8-K

UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 16, 2008

JACK IN THE BOX INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE	1-9390	95-2698708
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

9330 BALBOA AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA	92123
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

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

N/A
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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Item 7.01     Regulation FD Disclosure.

On Oct. 16, 2008, Jack in the Box Inc. announced that at a regularly-scheduled meeting of its Board of Directors held in September, the Board approved plans to sell the company’s Quick Stuff® convenience stores.  There are currently 61 Quick Stuff locations, each built adjacent to a full-size Jack in the Box® restaurant and including a major-brand fuel station.  The company does not intend to sell the Jack in the Box restaurants adjoining these stores.  

A copy of the Jack in the Box Inc. press release is attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1

Item 9.01     Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)  Exhibits

The following exhibit is filed as part of this report:

Exhibit
No.	Description
99.1	Press Release, dated Oct. 16, 2008

SIGNATURES

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 hereunto duly authorized.

	JACK IN THE BOX INC.
By:	/s/ JERRY P. REBEL
	Jerry P. Rebel
	Executive Vice President Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) (Duly Authorized Signatory)
	Date: October 16, 2008

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Jack in the Box Inc. Announces Intentions to Sell Quick Stuff®

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 16, 2008--Jack in the Box Inc. (NