,000,000
January 18, 2021 - February 14, 2021	—	$	—	—	$	200,000,000
February 15, 2021 - March 14, 2021	566,528	$	100.11	566,528	$	143,286,701
March 15, 2021 - April 11, 2021	74,181	$	111.71	74,181	$	135,000,010
Total	640,709			640,709

ITEM 3.        DEFAULTS OF SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4.        MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5.        OTHER INFORMATION

Item 5.03.    None.

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ITEM 6.        EXHIBITS

Number	Description	Form	Filed with SEC
10.2.22*	Offer Letter by and between Steven Piano and Jack in the Box Inc., dated March 23, 2021	—	Filed herewith
10.2.23*	Offer Letter by and between Carlson Choi and Jack in the Box Inc., dated March 30, 2021	—	Filed herewith
10.2.24*	Melissa Corrigan Separation and Release Agreement, dated May 7, 2021	—	Filed herewith
10.2.25*	Andrew Martin Separation and Release Agreement, dated May 10, 2021	—	Filed herewith
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	—	Filed herewith
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	—	Filed herewith
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	—	Filed herewith
32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	—	Filed herewith
101.INS	iXBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	iXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File formatted in iXBRL
* Management contract or compensatory plan

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

JACK IN THE BOX INC.
By:	/S/    TIM MULLANY
	Tim Mullany
	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) (Duly Authorized Signatory)

Date: May 12, 2021

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EX-10.2.22

Exhibit 10.2.22

March 23, 2021

Mr. Steven Piano

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Congratulations! On behalf of Jack in the Box, I am pleased to confirm our offer to you for the position of Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer (“CPO”) of Jack in the Box Inc. (the “Company”) with a start date of Monday, April 26, 2021. This offer is contingent upon completion of a favorable background check and satisfactory completion of the Directors & Officers Questionnaire (“D&O Questionairre”).

Orientation: You will be contacted to schedule your virtual new hire orientation during your first week. Please Note: You will need to provide original documents to complete section 2 of the Form I9.

Base Compensation:
Your annual salary will be $420,000, paid on a bi-weekly basis equal to $16,153.85 per pay period.

Allowance:
You will receive a non-taxable annual technology allowance of $520, paid on a bi-weekly basis equal to $20 per pay period. This is intended to assist with the cost of using your personal cell phone, internet, or other device for business purposes.

Annual Incentive (Bonus) beginning FY 2021:
Beginning with the Company’s fiscal year 2021 (which began September 28, 2020), you will be eligible to participate in the annual Performance Incentive Program for Jack in the Box executive officers with incentive payments based on attainment of Company performance targets for the fiscal year. Any incentive payment for fiscal 2021 will be prorated based on the number of full weeks of your employment during the fiscal year.

The target annual incentive potential for the CPO position is 50% of base salary, payable as a lump sum cash payment. To be eligible to receive payment, you must be employed at the time of payment, and be an active employee of the Company for six or more consecutive accounting periods during the fiscal year.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI) beginning FY 2022:
As CPO, you will be eligible to receive an annual long-term incentive stock grant equal to an LTI value of $400,000 at grant, with the number of shares determined by reference to the 60-day average closing stock price of Jack in the Box common stock as of the grant date. Grant awards may be made in the form of any combination of the following: (a) performance share units (PSUs) with vesting contingent on achievement of performance goals over a 3-fiscal year performance period, (b) restricted stock units (RSUs) that vest 25% per year over four years, and (c) stock options that vest equally over three years with a seven-year term. Fifty-percent of the after-tax net shares resulting from the vesting of PSUs and RSUs are subject to a holding requirement until termination of service.

Annual long-term incentive stock grants typically occur in November or December each year and are subject to approval by the Company’s Board of Directors and/or Compensation Committee thereof (the “Board”) and the terms and provisions of the Jack in the Box Inc. Stock Incentive Plan and award agreements.

Stock Ownership Guideline:
You will be subject to a stock ownership requirement equal to 1.5x your annual salary to be achieved within 5-years from your start date.

New Hire One-Time Cash Payments:

You will receive a one-time cash bonus of $200,000, subject to required tax withholding (the “Sign-On New Hire Bonus”), and payable within two weeks from your start date. In the event that prior to the one year anniversary of your start date with the Company either (i) you resign your employment with the Company for any reason or (ii) the Company terminates your employment for Cause (as defined in the Executive Severance Plan referenced below), in either case, you will be required to repay the full amount of the Sign-On New Hire Bonus to the Company within thirty (30) days of your cessation of employment with the Company.

One-Time New Hire RSU Grant:

You will receive a one-time new hire grant of restricted stock units (RSUs) equal to an LTI value of $225,000 at grant, with the number of shares determined by reference to the 60-day average closing stock price of Jack in the Box common stock as of the grant date. The RSUs vest ratably at 25% per year over four years, and fifty-percent of the after-tax net shares resulting from the vesting of such RSUs are subject to a holding requirement until termination of service. The grant will be made effective on the second Monday following your start date, subject to Board approval and the terms and provisions of the Jack in the Box Inc. Stock Incentive Plan and award agreement.

Executive Employee Severance Program

You will be eligible to participate in the Jack in the Box Inc. Severance Plan for Executive Officers, as described in the Company’s Form 8-K filed March 4, 2020.

Change in Control Assurance (“CIC”)

You will be eligible to enter into the company’s Compensation and Benefits Assurance Agreement for Executives, which will provide for benefits in the event of a CIC for the Senior Vice President level at 1.5x multiple of salary/annual incentive and 18 months COBRA coverage.

Deferred Compensation Programs:

401(k) Plan - You will be eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) plan (the “Easy$aver Plus Plan”). The 401(k) plan is a tax-qualified savings plan in which you can defer a portion of your pay (salary and annual incentive). The Company will match 100% of your deferrals up to 4% of pay. Deferrals in the 401(k) plan are subject to Internal Revenue Code (IRC) annual limits.

EDCP Plan - You will also be eligible to participate in the Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (EDCP) which is a non-qualified, pre-tax deferred compensation plan that allows for deferrals not subject to IRC limits. This plan is subject to 409A and therefore you will be notified when you may elect to enroll in the EDCP. At the end of each calendar year, you may receive an annual restoration matching contribution if your deferrals to the 401(k) (and related Company matching contributions) are limited due to tax code limits applicable to the 401(k) Plan.

Health & Welfare Benefits:

You are eligible to participate in the Jack in the Box health plans which include medical, dental, and vision plans. These plans are contributory on a pre-tax basis and provide several choices of coverage for you and your family. Your health benefits eligibility date is the 1st day of the calendar month coincident with or following 30 days of service.

The Company provides employer-paid term life insurance, and as an officer of the Company, you will receive an enhanced level with a total life insurance value equal to $770,000. You may also elect to participate in other life and disability programs.

Vacation/Sick Program:

As CPO, you will not accrue vacation time; time off may be taken as needed and with consideration of the needs of the business. You will accrue six days per year of sick time which may be carried over each year to a maximum of 60 days.

Relocation:

To support your move to San Diego, California, you will be contacted by Plus Relocation. They will review our policy with you and coordinate your move. Please note that our Relocation Policy specifies the applicable rules including situations where it may be necessary to repay a pro-rated amount of the relocation costs. If you have any questions about the policy, please contact Susan Pettijohn in HR at [ ]. We also suggest you consult with your personal tax advisor regarding relocation.

Note: All programs described in this offer letter are subject to the terms of provisions of the plans which are subject to change at the absolute discretion of the Company and are not guaranteed in any way. To the extent the terms of any plan or policy differ from what is in this letter, the plan or policy will determine the right and the amount of any benefits.

Employment Conditions:

This offer is contingent upon our receipt of various pre-employment screening elements including, but not limited to: educational record as you have stated on your application and/or resume; background check results; and references. You will be notified once we have successfully completed all components of the pre-employment process.

Jack in the Box Inc. requires as a condition of employment that new employees agree to keep certain business information confidential, and also to submit disputes to binding arbitration. As part of your orientation, you will be required to sign our Confidentiality Agreement and Dispute Resolution Agreement.

You should also know that it is the policy of Jack in the Box Inc. that the employment relationship is one of “at will.” This simply means that either party – you or the Company – may terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause.

Notice of Rights Pursuant to Section 7 of the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) – Notwithstanding any provisions in this agreement or company policy applicable to the unauthorized use or disclosure of trade secrets, you are hereby notified that, pursuant to Section 7 of the DTSA, you cannot be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law. You also may not be held so liable for such disclosures made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other

proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. In addition, individuals who file a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Reporting to Governmental Agencies – Additionally, nothing in this Agreement prevents me from filing a charge or complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other federal, state or local governmental agency or commission (“Government Agencies”). I understand this Agreement does not limit my ability to communicate with any Government Agencies or otherwise participate in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by any Government Agency, including providing documents or other information, without notice to the Company.

Your signature below will be your acknowledgement that you have read, understood and agree to the above information, including that you are an “at will” employee. Please sign and return this copy as soon as possible to Sarah Super, SVP, Chief Legal and Risk Officer; contact number is [ ].

As discussed, your hiring is material, non-public information which must be kept in the strictest confidentiality in accordance with insider trading laws. Upon your acceptance, we will work closely to coordinate the timing and public announcements of your hiring.

We look forward to you joining Jack in the Box Inc. as our new CPO, congratulations!

Sincerely,

/s/ Darin Harris

Darin Harris

Chief Executive Officer

Jack in the Box Inc.

EX-10.2.23

Exhibit 10.2.23

March 30, 2021            

Mr. Carlson Choi

[ ]

Congratulations! On behalf of Jack in the Box, I am pleased to confirm our offer to you for the position of Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer (“CIO”) of Jack in the Box Inc. (the “Company”) with a start date of Monday, May 3, 2021. This offer is contingent upon completion of a favorable background check and satisfactory completion of the Directors & Officers Questionnaire (“D&O Questionairre”).

Orientation: You will be contacted to schedule your virtual new hire orientation during your first week. Please Note: You will need to provide original documents to complete section 2 of the Form I9.

Base Compensation:
Your annual salary will be $385,000, paid on a bi-weekly basis equal to $14,807.70 per pay period.

Allowance:
You will receive a non-taxable annual technology allowance of $520, paid on a bi-weekly basis equal to $20 per pay period. This is intended to assist with the cost of using your personal cell phone, internet, or other device for business purposes.

Annual Incentive (Bonus) beginning FY 2021:
Beginning with the Company’s fiscal year 2021 (which began September 28, 2020), you will be eligible to participate in the annual Performance Incentive Program for Jack in the Box executive officers with incentive payments based on attainment of Company performance targets for the fiscal year. Any incentive payment for fiscal 2021 will be prorated based on the number of full weeks of your employment during the fiscal year.

The target annual incentive potential for the CIO position is 50% of base salary, payable as a lump sum cash payment. To be eligible to receive payment, you must be employed at the time of payment.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI) beginning FY 2022:
As CIO, you will be eligible to receive an annual long-term incentive stock grant equal to an LTI value of $200,000 at grant, with the number of shares determined by reference to the 60-day average closing stock price of Jack in the Box common stock as of the grant date. Grant awards may be made in the form of any combination of the following: (a) performance share units (PSUs) with vesting contingent on achievement of performance goals over a 3-fiscal year performance period, (b) restricted stock units (RSUs) that vest 25% per year over four years, and (c) stock options that vest equally over three years with a seven-year term. Fifty-percent of the after-tax net shares resulting from the vesting of PSUs and RSUs are subject to a holding requirement until termination of service.

Annual long-term incentive stock grants typically occur in November or December each year and are subject to approval by the Company’s Board of Directors and/or Compensation Committee thereof (the “Board”) and the terms and provisions of the Jack in the Box Inc. Stock Incentive Plan and award agreements.

Stock Ownership Guideline:
You will be subject to a stock ownership requirement equal to 1.5x your annual salary to be achieved within 5-years from your start date.

New Hire One-Time Cash Payments:

You will receive a one-time cash bonus of $125,000, subject to required tax withholding (the “Sign-On New Hire Bonus”), and payable within two weeks from your start date. In the event that prior to the one year anniversary of your start date with the Company either (i) you resign your employment with the Company for any reason or (ii) the Company terminates your employment for Cause (as defined in the Executive Severance Plan referenced below), in either case, you will be required to repay the full amount of the Sign-On New Hire Bonus to the Company within thirty (30) days of your cessation of employment with the Company.

One-Time New Hire RSU Grant:

You will receive a one-time new hire grant of restricted stock units (RSUs) equal to an LTI value of $75,000 at grant, with the number of shares determined by reference to the 60-day average closing stock price of Jack in the Box common stock as of the grant date. The RSUs vest ratably at 25% per year over four years, and fifty-percent of the after-tax net shares resulting from the vesting of such RSUs are subject to a holding requirement until termination of service. The grant will be made effective on the second Monday following your start date, subject to Board approval and the terms and provisions of the Jack in the Box Inc. Stock Incentive Plan and award agreement.

Executive Employee Severance Program

You will be eligible to participate in the Jack in the Box Inc. Severance Plan for Executive Officers, as described in the Company’s Form 8-K filed March 4, 2020.

Change in Control Assurance (“CIC”)

You will be eligible to enter into the company’s Compensation and Benefits Assurance Agreement for Executives, which will provide for benefits in the event of a CIC for the Senior Vice President level at 1.5x multiple of salary/annual incentive and 18 months COBRA coverage.

Deferred Compensation Programs:

401(k) Plan - You will be eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) plan (the “Easy$aver Plus Plan”). The 401(k) plan is a tax-qualified savings plan in which you can defer a portion of your pay (salary and annual incentive). The Company will match 100% of your deferrals up to 4% of pay. Deferrals in the 401(k) plan are subject to Internal Revenue Code (IRC) annual limits.

EDCP Plan - You will also be eligible to participate in the Executive Deferred Compensation Plan (EDCP) which is a non-qualified, pre-tax deferred compensation plan that allows for deferrals not subject to IRC limits. This plan is subject to 409A and therefore you will be notified when you may elect to enroll in the EDCP. At the end of each calendar year, you may receive an annual restoration matching contribution if your deferrals to the 401(k) (and related Company matching contributions) are limited due to tax code limits applicable to the 401(k) Plan.

Health & Welfare Benefits:

You are eligible to participate in the Jack in the Box health plans which include medical, dental, and vision plans. These plans are contributory on a pre-tax basis and provide several choices of coverage for you and your family. Your health benefits eligibility date is the 1st day of the calendar month coincident with or following 30 days of service.

The Company provides employer-paid term life insurance, and as an officer of the Company, you will receive an enhanced level with a total life insurance value equal to $770,000. You may also elect to participate in other life and disability programs.

Vacation/Sick Program:

As CIO, you will not accrue vacation time; time off may be taken as needed and with consideration of the needs of the business. You will accrue six days per year of sick time which may be carried over each year to a maximum of 60 days.

Relocation:

To support your move to San Diego, California, you will be contacted by Plus Relocation. They will review our policy with you and coordinate your move. Please note that our Relocation Policy specifies the applicable rules including situations where it may be necessary to repay a pro-rated amount of the relocation costs. If you have any questions about the policy, please contact Susan Pettijohn in HR at [ ]. We also suggest you consult with your personal tax advisor regarding relocation.

Note: All programs described in this offer letter are subject to the terms of provisions of the plans which are subject to change at the absolute discretion of the Company and are not guaranteed in any way. To the extent the terms of any plan or policy differ from what is in this letter, the plan or policy will determine the right and the amount of any benefits.

Employment Conditions:

This offer is contingent upon our receipt of various pre-employment screening elements including, but not limited to: educational record as you have stated on your application and/or resume; background check results; and references. You will be notified once we have successfully completed all components of the pre-employment process.

Jack in the Box Inc. requires as a condition of employment that new employees agree to keep certain business information confidential, and also to submit disputes to binding arbitration. As part of your orientation, you will be required to sign our Confidentiality Agreement and Dispute Resolution Agreement.

You should also know that it is the policy of Jack in the Box Inc. that the employment relationship is one of “at will.” This simply means that either party – you or the Company – may terminate the employment at any time, with or without cause.

Notice of Rights Pursuant to Section 7 of the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA) – Notwithstanding any provisions in this agreement or company policy applicable to the unauthorized use or disclosure of trade secrets, you are hereby notified that, pursuant to Section 7 of the DTSA, you cannot be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law. You also may not be held so liable for such disclosures made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal. In addition, individuals who file a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Reporting to Governmental Agencies – Additionally, nothing in this Agreement prevents me from filing a charge or complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National

Labor Relations Board, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other federal, state or local governmental agency or commission (“Government Agencies”). I understand this Agreement does not limit my ability to communicate with any Government Agencies or otherwise participate in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by any Government Agency, including providing documents or other information, without notice to the Company.

Your signature below will be your acknowledgement that you have read, understood and agree to the above information, including that you are an “at will” employee. Please sign and return this copy as soon as possible to Sarah Super, SVP, Chief Legal and Risk Officer; contact number is [ ].

As discussed, your hiring is material, non-public information which must be kept in the strictest confidentiality in accordance with insider trading laws. Upon your acceptance, we will work closely to coordinate the timing and public announcements of your hiring.

We look forward to you joining Jack in the Box Inc. as our new CIO, congratulations!

Sincerely,

/s/ Darin Harris

Darin Harris

Chief Executive Officer

Jack in the Box Inc.

Acceptance:

/s/ Carlson Choi

Carlson Choi

EX-10.2.24

Exhibit 10.2.24

SEPARATION AND RELEASE AGREEMENT

For EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

I, Melissa Corrigan, whose address is [ ], understand that my employment with Jack in the Box Inc. and/or any past or present subsidiary, affiliate, predecessor, or successor, (Collectively referred to herein as “Company”) will terminate May 7, 2021 (“Termination Date”). This Separation and Release Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into in connection with my termination.

Company Offer. Although the Company has no obligation to do so, if I: (i) fulfill the Requirements to Accept Offer; and (ii) comply with all of my legal and contractual obligations to the Company, then the Company will provide me with the following severance benefit (the “Severance Benefit”):

(a)Severance Payment. The Company will pay me, as severance, a total amount of $384,945 (less required payroll deductions and any other offsets for money I owe the Company), of which $315,869 represents the Lump Sum Severance Payment and COBRA Payment pursuant to Section 3(a) and 3(c) of the Company’s Severance Plan for Executive Officers (“Separation Payment”), and additional severance of $69,076. This Separation Payment is in addition to wages or other amounts earned as of the Termination date, and I am entitled to those amounts regardless of whether or not I sign this Agreement.

The Separation Payment will be paid to me as consideration for my settlement, release, and discharge of any and all known or unknown claims as described below. In order to receive this Separation Payment, the Requirements to Accept Offer described below must be fulfilled and I must otherwise comply with all of my legal and contractual obligations to the Company.

(b)Annual Incentive Payment. If I am not eligible to receive an annual incentive payment under the terms of the Company’s Performance Incentive Program (because I am not retirement eligible under that program), I will remain eligible to receive a prorated lump sum cash payment under the Company’s Performance Incentive Program as described in Section 3(b) of the Company’s Severance Plan for Executive Officers (the “Prorated Annual Incentive Payment”). I understand that no Prorated Annual Incentive Payment is guaranteed and will be calculated and determined by the Company based on fiscal year performance achievement against the applicable performance goals and methodology set forth in the Performance Incentive Payment. The Prorated Annual Incentive Payment, if any, will be made after the end of the fiscal year in which my termination occurs.

(c)Outplacement Support. The Company will provide me up to (12) months of outplacement support through a provider selected and paid for by the Company.

If the Requirements to Accept Offer are not fulfilled, the Company Offer automatically terminates. 

Requirements to Accept Offer. In order to accept the Company Offer I must:

(a)    sign this Agreement and return it to the Company by either:

(i)hand-delivering the Agreement to Peggy Chapman, Director, Human Resources, 9357 Spectrum Center Blvd., San Diego, CA 92123 no later than close of business on May 28, 2021; or

(ii)mailing or sending the Agreement by overnight service such as Federal Express to: Peggy Chapman, Director, Human Resources, 9357 Spectrum Center Blvd., San Diego, CA 92123. If mailed, the envelope must be postmarked no later than May 28, 2021 and must be received within a reasonable time thereafter. If overnighted, it must be received no later than May 28, 2021.

(iii)faxing the Agreement to Peggy Chapman, Director, Human Resources at [ ] no later than May 28, 2021; or

(iv)sending the Agreement via Electronic Mail (email) to Peggy Chapman, Director, Human Resources at [ ] no later than May 28, 2021.

(b)    not revoke this Agreement during the seven (7) day Revocation Period.

Time When Payment Will Be Made.  If I fulfill the Requirements to Accept Offer described above, (i) the Separation Payment will be issued to me in a one-time, lump-sum payment (via direct deposit or a mailed check, according to my previously designated preferences) within ten (10) days after the Revocation Period has expired or Termination Date, whichever is later and (ii) any Prorated Annual Incentive Payment to which I become entitled will be paid to me in a one-time, lump-sum payment (via direct deposit or a mailed check, according to my previously designated preferences) following the end of the fiscal year in which my Termination Date occurs and in no event prior to the date the Revocation Period has expired.

Release of Claims. By signing and returning this Agreement to the Company, I hereby generally and completely settle, release and discharge any and all claims of every type, known or unknown, which I have or may have against the Company, and its board members, shareholders, directors, officers, employees and representatives (collectively the “Releasees”), whether known or unknown, that arise out of or are in any way related to events, acts, conduct, or omissions of the Releasees occurring prior to or on the date I sign this Agreement. This is a general release of all claims and includes, without limitation, all claims related to my employment with the Company or the termination of that employment, and all claims arising under any Federal, State, or local laws or regulations pertaining to employment, including, but not limited to claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, the California Government Code, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, California Pregnancy Disability Law, the California Family Rights Act, the California Labor Code, including but not limited to California Labor Code section 132a, any amendments to any of these statutes, and any other federal, state, or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or common law,

regardless of whether such claim be based on an action filed by me or by a governmental agency.

    I understand and acknowledge that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, the Fair Labor Standards Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the California Family Rights Act, the California Labor Code, as well as any amendments to any of these statues, and common law, provide the right to an individual to bring charges, claims, or complaints against their employer or their former employer if the individual believes they have been discriminated against or harassed, including but not limited to, discrimination or harassment on the basis of pregnancy, race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. With full understanding of the rights afforded me under these laws, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, agree not to file against Releasees any charges, complaints against Releasees for any alleged violation(s) of any of these acts, statutes, regulations, or the common law regarding events that have occurred in connection with my employment with the Company.

Waiver of Notice Requirements under State and Federal WARN Act.  By signing and returning this Agreement to the Company and in further consideration of receipt of my Separation Package, I agree and understand that I am waiving my right to bring any and all claims which I have or may have relating to the minimum advanced notice requirements as set forth under the Federal or State WARN Act.  I also understand and agree that I am waiving my right to receive pay in lieu of notice under the WARN Act.

Unknown Claims. This section shall be governed by California law. I I understand that I may have claims of which I may be unaware or unsuspecting which I am giving up by signing this Agreement. I also expressly waive all rights I might have under Section 1542 of the Civil Code of California which reads as follows:

A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, and that if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.

Waiver of Age Discrimination Claims. I received this Agreement on May 7, 2021 and have been given a twenty-one (21) to consider whether to sign it. I understand that even if I sign and return this Agreement, I can still revoke this Agreement within seven (7) days after it is returned to the Company (the “Revocation Period”) and this Agreement will not become effective or enforceable until the Revocation Period has expired (such date, the “Effective Date”).

I understand and agree that I:

1.    Have carefully read and fully understands all of the provisions of this Agreement;

2.    Am, through this Agreement, releasing the Company from any and all claims I may have against it to date under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (29 U.S.C. § 621, et seq.);

3.    Knowingly and voluntarily agree to all of the terms set forth in this Agreement;

4.    Knowingly and voluntarily intend to be legally bound by the same;

5.    Was advised and hereby am advised in writing to consider the terms of this Agreement and consult with an attorney of my choice prior to executing this Agreement; and,

6.    Understand that rights or claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (29 U.S.C. §621, et seq.) that may arise after the date this Agreement is executed are not waived.

7.    [Have been provided with the ADEA disclosure information (under 29 U.S.C. § 626(f)(1)(H)), attached hereto as Exhibit 1.]

Claims Not Affected. This is a general release of all claims, and excludes only (i) any rights or claims for indemnification I may have pursuant to any written indemnification agreement with the Company to which I am a party or under applicable law; (ii) any claims which I may have by reason of any Social Security, Worker’s Compensation, or Unemployment laws, or any benefits earned during my employment which may be payable to me now or in the future under any of the Benefit and/or Welfare Programs of the Company; (iii) any other rights which are not waivable as a matter of law; and (iii) any claims for breach of this Agreement.

Advice to Consult With Attorney. I have been (i) advised in writing to consult with an attorney, and (ii) given twenty-one (21) to thoroughly review and discuss all aspects of this Agreement with my attorney before signing this Agreement and I have thoroughly discussed, or in the alternative have freely elected to waive any further opportunity to discuss, this Agreement with my attorney.

Agreement Knowingly and Voluntarily Executed. I freely and voluntarily entered into this Agreement on my own behalf, in the exercise of my own free act, deed and will, and without any duress or coercion. I understand that in executing this Agreement, it becomes final and conclusive.

Confidentiality. I agree that the terms and conditions of this Release shall remain confidential as between the Company and me and shall not be disclosed to any other person except as provided by law or to my attorney, spouse or significant other, accountant and/or financial advisor. I also agree that during my employment I may have had access to confidential information and trade secrets concerning products, business plans, marketing strategies and other Company information and that I shall keep these matters completely confidential. I understand that nothing in this Agreement prohibits me from disclosing facts or information that I have the right to disclose under state or federal law, including any facts relating to a claim for sexual harassment or discrimination based on sex.

Continuing Obligations; Non-Disparagement and Non-Solicitation. I acknowledge and agree that I remain bound by any previous confidentiality, assignment of intellectual property, and restrictive covenant agreements between me and the Company, and will abide by those

continuing obligations. I also agree: (a) not to disparage the Company, its officers, directors, employees, shareholders, and agents, in any manner likely to be harmful to its or their business, business reputation, or personal reputation; provided that I may respond accurately and fully to any question, inquiry or request for information when required by legal process, but agree to provide the Company with notice of any such inquiry or request for information within two weeks of such request; and (b) for a period of one year following my last day of employment with the Company, not to solicit (directly or indirectly) any employee of the Company to terminate his or her employment relationship with the Company in order to become an employee or consultant to or for any other person or entity.

Notice of Rights Pursuant to Section 7 of the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA). Notwithstanding any provisions in this agreement or the Company policy applicable to the unauthorized use or disclosure of trade secrets, I am hereby notified that, pursuant to Section 7 of the DTSA, I cannot be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law.  I also may not be held so liable for such disclosures made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal.  In addition, individuals who file a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Reporting to Governmental Agencies. Nothing in this Agreement prevents me from filing a charge or complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other federal, state or local governmental agency or commission (“Government Agencies”).  I understand this Agreement does not limit my ability to communicate with any Government Agencies or otherwise participate in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by any Government Agency, including providing documents or other information, without notice to the Company.  However, this Agreement and the releases contained herein does mean that I may not collect any monetary damages or receive any other remedies from charges filed with or actions by any Government Agencies.

No Admission of Wrongdoing by the Company. The Company expressly denies any violation of any federal, state or local law. Accordingly, while this Agreement resolves all issues referred to in this Agreement, it is not, and shall not be construed as, an admission by the Company of any violation of any federal, state or local law, or of any liability whatsoever. I am unaware of any claims against (or wrongdoing by) the Company.

No Unreported Claims. I warrant and represent that I am not aware of any claims or proceedings, or threat of claims against the Company or acts or omissions that might lead to a claim against the Company that I have not already reported to the Company.

General Provisions. This Agreement, including its Exhibits, constitutes the complete, final and exclusive embodiment of the entire agreement between me and the Company with regard to its subject matter. It is entered into without reliance on any promise or representation, written or oral, other than those expressly contained herein, and it supersedes any other such promises, warranties or representations. This Agreement may not be modified or amended except in a writing signed by both me and a duly authorized officer of the Company. This Agreement will bind the heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of both me and the Company, and inure to the benefit of both me and the Company, their heirs, successors and assigns. The Company may freely assign this Agreement, without my prior written consent. I may not assign any of my duties hereunder, and I may only assign any of my rights hereunder with the written consent of the Company. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be contrary to applicable law, it shall be modified or disregarded as necessary and the remainder of the Agreement will remain in full force and effect. This Agreement will be deemed to have been entered into and will be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any ambiguity in this Agreement shall not be construed against either party as the drafter. Any waiver of a breach of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any successive breach. A facsimile, copy or electronic mail (scanned PDF) of this Agreement shall be deemed an original.

I have read and understand all of the provisions of this Agreement and I voluntarily enter into this Agreement by signing it on May 7, 2021.

	/s/ Melissa Corrigan
Witness Signature	Melissa Corrigan

EX-10.2.25

Exhibit 10.2.25

SEPARATION AND RELEASE AGREEMENT

For EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

I, Andrew Martin, whose address is [ ], understand that my employment with Jack in the Box Inc. and/or any past or present subsidiary, affiliate, predecessor, or successor, (Collectively referred to herein as “Company”) will terminate May 7, 2021 (“Termination Date”). This Separation and Release Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into in connection with my termination.

Company Offer. Although the Company has no obligation to do so, if I: (i) fulfill the Requirements to Accept Offer; and (ii) comply with all of my legal and contractual obligations to the Company, then the Company will provide me with the following severance benefit (the “Severance Benefit”):

(a)Severance Payment. The Company will pay me, as severance, a total amount of $390,948 (less required payroll deductions and any other offsets for money I owe the Company), of which $374,623 represents the Lump Sum Severance Payment and COBRA Payment pursuant to Section 3(a) and 3(c) of the Company’s Severance Plan for Executive Officers (“Separation Payment”), and additional severance of $16,325. This Separation Payment is in addition to wages or other amounts earned as of the Termination date, and I am entitled to those amounts regardless of whether or not I sign this Agreement.

The Separation Payment will be paid to me as consideration for my settlement, release, and discharge of any and all known or unknown claims as described below. In order to receive this Separation Payment, the Requirements to Accept Offer described below must be fulfilled and I must otherwise comply with all of my legal and contractual obligations to the Company.

(b)Annual Incentive Payment. If I am not eligible to receive an annual incentive payment under the terms of the Company’s Performance Incentive Program (because I am not retirement eligible under that program), I will remain eligible to receive a prorated lump sum cash payment under the Company’s Performance Incentive Program as described in Section 3(b) of the Company’s Severance Plan for Executive Officers (the “Prorated Annual Incentive Payment”). I understand that no Prorated Annual Incentive Payment is guaranteed and will be calculated and determined by the Company based on fiscal year performance achievement against the applicable performance goals and methodology set forth in the Performance Incentive Payment. The Prorated Annual Incentive Payment, if any, will be made after the end of the fiscal year in which my termination occurs.

(c)Outplacement Support. The Company will provide me up to (12) months of outplacement support through a provider selected and paid for by the Company.

If the Requirements to Accept Offer are not fulfilled, the Company Offer automatically terminates. 

Requirements to Accept Offer. In order to accept the Company Offer I must:

(a)    sign this Agreement and return it to the Company by either:

(i)hand-delivering the Agreement to Peggy Chapman, Director, Human Resources, 9357 Spectrum Center Blvd., San Diego, CA 92123 no later than close of business on May 28, 2021; or

(ii)mailing or sending the Agreement by overnight service such as Federal Express to: Peggy Chapman, Director, Human Resources, 9357 Spectrum Center Blvd., San Diego, CA 92123. If mailed, the envelope must be postmarked no later than May 28, 2021 and must be received within a reasonable time thereafter. If overnighted, it must be received no later than May 28, 2021.

(iii)faxing the Agreement to Peggy Chapman, Director, Human Resources at [ ] no later than May 28, 2021; or

(iv)sending the Agreement via Electronic Mail (email) to Peggy Chapman, Director, Human Resources at [ ] no later than May 28, 2021.

(b)    not revoke this Agreement during the seven (7) day Revocation Period.

Time When Payment Will Be Made.  If I fulfill the Requirements to Accept Offer described above, (i) the Separation Payment will be issued to me in a one-time, lump-sum payment (via direct deposit or a mailed check, according to my previously designated preferences) within ten (10) days after the Revocation Period has expired or Termination Date, whichever is later and (ii) any Prorated Annual Incentive Payment to which I become entitled will be paid to me in a one-time, lump-sum payment (via direct deposit or a mailed check, according to my previously designated preferences) following the end of the fiscal year in which my Termination Date occurs and in no event prior to the date the Revocation Period has expired.

Release of Claims. By signing and returning this Agreement to the Company, I hereby generally and completely settle, release and discharge any and all claims of every type, known or unknown, which I have or may have against the Company, and its board members, shareholders, directors, officers, employees and representatives (collectively the “Releasees”), whether known or unknown, that arise out of or are in any way related to events, acts, conduct, or omissions of the Releasees occurring prior to or on the date I sign this Agreement. This is a general release of all claims and includes, without limitation, all claims related to my employment with the Company or the termination of that employment, and all claims arising under any Federal, State, or local laws or regulations pertaining to employment, including, but not limited to claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Fair Labor Standards Act, Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, the California Government Code, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, California Pregnancy Disability Law, the California Family Rights Act, the California Labor Code, including but not limited to California Labor Code section 132a, any amendments to any of these statutes, and any other federal, state, or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or common law, regardless of whether such claim be based on an action filed by me or by a governmental agency.

    I understand and acknowledge that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, the Fair Labor Standards Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the California Family Rights Act, the California Labor Code, as well as any amendments to any of these statues, and common law, provide the right to an individual to bring charges, claims, or complaints against their employer or their former employer if the individual believes they have been discriminated against or harassed, including but not limited to, discrimination or harassment on the basis of pregnancy, race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or medical condition. With full understanding of the rights afforded me under these laws, and to the fullest extent permitted by law, agree not to file against Releasees any charges, complaints against Releasees for any alleged violation(s) of any of these acts, statutes, regulations, or the common law regarding events that have occurred in connection with my employment with the Company.

Waiver of Notice Requirements under State and Federal WARN Act.  By signing and returning this Agreement to the Company and in further consideration of receipt of my Separation Package, I agree and understand that I am waiving my right to bring any and all claims which I have or may have relating to the minimum advanced notice requirements as set forth under the Federal or State WARN Act.  I also understand and agree that I am waiving my right to receive pay in lieu of notice under the WARN Act.

Unknown Claims. This section shall be governed by California law. I I understand that I may have claims of which I may be unaware or unsuspecting which I am giving up by signing this Agreement. I also expressly waive all rights I might have under Section 1542 of the Civil Code of California which reads as follows:

A general release does not extend to claims that the creditor or releasing party does not know or suspect to exist in his or her favor at the time of executing the release, and that if known by him or her, would have materially affected his or her settlement with the debtor or released party.

Waiver of Age Discrimination Claims. I received this Agreement on May 7, 2021 and have been given a twenty-one (21) to consider whether to sign it. I understand that even if I sign and return this Agreement, I can still revoke this Agreement within seven (7) days after it is returned to the Company (the “Revocation Period”) and this Agreement will not become effective or enforceable until the Revocation Period has expired (such date, the “Effective Date”).

I understand and agree that I:

1.    Have carefully read and fully understands all of the provisions of this Agreement;

2.    Am, through this Agreement, releasing the Company from any and all claims I may have against it to date under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (29 U.S.C. § 621, et seq.);

3.    Knowingly and voluntarily agree to all of the terms set forth in this Agreement;

4.    Knowingly and voluntarily intend to be legally bound by the same;

5.    Was advised and hereby am advised in writing to consider the terms of this Agreement and consult with an attorney of my choice prior to executing this Agreement; and,

6.    Understand that rights or claims under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (29 U.S.C. §621, et seq.) that may arise after the date this Agreement is executed are not waived.

7.    [Have been provided with the ADEA disclosure information (under 29 U.S.C. § 626(f)(1)(H)), attached hereto as Exhibit 1.]

Claims Not Affected. This is a general release of all claims, and excludes only (i) any rights or claims for indemnification I may have pursuant to any written indemnification agreement with the Company to which I am a party or under applicable law; (ii) any claims which I may have by reason of any Social Security, Worker’s Compensation, or Unemployment laws, or any benefits earned during my employment which may be payable to me now or in the future under any of the Benefit and/or Welfare Programs of the Company; (iii) any other rights which are not waivable as a matter of law; and (iii) any claims for breach of this Agreement.

Advice to Consult With Attorney. I have been (i) advised in writing to consult with an attorney, and (ii) given twenty-one (21) to thoroughly review and discuss all aspects of this Agreement with my attorney before signing this Agreement and I have thoroughly discussed, or in the alternative have freely elected to waive any further opportunity to discuss, this Agreement with my attorney.

Agreement Knowingly and Voluntarily Executed. I freely and voluntarily entered into this Agreement on my own behalf, in the exercise of my own free act, deed and will, and without any duress or coercion. I understand that in executing this Agreement, it becomes final and conclusive.

Confidentiality. I agree that the terms and conditions of this Release shall remain confidential as between the Company and me and shall not be disclosed to any other person except as provided by law or to my attorney, spouse or significant other, accountant and/or financial advisor. I also agree that during my employment I may have had access to confidential information and trade secrets concerning products, business plans, marketing strategies and other Company information and that I shall keep these matters completely confidential. I understand that nothing in this Agreement prohibits me from disclosing facts or information that I have the right to disclose under state or federal law, including any facts relating to a claim for sexual harassment or discrimination based on sex.

Continuing Obligations; Non-Disparagement and Non-Solicitation. I acknowledge and agree that I remain bound by any previous confidentiality, assignment of intellectual property, and restrictive covenant agreements between me and the Company, and will abide by those continuing obligations. I also agree: (a) not to disparage the Company, its officers, directors, employees, shareholders, and agents, in any manner likely to be harmful to its or their business, business reputation, or personal reputation; provided that I may respond accurately and fully to

any question, inquiry or request for information when required by legal process, but agree to provide the Company with notice of any such inquiry or request for information within two weeks of such request; and (b) for a period of one year following my last day of employment with the Company, not to solicit (directly or indirectly) any employee of the Company to terminate his or her employment relationship with the Company in order to become an employee or consultant to or for any other person or entity.

Notice of Rights Pursuant to Section 7 of the Defend Trade Secrets Act (DTSA). Notwithstanding any provisions in this agreement or the Company policy applicable to the unauthorized use or disclosure of trade secrets, I am hereby notified that, pursuant to Section 7 of the DTSA, I cannot be held criminally or civilly liable under any Federal or State trade secret law for the disclosure of a trade secret that is made (i) in confidence to a Federal, State, or local government official, either directly or indirectly, or to an attorney; and (ii) solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law.  I also may not be held so liable for such disclosures made in a complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit or other proceeding, if such filing is made under seal.  In addition, individuals who file a lawsuit for retaliation by an employer for reporting a suspected violation of law may disclose the trade secret to the attorney of the individual and use the trade secret information in the court proceeding, if the individual files any document containing the trade secret under seal and does not disclose the trade secret, except pursuant to court order.

Reporting to Governmental Agencies. Nothing in this Agreement prevents me from filing a charge or complaint with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the National Labor Relations Board, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Securities and Exchange Commission or any other federal, state or local governmental agency or commission (“Government Agencies”).  I understand this Agreement does not limit my ability to communicate with any Government Agencies or otherwise participate in any investigation or proceeding that may be conducted by any Government Agency, including providing documents or other information, without notice to the Company.  However, this Agreement and the releases contained herein does mean that I may not collect any monetary damages or receive any other remedies from charges filed with or actions by any Government Agencies.

No Admission of Wrongdoing by the Company. The Company expressly denies any violation of any federal, state or local law. Accordingly, while this Agreement resolves all issues referred to in this Agreement, it is not, and shall not be construed as, an admission by the Company of any violation of any federal, state or local law, or of any liability whatsoever. I am unaware of any claims against (or wrongdoing by) the Company.

No Unreported Claims. I warrant and represent that I am not aware of any claims or proceedings, or threat of claims against the Company or acts or omissions that might lead to a claim against the Company that I have not already reported to the Company.

General Provisions. This Agreement, including its Exhibits, constitutes the complete, final and exclusive embodiment of the entire agreement between me and the Company with regard to its subject matter. It is entered into without reliance on any promise or representation, written or oral, other than those expressly contained herein, and it supersedes any other such promises,

warranties or representations. This Agreement may not be modified or amended except in a writing signed by both me and a duly authorized officer of the Company. This Agreement will bind the heirs, personal representatives, successors and assigns of both me and the Company, and inure to the benefit of both me and the Company, their heirs, successors and assigns. The Company may freely assign this Agreement, without my prior written consent. I may not assign any of my duties hereunder, and I may only assign any of my rights hereunder with the written consent of the Company. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be contrary to applicable law, it shall be modified or disregarded as necessary and the remainder of the Agreement will remain in full force and effect. This Agreement will be deemed to have been entered into and will be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of California without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any ambiguity in this Agreement shall not be construed against either party as the drafter. Any waiver of a breach of this Agreement shall be in writing and shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any successive breach. A facsimile, copy or electronic mail (scanned PDF) of this Agreement shall be deemed an original.

I have read and understand all of the provisions of this Agreement and I voluntarily enter into this Agreement by signing it on May 10, 2021.

	/s/ Andrew Martin
Witness Signature	Andrew Martin

EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Darin Harris, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Jack in the Box Inc.;

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Dated:	May 12, 2021	/S/ DARIN HARRIS
		Darin Harris
		Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Tim Mullany, certify that:

1.I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Jack in the Box Inc.;

2.Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3.Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4.The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a.Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b.Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c.Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d.Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5.The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions)

a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b.Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Dated:	May 12, 2021	/S/ TIM MULLANY
		Tim Mullany
		Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

I, Darin Harris, Chief Executive Officer of Jack in the Box Inc. (the “Registrant”), do hereby certify in accordance with 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of the Registrant, to which this certification is attached as an exhibit (the “Report”), fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m); and

(2)the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

Dated:	May 12, 2021	/S/ DARIN HARRIS
		Darin Harris
		Chief Executive Officer

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

I, Tim Mullany, Chief Financial Officer of Jack in the Box Inc. (the “Registrant”), do hereby certify in accordance with 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1)the quarterly report on Form 10-Q of the Registrant, to which this certification is attached as an exhibit (the “Report”), fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m); and

(2)the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

Dated:	May 12, 2021	/S/ TIM MULLANY
		Tim Mullany
		Chief Financial Officer

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	Apr. 11, 2021	May 07, 2021
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Entity Address, Address Line One	9357 Spectrum Center Blvd.
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Entity Address, Postal Zip Code	92123
City Area Code	858
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 11, 2021	Sep. 27, 2020
Current assets:
Cash	$ 90,637	$ 199,662
Restricted cash	18,137	37,258
Accounts and other receivables, net	86,721	78,417
Inventories	2,158	1,808
Prepaid expenses	6,784	10,114
Current assets held for sale	3,883	4,598
Other current assets	3,703	3,724
Total current assets	212,023	335,581
Property and equipment:
Property and equipment, at cost	1,144,503	1,132,430
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(812,489)	(796,448)
Property and equipment, net	332,014	335,982
Other assets:
Operating lease right-of-use assets	914,010	904,548
Intangible assets, net	262	277
Goodwill	47,161	47,161
Deferred tax assets	71,167	72,322
Other assets, net	214,138	210,623
Total other assets	1,246,738	1,234,931
Total assets	1,790,775	1,906,494
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	850	818
Current operating lease liabilities	153,297	179,000
Accounts payable	24,695	31,105
Accrued liabilities	123,550	129,431
Total current liabilities	302,392	340,354
Long-term liabilities:
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	1,271,412	1,376,913
Long-term operating lease liabilities, net of current portion	792,183	776,094
Other long-term liabilities	205,345	206,494
Total long-term liabilities	2,268,940	2,359,501
Stockholders’ deficit:
Preferred stock $0.01 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, none issued	0	0
Common stock $0.01 par value, 175,000,000 shares authorized, 82,510,007 and 82,369,714 issued, respectively	825	824
Capital in excess of par value	496,798	489,515
Retained earnings	1,704,766	1,636,211
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	(108,640)	(110,605)
Treasury stock, at cost, 60,287,482 and 59,646,773 shares, respectively	(2,874,306)	(2,809,306)
Total stockholders’ deficit	(780,557)	(793,361)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 1,790,775	$ 1,906,494
Treasury stock at cost, shares	60,287,482	59,646,773

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Apr. 11, 2021	Sep. 27, 2020
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	15,000,000	15,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	175,000,000	175,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	82,510,007	82,369,714
Treasury stock at cost, shares	60,287,482	59,646,773

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Earnings - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020
Revenues	$ 257,217	$ 216,157	$ 595,758	$ 523,830
Operating costs and expenses, net:
Food and packaging	23,938	22,237	56,315	53,585
Payroll and employee benefits	26,440	24,261	61,371	56,151
Occupancy and other	13,349	12,570	31,184	28,528
Selling, general and administrative expenses	18,861	24,203	39,360	52,451
Depreciation and amortization	10,696	12,282	25,267	29,010
Impairment and other charges (gains), net	1,228	716	776	(8,575)
Gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants	(1,532)	0	(2,815)	(1,575)
Total operating costs and expenses	192,329	183,315	441,944	421,038
Earnings from operations	64,888	32,842	153,814	102,792
Other pension and post-retirement expenses, net	203	512	474	39,490
Interest expense, net	15,227	15,409	35,962	35,351
Earnings before income taxes	49,458	16,921	117,378	27,951
Income taxes	13,524	5,458	30,585	8,591
Net earnings	$ 35,934	$ 11,463	$ 86,793	$ 19,360
Earnings per share:
Basic (in USD per share)	$ 1.58	$ 0.50	$ 3.80	$ 0.83
Earnings Per Share, Diluted	1.58	0.50	3.78	0.82
Cash dividends declared per common share (in USD per share)	$ 0.40	$ 0.40	$ 0.80	$ 0.80
Company Restaurant Sales
Revenues	$ 85,962	$ 74,380	$ 200,240	$ 179,744
Franchise
Revenues	77,901	69,885	181,650	165,969
Operating costs and expenses, net:
Occupancy and other	48,904	48,341	114,073	112,858
Franchise support and other costs	3,341	2,971	6,614	7,647
Franchise advertising and other services expenses	47,104	35,734	109,799	90,958
Royalty and Other
Revenues	47,231	37,764	106,879	90,230
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services
Revenues	$ 46,123	$ 34,128	$ 106,989	$ 87,887

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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 35,934	$ 11,463	$ 86,793	$ 19,360
Actuarial losses arising during the period	0	(61,090)	0	(32,507)
Actuarial losses and prior service costs reclassified to earnings	1,138	1,362	2,655	41,672
Unrecognized periodic benefit costs	1,138	(59,728)	2,655	9,165
Tax effect	(296)	15,503	(690)	(2,379)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	842	(44,225)	1,965	6,786
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent, Total	842	(44,225)	1,965	6,786
Comprehensive income (loss)	$ 36,776	$ (32,762)	$ 88,758	$ 26,146

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 86,793	$ 19,360
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	25,267	29,010
Amortization of franchise tenant improvement allowances and other	1,534	1,765
Deferred finance cost amortization	3,013	3,046
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation arrangements	(1,112)	(77)
Deferred income taxes	(882)	6,783
Share-based compensation expense	2,836	5,865
Pension and post-retirement expense	474	39,490
(Gains) losses on cash surrender value of company-owned life insurance	(9,352)	3,150
Gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants	(2,815)	(1,575)
Gains on the disposition of property and equipment, net	(1,931)	(10,170)
Non-cash operating lease costs	(11,870)	(13,118)
Impairment charges and other	1,340	133
Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions:
Accounts and other receivables	(4,490)	(22,858)
Inventories	(288)	28
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	3,461	(10,350)
Accounts payable	(14,614)	20,660
Accrued liabilities	6,499	1,400
Pension and post-retirement contributions	(3,577)	(3,582)
Franchise tenant improvement allowance disbursements	(567)	(5,811)
Other	(1,175)	(4,222)
Cash flows provided by operating activities	78,544	58,927
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(22,928)	(12,777)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment	3,629	22,394
Proceeds from the sale and leaseback of assets	0	17,373
Proceeds from the sale of company-operated restaurants	965	1,575
Other	2,616	1,036
Cash flows (used in) provided by investing activities	(15,718)	29,601
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	0	111,376
Repayments of borrowings on revolving credit facilities	(107,875)	(3,500)
Principal repayments on debt	(415)	(3,640)
Debt issuance costs	0	(216)
Dividends paid on common stock	(18,130)	(18,466)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	4,340	3,559
Repurchases of common stock	(65,000)	(155,576)
Payroll tax payments for equity award issuances	(3,892)	(4,442)
Cash flows used in financing activities	(190,972)	(70,905)
Cash flows provided by (used in) continuing operations	(128,146)	17,623
Cash and restricted cash at beginning of period	236,920	151,561
Cash and restricted cash at end of period	$ 108,774	$ 169,184

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Basis Of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2021

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Basis Of Presentation

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Nature of operations — Founded in 1951, Jack in the Box Inc. (the “Company”) operates and franchises Jack in the Box® quick-service restaurants. The following table summarizes the number of restaurants as of the end of each period:

	April 11, 2021	April 12, 2020
Company-operated	148	144
Franchise	2,080	2,102
Total system	2,228	2,246

References to the Company throughout these notes to condensed consolidated financial statements are made using the first person notations of “we,” “us” and “our.”

Basis of presentation — The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2020 (“2020 Form 10-K”). The accounting policies used in preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements are the same as those described in our 2020 Form 10-K with the exception of the accounting standards adopted in fiscal 2021, which are described below.

In our opinion, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of financial condition and results of operations for these interim periods have been included. Operating results for one interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results for any other interim period or for the full year.

Segment reporting — The Company is comprised of one operating segment.

Fiscal year — Our fiscal year is 52 or 53 weeks ending the Sunday closest to September 30. Fiscal years 2021 and 2020 include 53 and 52 weeks, respectively. Our first quarter includes 16 weeks and all other quarters include 12 weeks, with the exception of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, which includes 13 weeks. All comparisons between 2021 and 2020 refer to the 12-weeks (“quarter”) and 28-weeks (“year-to-date”) ended April 11, 2021 and April 12, 2020, respectively, unless otherwise indicated.

Use of estimates — In preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, management is required to make certain assumptions and estimates that affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and the disclosure of contingencies. In making these assumptions and estimates, management may from time to time seek advice and consider information provided by actuaries and other experts in a particular area. Actual amounts could differ materially from these estimates.

Risks and uncertainties — The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to have varying degrees of disruption on our business. Throughout the pandemic substantially all of our restaurants have remained open, with the majority of our dining rooms closed and locations operating in an off-premise model, leveraging our drive-thru, carryout and delivery capabilities. We continue to prioritize the health and safety of team members and guests through adhering to all safety procedures that were implemented last year.

While we do not know the future impact COVID-19 will have on our business, or when our business will fully return to normal operations, we expect to see a continued impact from COVID-19 on our results in 2021.

Advertising costs — We administer a marketing fund which includes contractual contributions. In 2021 and 2020, marketing fund contributions from franchise and company-operated restaurants were approximately 5.0% of gross revenues, with the exception of our March and April 2020 marketing fees. In response to the economic burden associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company reduced March 2020 marketing fees to 4.0% and postponed the collection of these fees over the course of 24 months. April 2020 marketing fees ranged from 2% to 4% based on annualized sales volumes and these fees were collected over three months beginning October 2020. As of April 11, 2021, postponed marketing fees which remain uncollected were $5.5 million, of which $4.4 million is included within “Accounts and other receivable, net” and $1.1 million is included within “Other assets, net” in our condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Total contributions made by the Company are included in “Selling, general, and administrative expenses” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings and for the quarter and year-to-date totaled $4.3 million and $10.1 million, respectively, in 2021 and $3.5 million and $8.9 million, respectively, in 2020.

Restricted cash — In accordance with the terms of our securitized financing facility, certain cash balances are required to be held in trust. Such restricted cash primarily represents cash collections and cash reserves held by the trustee to be used for payments of quarterly interest and commitment fees required for the Class A-1 and Class A-2 Notes. Starting in the second quarter of 2020, with uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 events, we voluntarily elected to fund cash held in trust for one additional quarterly interest and commitment fee payment. This voluntary election was discontinued in the second quarter of 2021. As of April 11, 2021 and September 27, 2020, restricted cash balances were $18.1 million and $37.3 million, respectively.

Effect of new accounting pronouncements — In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance which aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs in cloud computing arrangements with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. The Company adopted the standard in the first quarter of 2021. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued guidance replacing the incurred loss impairment methodology with a new methodology that reflects current expected losses on financial assets, including trade accounts receivables. The new methodology requires entities to estimate and recognize credit losses each reporting period. The Company adopted the new guidance in the first quarter of 2021 using the modified retrospective method. The adoption did not have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements.

The Company closely monitors the financial condition of our franchisees and estimates the allowance for credit losses based on the lifetime expected loss on receivables. These estimates are based on historical collection experience with our franchisees as well as other factors, including current market conditions and events. Credit quality is monitored through the timing of payments compared to predefined aging criteria and known facts regarding the financial condition of the franchisee or customer. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after recovery efforts have ceased. The Company’s allowance for receivables have not historically been material.

The following table summarizes the activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts (in thousands):

Balance as of September 27, 2020	$	(5,541)
Provision for expected credit losses	(476)
Write-offs charged against the allowance	19
Balance as of April 11, 2021	$	(5,998)

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Revenue

6 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2021

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Revenue

REVENUE

Nature of products and services — We derive revenue from retail sales at Jack in the Box company-operated restaurants and rental revenue, royalties, advertising, and franchise and other fees from franchise-operated restaurants.

Our franchise arrangements generally provide for an initial franchise fee of $50,000 per restaurant and generally require that franchisees pay royalty and marketing fees at 5% of gross sales. These arrangements also require franchisees to pay sourcing, technology, and other miscellaneous fees.

Disaggregation of revenue — The following table disaggregates revenue by primary source (in thousands):

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Sources of revenue:
Company restaurant sales	$	85,962	$	74,380	$	200,240	$	179,744
Franchise rental revenues	77,901		69,885		181,650		165,969
Franchise royalties	43,620		36,049		100,963		86,292
Marketing fees	42,317		30,550		98,093		79,385
Technology and sourcing fees	3,806		3,578		8,896		8,502
Franchise fees and other services	3,611		1,715		5,916		3,938
Total revenue	$	257,217	$	216,157	$	595,758	$	523,830

Contract liabilities — Our contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue resulting from initial fees received from franchisees for new restaurant openings or new franchise terms, which are recognized over the franchise term. We classify these contract liabilities as “Accrued liabilities” and “Other long-term liabilities” in our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

A summary of significant changes in our contract liabilities is presented below (in thousands):

	Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Deferred franchise fees at beginning of period	$	43,541	$	46,272
Revenue recognized	(3,075)		(3,061)
Additions	1,118		1,488
Deferred franchise fees at end of period	$	41,584	$	44,699

The following table reflects the estimated franchise fees to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied as of April 11, 2021 (in thousands):

Remainder of 2021	$	2,397
2022	4,812
2023	4,661
2024	4,471
2025	4,241
Thereafter	21,002
	$	41,584

We have applied the optional exemption, as provided for under Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which allows us to not disclose the transaction price allocated to unsatisfied performance obligations when the transaction price is a sales-based royalty.

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Summary of Refranchisings and Franchisee Development

6 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2021

Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Abstract]

Summary of Refranchisings and Franchisee Development

SUMMARY OF REFRANCHISINGS AND FRANCHISE ACQUISITIONS

Refranchisings — In 2021 and 2020, no company-operated restaurants were sold to franchisees. Amounts included in “Gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants” in both periods related to resolutions of certain contingencies from the sale of restaurants in prior years.

Franchise acquisitions — In fiscal 2021, we acquired four franchise restaurants in connection with exercising our right of first refusal. We account for the acquisition of franchised restaurants using the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. The purchase price allocations were based on fair value estimates determined using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). The acquisition was not material to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Leases

6 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2021

Leases [Abstract]

Leases

LEASES

As lessor, our leases and subleases primarily consist of restaurants that have been leased to franchisees subsequent to refranchising transactions. Revenues from leasing arrangements with our franchisees are presented in “Franchise rental revenues” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings, and the related expenses are presented in “Franchise occupancy expenses.”

The following table presents rental income (in thousands):

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Operating lease income - franchise	$	54,142	$	54,695	$	126,384	$	127,359
Variable lease income - franchise	23,759		15,190		55,266		38,610
Franchise rental revenues	$	77,901	$	69,885	$	181,650	$	165,969
Operating lease income - closed restaurants and other (1)	$	1,360	$	1,470	$	3,225	$	3,527

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(1)Primarily relates to closed restaurant properties included in “Impairment and other charges (gains), net” in our condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

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Fair Value Measurements

6 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2021

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Financial assets and liabilities — The following table presents our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (2) (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (2) (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (2) (Level 3)
Fair value measurements as of April 11, 2021:
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan (1)	$	18,066	$	18,066	$	—	$	—
Total liabilities at fair value	$	18,066	$	18,066	$	—	$	—
Fair value measurements as of September 27, 2020:
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan (1)	$	25,071	$	25,071	$	—	$	—
Total liabilities at fair value	$	25,071	$	25,071	$	—	$	—

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(1)We maintain an unfunded defined contribution plan for key executives and other members of management. The fair value of this obligation is based on the closing market prices of the participants’ elected investments. The obligation is included in “Accrued liabilities” and “Other long-term liabilities” on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

(2)We did not have any transfers in or out of Level 1, 2 or 3.

The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of our Class A-2 Notes as of April 11, 2021 and September 27, 2020 (in thousands):

	April 11, 2021				September 27, 2020
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Class A-2 Notes	$	1,290,251	$	1,355,044	$	1,290,251	$	1,354,241

The fair value of the Class A-2 Notes was estimated using Level 2 inputs based on quoted market prices in markets that are not considered active markets.

Non-financial assets and liabilities — Our non-financial instruments, which primarily consist of property and equipment, operating lease right-of-use assets, goodwill and intangible assets, are reported at carrying value and are not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. However, on an annual basis, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying value may not be recoverable, non-financial instruments are assessed for impairment. If applicable, the carrying values are written down to fair value.

In connection with our impairment reviews performed during 2021, no material fair value adjustments were required.

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Impairment and Other Charges, Net

6 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2021

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Impairment and Other Charges (Gains), Net

IMPAIRMENT AND OTHER CHARGES (GAINS), NET

Impairment and other charges (gains), net in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings is comprised of the following (in thousands):

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Costs of closed restaurants and other (1)	$	441	$	331	$	1,464	$	432
Restructuring costs	(2)		118		4		1,163
Losses (gains) on disposition of property and equipment, net (2)	229		267		(1,931)		(10,170)
Accelerated depreciation	560		—		1,239		—
	$	1,228	$	716	$	776	$	(8,575)

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(1)Costs of closed restaurants primarily include impairment charges as a result of our decision to close restaurants, ongoing costs associated with closed restaurants, and canceled project costs.

(2)Year-to-date 2021, includes gains on the sale of two real estate properties. Year-to-date 2020, includes a $10.8 million gain related to the sale of one of our corporate office buildings.

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Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 11, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	INCOME TAXESThe income tax provisions reflect tax rates of 27.3% in the second quarter and 26.1% year-to-date, compared with 32.3% and 30.7%, respectively, in fiscal year 2020. The major components of the year-over-year decrease in tax rates were a decrease in the impact of non-deductible compensation for certain officers, an increase in non-taxable gains from the market performance of insurance products used to fund certain non-qualified retirement plans, and a decrease in non-deductible costs resulting from a California Private Attorney General Act lawsuit settled in the prior year, partially offset by an adjustment related to state taxes recorded in the second quarter of fiscal year 2021.

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Retirement Plans

6 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2021

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Retirement Plans

RETIREMENT PLANS

Defined benefit pension plans — We sponsor two defined benefit pension plans, a frozen “Qualified Plan” covering substantially all full-time employees hired prior to January 1, 2011, and an unfunded supplemental executive retirement plan (“SERP”) which provides certain employees additional pension benefits and was closed to new participants effective January 1, 2007. Benefits under both plans are based on the employee’s years of service and compensation over defined periods of employment.

In the fourth quarter of 2019, the Company amended its Qualified Plan to add a limited lump sum payment window whereby certain terminated participants with a vested pension benefit could elect to receive either an immediate lump sum or a monthly annuity payment of their accrued benefit. The offering period began September 16, 2019 and ended October 31, 2019. The participants that elected a lump sum benefit under the program were paid in December 2019, which triggered settlement accounting. As a result of the offering, the Company’s Qualified Plan paid $122.3 million from its plan assets to those who accepted the offer, thereby reducing the plan’s pension benefit obligation. The transaction had no cash impact to the Company but did result in a non-cash settlement charge of $38.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2020. Routine lump sum payments made in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 resulted in a non-settlement charge of $0.3 million.

Post-retirement healthcare plans — We also sponsor two healthcare plans, closed to new participants, that provide post-retirement medical benefits to certain employees who have met minimum age and service requirements. The plans are contributory, with retiree contributions adjusted annually, and they contain other cost-sharing features such as deductibles and coinsurance.

Net periodic benefit cost — The components of net periodic benefit cost in each period were as follows (in thousands): 

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Defined benefit pension plans:
Interest cost	$	3,398	$	3,669	$	7,930	$	8,745
Expected return on plan assets	(4,463)		(4,706)		(10,414)		(11,362)
Pension settlements (1)	—		321		—		38,927
Actuarial losses (1)	1,213		1,019		2,829		2,691
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs (1)	4		19		10		45
Net periodic benefit cost	$	152	$	322	$	355	$	39,046
Post-retirement healthcare plans:
Interest cost	$	130	$	187	$	303	$	435
Actuarial (gains) losses (1)	(79)		3		(184)		9
Net periodic benefit cost	$	51	$	190	$	119	$	444

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(1)Amounts were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net earnings as a component of “Other pension and post-retirement expenses, net.”

Future cash flows — Our policy is to fund our plans at or above the minimum required by law. As of January 1, 2020, the date of our last actuarial funding valuation, there was no minimum contribution funding requirement for the Qualified Plan. Details regarding 2021 contributions are as follows (in thousands):

	SERP		Post-Retirement Healthcare Plans
Net year-to-date contributions	$	3,060	$	517
Remaining estimated net contributions during fiscal 2021	$	2,163	$	743

We continue to evaluate contributions to our Qualified Plan based on changes in pension assets as a result of asset performance in the current market and the economic environment. We do not anticipate making any contributions to our Qualified Plan in fiscal 2021.

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Stockholders' Deficit

6 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2021

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Stockholders' Deficit

STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

Summary of changes in stockholders’ deficit — A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of stockholders’ deficit is presented below (in thousands):

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Balance at beginning of period	$	(749,123)	$	(841,153)	$	(793,361)	$	(737,584)
Shares issued under stock plans, including tax benefit	4,226		3,375		4,340		3,559
Share-based compensation expense	1,605		2,681		2,836		5,865
Dividends declared	(9,041)		(9,067)		(18,130)		(18,492)
Purchases of treasury stock	(65,000)		—		(65,000)		(153,550)
Net earnings	35,934		11,463		86,793		19,360
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	842		(44,225)		1,965		6,786
Cumulative-effect from a change in accounting principle	—		—		—		(2,870)
Balance at end of period	$	(780,557)	$	(876,926)	$	(780,557)	$	(876,926)

Repurchases of common stock — The Company repurchased 0.6 million shares of its common stock in the second quarter of fiscal 2021 at an average price of $101.45 per share for an aggregate cost of $65.0 million. There were no repurchases of common stock in the first quarter of fiscal 2021. As of April 11, 2021, this leaves $135.0 million remaining under share repurchase programs authorized by the Board of Directors, consisting of $35.0 million that expires in November 2021 and $100.0 million that expires in November 2022.

Dividends — During 2021, the Board of Directors declared two cash dividends of $0.40 per common share totaling $18.2 million. Future dividends are subject to approval by our Board of Directors.

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Average Shares Outstanding

6 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2021

Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]

Average Shares Outstanding

AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING

The following table reconciles basic weighted-average shares outstanding to diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands):

	Quarter		Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021	April 12, 2020	April 11, 2021	April 12, 2020
Weighted-average shares outstanding – basic	22,723	22,803	22,863	23,339
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Nonvested stock awards and units	50	85	72	144
Stock options	9	—	8	—
Performance share awards	2	7	2	7
Weighted-average shares outstanding – diluted	22,784	22,895	22,945	23,490
Excluded from diluted weighted-average shares outstanding:
Antidilutive	32	362	39	307
Performance conditions not satisfied at the end of the period	36	77	36	77

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Contingencies and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2021

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Contingencies and Contingencies

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal matters — We assess contingencies, including litigation contingencies, to determine the degree of probability and range of possible loss for potential accrual in our financial statements. An estimated loss contingency is accrued in the financial statements if it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Because litigation is inherently unpredictable, assessing contingencies is highly subjective and requires judgments about future events. When evaluating litigation contingencies, we may be unable to provide a meaningful estimate due to a number of factors, including the procedural status of the matter in question, the availability of appellate remedies, insurance coverage related to the claim or claims in question, the presence of complex or novel legal theories, and the ongoing discovery and development of information important to the matter. In addition, damage amounts claimed in litigation against us may be unsupported, exaggerated, or unrelated to possible outcomes, and as such are not meaningful indicators of our potential liability or financial exposure. We regularly review contingencies to determine the adequacy of the accruals and related disclosures. The ultimate amount of loss may differ from these estimates. As of April 11, 2021 and September 27, 2020, the Company had recorded aggregate liabilities of $3.9 million and $3.8 million, respectively, within “Accrued liabilities” on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, for all matters including those described below, that were probable and reasonably estimable. While we believe that additional losses beyond these accruals are reasonably possible, we cannot estimate a possible loss contingency or range of reasonably possible loss contingencies beyond these accruals.

Gessele v. Jack in the Box Inc. — In August 2010, five former employees instituted litigation in federal court in Oregon alleging claims under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and Oregon wage and hour laws. The plaintiffs alleged that the Company failed to pay non-exempt employees for certain meal breaks and improperly made payroll deductions for shoe purchases and for workers’ compensation expenses, and later added additional claims relating to timing of final pay and related wage and hour claims involving employees of a franchisee. In 2016, the court dismissed the federal claims and those relating to franchise employees. In June 2017, the court granted class certification with respect to state law claims of improper deductions and late payment of final wages. In November 2019, the court issued a ruling on various dispositive motions, disallowing a portion of plaintiffs’ claimed damages. The parties participated in a voluntary mediation on March 16, 2020, but the matter did not settle. The plaintiffs recently filed a motion for reconsideration of the court’s prior denial of class certification regarding meal and rest break claims which was denied by the court. The plaintiffs requested permission to seek appellate review of that decision, but that request was rejected by the Ninth Circuit. The trial of this matter was recently reassigned to a new judge and is scheduled for December 2021. The Company continues to dispute liability and the plaintiffs’ damage calculations and will continue to vigorously defend against the lawsuit.

Other legal matters — In addition to the matter described above, we are subject to normal and routine litigation brought by former or current employees, customers, franchisees, vendors, landlords, shareholders or others. We intend to defend ourselves in any such matters. Some of these matters may be covered, at least in part, by insurance or other third party indemnity obligation. We record receivables from third party insurers when recovery has been determined to be probable. We believe that the ultimate determination of liability in connection with legal claims pending against us, if any, in excess of amounts already provided for such matters in the consolidated financial statements, will not have a material adverse effect on our business, our annual results of operations, liquidity or financial position; however, it is possible that our business, results of operations, liquidity, or financial condition could be materially affected in a particular future reporting period by the unfavorable resolution of one or more matters or contingencies during such period.

Lease guarantees — We remain contingently liable for certain leases relating to our former Qdoba business which we sold in fiscal 2018. Under the Qdoba Purchase Agreement, the buyer has indemnified the Company of all claims related to these guarantees. As of April 11, 2021, the maximum potential liability of future undiscounted payments under these leases is approximately $26.4 million. The lease terms extend for a maximum of approximately 15 more years and we would remain a guarantor of the leases in the event the leases are extended for any established renewal periods. In the event of default, we believe the exposure is limited due to contractual protections and recourse available in the lease agreements, as well as the Qdoba Purchase Agreement, including a requirement of the landlord to mitigate damages by re-letting the properties in default, and indemnity from the Buyer. The Company has not recorded a liability for these guarantees as we believe the likelihood of making any future payments is remote.

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Supplemental Consolidated Cash Flow Information

6 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2021

Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]

Supplemental Consolidated Cash Flow Information

SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW INFORMATION (in thousands)

	Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Non-cash investing and financing transactions:
Decrease in obligations for treasury stock repurchases	$	—	$	(2,025)
Increase (decrease) in obligations for purchases of property and equipment	$	338	$	(1,247)
Increase in dividends accrued or converted to common stock equivalents	$	108	$	65
Consideration for franchise acquisitions	$	—	$	859
Right-of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations	$	92,723	$	105,748
Right-of use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations	$	65	$	132

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Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information

6 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2021

Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]

Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information

SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION (in thousands)

	April 11, 2021		September 27, 2020
Accounts and other receivables, net:
Trade	$	87,284	$	77,082
Notes receivable	1,714		1,193
Income tax receivable	1,119		1,591
Other	2,602		4,092
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(5,998)		(5,541)
	$	86,721	$	78,417
Other assets, net:
Company-owned life insurance policies	$	120,164	$	113,767
Deferred rent receivable	47,419		48,604
Franchise tenant improvement allowance	28,888		29,437
Other	17,667		18,815
	$	214,138	$	210,623
Accrued liabilities:
Payroll and related taxes	$	26,427	$	34,475
Insurance	23,383		25,310
Advertising	16,144		9,861
Sales and property taxes	8,760		22,038
Deferred franchise fees	4,999		4,934
Other	43,837		32,813
	$	123,550	$	129,431
Other long-term liabilities:
Defined benefit pension plans	$	115,268	$	120,811
Deferred franchise fees	36,585		38,607
Other	53,492		47,076
	$	205,345	$	206,494

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Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 11, 2021
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	SUBSEQUENT EVENTSOn May 7, 2021, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.44 per common share, to be paid on June 11, 2021, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 26, 2021.

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Basis Of Presentation (Policy)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2021

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Nature of operations

Nature of operations — Founded in 1951, Jack in the Box Inc. (the “Company”) operates and franchises Jack in the Box® quick-service restaurants.

Basis of presentation

Basis of presentation — The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2020 (“2020 Form 10-K”). The accounting policies used in preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements are the same as those described in our 2020 Form 10-K with the exception of the accounting standards adopted in fiscal 2021, which are described below.

In our opinion, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of financial condition and results of operations for these interim periods have been included. Operating results for one interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results for any other interim period or for the full year.

Segment reporting

Segment reporting — The Company is comprised of one operating segment.

Fiscal year

Fiscal year — Our fiscal year is 52 or 53 weeks ending the Sunday closest to September 30. Fiscal years 2021 and 2020 include 53 and 52 weeks, respectively. Our first quarter includes 16 weeks and all other quarters include 12 weeks, with the exception of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, which includes 13 weeks. All comparisons between 2021 and 2020 refer to the 12-weeks (“quarter”) and 28-weeks (“year-to-date”) ended April 11, 2021 and April 12, 2020, respectively, unless otherwise indicated.

Use of estimates

Use of estimates — In preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, management is required to make certain assumptions and estimates that affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and the disclosure of contingencies. In making these assumptions and estimates, management may from time to time seek advice and consider information provided by actuaries and other experts in a particular area. Actual amounts could differ materially from these estimates.

Risks and Uncertainties

Risks and uncertainties — The COVID-19 pandemic has continued to have varying degrees of disruption on our business. Throughout the pandemic substantially all of our restaurants have remained open, with the majority of our dining rooms closed and locations operating in an off-premise model, leveraging our drive-thru, carryout and delivery capabilities. We continue to prioritize the health and safety of team members and guests through adhering to all safety procedures that were implemented last year.

While we do not know the future impact COVID-19 will have on our business, or when our business will fully return to normal operations, we expect to see a continued impact from COVID-19 on our results in 2021.

Advertising costs

Advertising costs — We administer a marketing fund which includes contractual contributions. In 2021 and 2020, marketing fund contributions from franchise and company-operated restaurants were approximately 5.0% of gross revenues, with the exception of our March and April 2020 marketing fees. In response to the economic burden associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company reduced March 2020 marketing fees to 4.0% and postponed the collection of these fees over the course of 24 months. April 2020 marketing fees ranged from 2% to 4% based on annualized sales volumes and these fees were collected over three months beginning October 2020. As of April 11, 2021, postponed marketing fees which remain uncollected were $5.5 million, of which $4.4 million is included within “Accounts and other receivable, net” and $1.1 million is included within “Other assets, net” in our condensed consolidated balance sheet.

Total contributions made by the Company are included in “Selling, general, and administrative expenses” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings and for the quarter and year-to-date totaled $4.3 million and $10.1 million, respectively, in 2021 and $3.5 million and $8.9 million, respectively, in 2020.

Restricted cash

Restricted cash — In accordance with the terms of our securitized financing facility, certain cash balances are required to be held in trust. Such restricted cash primarily represents cash collections and cash reserves held by the trustee to be used for payments of quarterly interest and commitment fees required for the Class A-1 and Class A-2 Notes. Starting in the second quarter of 2020, with uncertainty surrounding COVID-19 events, we voluntarily elected to fund cash held in trust for one additional quarterly interest and commitment fee payment. This voluntary election was discontinued in the second quarter of 2021. As of April 11, 2021 and September 27, 2020, restricted cash balances were $18.1 million and $37.3 million, respectively.

Effect of new accounting pronouncements adopted in fiscal 2020

Effect of new accounting pronouncements — In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued guidance which aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs in cloud computing arrangements with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. The Company adopted the standard in the first quarter of 2021. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued guidance replacing the incurred loss impairment methodology with a new methodology that reflects current expected losses on financial assets, including trade accounts receivables. The new methodology requires entities to estimate and recognize credit losses each reporting period. The Company adopted the new guidance in the first quarter of 2021 using the modified retrospective method. The adoption did not have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements.

The Company closely monitors the financial condition of our franchisees and estimates the allowance for credit losses based on the lifetime expected loss on receivables. These estimates are based on historical collection experience with our franchisees as well as other factors, including current market conditions and events. Credit quality is monitored through the timing of payments compared to predefined aging criteria and known facts regarding the financial condition of the franchisee or customer. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after recovery efforts have ceased. The Company’s allowance for receivables have not historically been material.

The following table summarizes the activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts (in thousands):

Balance as of September 27, 2020	$	(5,541)
Provision for expected credit losses	(476)
Write-offs charged against the allowance	19
Balance as of April 11, 2021	$	(5,998)

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Basis Of Presentation (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2021

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Summary of Number of Restaurants

The following table summarizes the number of restaurants as of the end of each period:

	April 11, 2021	April 12, 2020
Company-operated	148	144
Franchise	2,080	2,102
Total system	2,228	2,246

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Revenue (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2021

Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]

Disaggregation of Revenue

Disaggregation of revenue — The following table disaggregates revenue by primary source (in thousands):

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Sources of revenue:
Company restaurant sales	$	85,962	$	74,380	$	200,240	$	179,744
Franchise rental revenues	77,901		69,885		181,650		165,969
Franchise royalties	43,620		36,049		100,963		86,292
Marketing fees	42,317		30,550		98,093		79,385
Technology and sourcing fees	3,806		3,578		8,896		8,502
Franchise fees and other services	3,611		1,715		5,916		3,938
Total revenue	$	257,217	$	216,157	$	595,758	$	523,830

Changes in Contract Liabilities

A summary of significant changes in our contract liabilities is presented below (in thousands):

	Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Deferred franchise fees at beginning of period	$	43,541	$	46,272
Revenue recognized	(3,075)		(3,061)
Additions	1,118		1,488
Deferred franchise fees at end of period	$	41,584	$	44,699

Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction

The following table reflects the estimated franchise fees to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied as of April 11, 2021 (in thousands):

Remainder of 2021	$	2,397
2022	4,812
2023	4,661
2024	4,471
2025	4,241
Thereafter	21,002
	$	41,584

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Leases (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2021

Leases [Abstract]

Lease Income

The following table presents rental income (in thousands):

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Operating lease income - franchise	$	54,142	$	54,695	$	126,384	$	127,359
Variable lease income - franchise	23,759		15,190		55,266		38,610
Franchise rental revenues	$	77,901	$	69,885	$	181,650	$	165,969
Operating lease income - closed restaurants and other (1)	$	1,360	$	1,470	$	3,225	$	3,527

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(1)Primarily relates to closed restaurant properties included in “Impairment and other charges (gains), net” in our condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2021

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis

The following table presents our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

	Total		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (2) (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (2) (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (2) (Level 3)
Fair value measurements as of April 11, 2021:
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan (1)	$	18,066	$	18,066	$	—	$	—
Total liabilities at fair value	$	18,066	$	18,066	$	—	$	—
Fair value measurements as of September 27, 2020:
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan (1)	$	25,071	$	25,071	$	—	$	—
Total liabilities at fair value	$	25,071	$	25,071	$	—	$	—

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(1)We maintain an unfunded defined contribution plan for key executives and other members of management. The fair value of this obligation is based on the closing market prices of the participants’ elected investments. The obligation is included in “Accrued liabilities” and “Other long-term liabilities” on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

(2)We did not have any transfers in or out of Level 1, 2 or 3.

Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of Notes

The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of our Class A-2 Notes as of April 11, 2021 and September 27, 2020 (in thousands):

	April 11, 2021				September 27, 2020
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
Class A-2 Notes	$	1,290,251	$	1,355,044	$	1,290,251	$	1,354,241

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Impairment and Other Charges (Gains), Net (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2021

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Impairment, Disposition of Property and Equipment, Restaurant Closing Costs and Restructuring

Impairment and other charges (gains), net in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings is comprised of the following (in thousands):

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Costs of closed restaurants and other (1)	$	441	$	331	$	1,464	$	432
Restructuring costs	(2)		118		4		1,163
Losses (gains) on disposition of property and equipment, net (2)	229		267		(1,931)		(10,170)
Accelerated depreciation	560		—		1,239		—
	$	1,228	$	716	$	776	$	(8,575)

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(1)Costs of closed restaurants primarily include impairment charges as a result of our decision to close restaurants, ongoing costs associated with closed restaurants, and canceled project costs.

(2)Year-to-date 2021, includes gains on the sale of two real estate properties. Year-to-date 2020, includes a $10.8 million gain related to the sale of one of our corporate office buildings.

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Retirement Plans (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2021

Retirement Benefits [Abstract]

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

The components of net periodic benefit cost in each period were as follows (in thousands): 

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Defined benefit pension plans:
Interest cost	$	3,398	$	3,669	$	7,930	$	8,745
Expected return on plan assets	(4,463)		(4,706)		(10,414)		(11,362)
Pension settlements (1)	—		321		—		38,927
Actuarial losses (1)	1,213		1,019		2,829		2,691
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs (1)	4		19		10		45
Net periodic benefit cost	$	152	$	322	$	355	$	39,046
Post-retirement healthcare plans:
Interest cost	$	130	$	187	$	303	$	435
Actuarial (gains) losses (1)	(79)		3		(184)		9
Net periodic benefit cost	$	51	$	190	$	119	$	444

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(1)Amounts were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net earnings as a component of “Other pension and post-retirement expenses, net

Schedule of Defined Benefit Plan Contribution

Details regarding 2021 contributions are as follows (in thousands):

	SERP		Post-Retirement Healthcare Plans
Net year-to-date contributions	$	3,060	$	517
Remaining estimated net contributions during fiscal 2021	$	2,163	$	743

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Stockholders' Deficit (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2021

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Schedule of Stockholders' Deficit

Summary of changes in stockholders’ deficit — A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of stockholders’ deficit is presented below (in thousands):

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020		April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Balance at beginning of period	$	(749,123)	$	(841,153)	$	(793,361)	$	(737,584)
Shares issued under stock plans, including tax benefit	4,226		3,375		4,340		3,559
Share-based compensation expense	1,605		2,681		2,836		5,865
Dividends declared	(9,041)		(9,067)		(18,130)		(18,492)
Purchases of treasury stock	(65,000)		—		(65,000)		(153,550)
Net earnings	35,934		11,463		86,793		19,360
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	842		(44,225)		1,965		6,786
Cumulative-effect from a change in accounting principle	—		—		—		(2,870)
Balance at end of period	$	(780,557)	$	(876,926)	$	(780,557)	$	(876,926)

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Average Shares Outstanding (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2021

Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]

Reconciliation Of Basic Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding To Diluted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding

The following table reconciles basic weighted-average shares outstanding to diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands):

	Quarter		Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021	April 12, 2020	April 11, 2021	April 12, 2020
Weighted-average shares outstanding – basic	22,723	22,803	22,863	23,339
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Nonvested stock awards and units	50	85	72	144
Stock options	9	—	8	—
Performance share awards	2	7	2	7
Weighted-average shares outstanding – diluted	22,784	22,895	22,945	23,490
Excluded from diluted weighted-average shares outstanding:
Antidilutive	32	362	39	307
Performance conditions not satisfied at the end of the period	36	77	36	77

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Supplemental Consolidated Cash Flow Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2021

Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]

Additional Information Related To Cash Flows

	Year-to-date
	April 11, 2021		April 12, 2020
Non-cash investing and financing transactions:
Decrease in obligations for treasury stock repurchases	$	—	$	(2,025)
Increase (decrease) in obligations for purchases of property and equipment	$	338	$	(1,247)
Increase in dividends accrued or converted to common stock equivalents	$	108	$	65
Consideration for franchise acquisitions	$	—	$	859
Right-of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations	$	92,723	$	105,748
Right-of use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations	$	65	$	132

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Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 11, 2021

Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures

	April 11, 2021		September 27, 2020
Accounts and other receivables, net:
Trade	$	87,284	$	77,082
Notes receivable	1,714		1,193
Income tax receivable	1,119		1,591
Other	2,602		4,092
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(5,998)		(5,541)
	$	86,721	$	78,417
Other assets, net:
Company-owned life insurance policies	$	120,164	$	113,767
Deferred rent receivable	47,419		48,604
Franchise tenant improvement allowance	28,888		29,437
Other	17,667		18,815
	$	214,138	$	210,623
Accrued liabilities:
Payroll and related taxes	$	26,427	$	34,475
Insurance	23,383		25,310
Advertising	16,144		9,861
Sales and property taxes	8,760		22,038
Deferred franchise fees	4,999		4,934
Other	43,837		32,813
	$	123,550	$	129,431
Other long-term liabilities:
Defined benefit pension plans	$	115,268	$	120,811
Deferred franchise fees	36,585		38,607
Other	53,492		47,076
	$	205,345	$	206,494

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Basis Of Presentation (Details) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 11, 2021 USD ($) restaurant	Apr. 12, 2020 USD ($) restaurant	Apr. 11, 2021 USD ($) restaurant segment	Apr. 12, 2020 USD ($) restaurant	Sep. 27, 2020 USD ($)
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of restaurants | restaurant	2,228	2,246	2,228	2,246
Number of operating segments | segment			1
Contractual obligation (percent)			5.00%
Marketing and advertising expense	$ 4,300	$ 3,500	$ 10,100	$ 8,900
Restricted cash	18,100		18,100		$ 37,300
Uncollected Postponed Marketing Fees	5,500		5,500
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current			(5,541)
Provision for Other Credit Losses			(476)
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Writeoff			19
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current	(5,998)		(5,998)
Uncollected Postponed Marketing Fees	5,500		5,500
Accounts Receivable [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Uncollected Postponed Marketing Fees	4,400		4,400
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Uncollected Postponed Marketing Fees	4,400		4,400
Other Noncurrent Assets [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Uncollected Postponed Marketing Fees	1,100		1,100
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Uncollected Postponed Marketing Fees	$ 1,100		$ 1,100
Entity Operated Units
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of restaurants | restaurant	148	144	148	144
Franchised Units
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Number of restaurants | restaurant	2,080	2,102	2,080	2,102

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Revenue Disaggregation of Revenue (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Initial franchise fee			$ 50,000
Royalty and marketing fee, percent of gross sales			5.00%
Revenues	$ 257,217,000	$ 216,157,000	$ 595,758,000	$ 523,830,000
Company Restaurant Sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	85,962,000	74,380,000	200,240,000	179,744,000
Franchise Rental Revenues
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	77,901,000	69,885,000	181,650,000	165,969,000
Franchise Royalties
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	43,620,000	36,049,000	100,963,000	86,292,000
Marketing Fees
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	42,317,000	30,550,000	98,093,000	79,385,000
Technology and Sourcing Fees
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	3,806,000	3,578,000	8,896,000	8,502,000
Franchise Fees and Other Services
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 3,611,000	$ 1,715,000	$ 5,916,000	$ 3,938,000

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Revenue Changes in Contract Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020
Movement in Deferred Revenue [Roll Forward]
Deferred franchise fees at beginning of period	$ 43,541	$ 46,272
Revenue recognized	(3,075)	(3,061)
Additions	1,118	1,488
Deferred franchise fees at end of period	$ 41,584	$ 44,699

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Revenue Estimated Future Franchise Fees (Details) $ in Thousands	Apr. 11, 2021 USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 41,584
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-04-12
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	2,397
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-10-04
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	4,812
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-09-29
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	4,661
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-09-29
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	4,471
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-09-29
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	4,241
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-09-28
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Amount	$ 21,002

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Revenue Estimated Future Franchise Fees, Period (Details)	Apr. 11, 2021
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-04-12
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period	6 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2021-10-04
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2022-09-29
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-09-29
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-09-29
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period	1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-09-28
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period

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Summary Of Refranchisings and Franchisee Development (Number Of Restaurants Sold And Developed By Franchisees And Related Gains And Fees Recognized) (Details) - restaurant	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020
Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Abstract]
Number of Company-operated restaurants sold to franchisees	0	0

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Summary of Refranchisings and Franchise Development (Franchises Acquired) (Details)	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 11, 2021 restaurant
Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Abstract]
Number of restaurants acquired from franchisees	4

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Leases, Operating Lease Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Operating lease income - closed restaurants and other	$ 1,360	$ 1,470	$ 3,225	$ 3,527
Franchise
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]
Operating lease income - franchise	54,142	54,695	126,384	127,359
Variable lease income - franchise	23,759	15,190	55,266	38,610
Franchise rental revenues	$ 77,901	$ 69,885	$ 181,650	$ 165,969

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Fair Value Measurements - Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Apr. 11, 2021	Sep. 27, 2020
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value		$ 18,066	$ 25,071
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	[1]	18,066	25,071
Significant Other Observable Inputs (2) (Level 2)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	[1]	0	0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (2) (Level 3)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value		0	0
Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	[2]	18,066	25,071
Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	[1],[2]	18,066	25,071
Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan | Significant Other Observable Inputs (2) (Level 2)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value		0	0
Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan | Significant Unobservable Inputs (2) (Level 3)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value		$ 0	$ 0

[1] We did not have any transfers in or out of Level 1, 2 or 3.

[2] We maintain an unfunded defined contribution plan for key executives and other members of management. The fair value of this obligation is based on the closing market prices of the participants’ elected investments. The obligation is included in “Accrued liabilities” and “Other long-term liabilities” on our condensed consolidated balance sheets.

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Fair Value Measurements - Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of Notes (Details) - Senior Notes - Class A-2 Notes - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 11, 2021	Sep. 27, 2020
Carrying Amount
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 1,290,251	$ 1,290,251
Fair Value
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Total debt	$ 1,355,044	$ 1,354,241

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Impairment and Other Charges (Gains), Net - Summary (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020
Impairment, Disposition of Property and Equipment, and Restaurant Closing Costs [Line Items]
Costs of closed restaurants and other (1)	$ 441	$ 331	$ 1,464	$ 432
Restructuring costs	(2)	118	4	1,163
Losses (gains) on disposition of property and equipment, net			(1,931)	(10,170)
Accelerated depreciation	560	0	1,239	0
Impairment and other charges	1,228	716	776	(8,575)
Continuing Operations
Impairment, Disposition of Property and Equipment, and Restaurant Closing Costs [Line Items]
Losses (gains) on disposition of property and equipment, net	$ 229	$ 267	$ (1,931)	(10,170)
Gain related to sale of property				$ 10,800

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Income Taxes (Details)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective income tax rates	27.30%	32.30%	26.10%	30.70%

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Retirement Plans - Narrative (Details)	3 Months Ended	4 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 12, 2020 USD ($)	Jan. 19, 2020 USD ($)	Apr. 11, 2021 healthcare_plan defined_benefit_plan	Jan. 01, 2019 USD ($)
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]
Number of sponsored defined benefit pension plans | defined_benefit_plan			2
Lump sum payments from Qualified Plan		$ 122,300,000
Pension settlement	$ (300,000)	$ (38,600,000)
Number of postretirement health care plans | healthcare_plan			2
Minimum required contribution for retirement plans				$ 0

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Retirement Plans - Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		4 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
		Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020	Jan. 19, 2020	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Pension settlements			$ 300	$ 38,600
Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest cost		$ 3,398	3,669		$ 7,930	$ 8,745
Expected return on plan assets		(4,463)	(4,706)		(10,414)	(11,362)
Pension settlements		0	321		0	38,927
Actuarial loss (gain)	[1]	1,213	1,019		2,829	2,691
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost	[1]	4	19		10	45
Net periodic benefit cost		152	322		355	39,046
Postretirement Healthcare Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest cost		130	187		303	435
Actuarial loss (gain)	[1]	(79)	3		(184)	9
Net periodic benefit cost		$ 51	$ 190		$ 119	$ 444

[1] Amounts were reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net earnings as a component of “Other pension and post-retirement expenses, net

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Retirement Plans - Schedule of Future Cash Flows (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 11, 2021 USD ($)
SERP
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net year-to-date contributions	$ 3,060
Remaining estimated net contributions during fiscal 2021	2,163
Postretirement Healthcare Plans
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Net year-to-date contributions	517
Remaining estimated net contributions during fiscal 2021	$ 743

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Stockholders' Deficit - Summary of Changes in Equity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ (749,123)	$ (841,153)	$ (793,361)	$ (737,584)
Shares issued under stock plans, including tax benefit	4,226	3,375	4,340	3,559
Share-based compensation expense	1,605	2,681	2,836	5,865
Dividends declared	(9,041)	(9,067)	(18,130)	(18,492)
Purchases of treasury stock	(65,000)	0	(65,000)	(153,550)
Net earnings	35,934	11,463	86,793	19,360
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	842	(44,225)	1,965	6,786
Balance at end of period	(780,557)	(876,926)	(780,557)	(876,926)
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ (2,870)

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Stockholders' Deficit - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Shares repurchased			0.6
Shares repurchased, average price per share (in USD per share)			$ 101.45
Repurchase of common stock, remaining authorized amount	$ 135.0		$ 135.0
Cash dividend (in USD per share)	$ 0.40	$ 0.40	$ 0.80	$ 0.80
Total cash dividends			$ 18.2
Amount Expiring in November 2021
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Repurchase of common stock, remaining authorized amount	$ 35.0		35.0
Amount Expiring in November 2022
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Repurchase of common stock, remaining authorized amount	$ 100.0		$ 100.0

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Average Shares Outstanding (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020
Average Shares Outstanding [Line Items]
Weighted-average shares outstanding – basic	22,723	22,803	22,863	23,339
Weighted-average shares outstanding – diluted	22,784	22,895	22,945	23,490
Excluded from diluted weighted-average shares outstanding, Antidilutive	32	362	39	307
Excluded from diluted weighted-average shares outstanding, Performance conditions not satisfied at the end of the period	36	77	36	77
Nonvested stock awards and units
Average Shares Outstanding [Line Items]
Effect of potentially dilutive securities	50	85	72	144
Stock options
Average Shares Outstanding [Line Items]
Effect of potentially dilutive securities	9	0	8	0
Performance share awards
Average Shares Outstanding [Line Items]
Effect of potentially dilutive securities	2	7	2	7

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Contingencies and Legal Matters (Details) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2010 former_employee	Apr. 11, 2021 USD ($)	Sep. 27, 2020 USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Accrual of loss contingency		$ 3,900	$ 3,800
Lease guarantee		$ 26,400
Qdoba guaranteed leases, remaining term		15 years
Gessele v. Jack in the Box Inc.
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Number of former employees | former_employee	5

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Supplemental Consolidated Cash Flow Information (Additional Information Related To Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Decrease in obligations for treasury stock repurchases	$ 0	$ (2,025)
Increase (decrease) in obligations for purchases of property and equipment	338	(1,247)
Increase in dividends accrued or converted to common stock equivalents	108	65
Consideration for franchise acquisitions	0	859
Right-of use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations	92,723	105,748
Right-of use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease obligations	$ 65	$ 132

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Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Apr. 11, 2021	Sep. 27, 2020
Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]
Trade	$ 87,284	$ 77,082
Notes receivable	1,714	1,193
Income tax receivable	1,119	1,591
Other	2,602	4,092
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(5,998)	(5,541)
Accounts and other receivables, net	86,721	78,417
Company-owned life insurance policies	120,164	113,767
Deferred rent receivable	47,419	48,604
Franchise tenant improvement allowance	28,888	29,437
Other	17,667	18,815
Other assets, net	214,138	210,623
Payroll and related taxes	26,427	34,475
Insurance	23,383	25,310
Accrued Advertising, Current	16,144	9,861
Sales and property taxes	8,760	22,038
Deferred franchise fees	4,999	4,934
Other	43,837	32,813
Accrued liabilities	123,550	129,431
Defined benefit pension plans	115,268	120,811
Deferred franchise fees, Noncurrent	36,585	38,607
Other	53,492	47,076
Other long-term liabilities	$ 205,345	$ 206,494

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Subsequent Events (Details) - $ / shares		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	May 07, 2021	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020	Apr. 11, 2021	Apr. 12, 2020
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Cash dividend (in USD per share)		$ 0.40	$ 0.40	$ 0.80	$ 0.80
Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Cash dividend (in USD per share)	$ 0.44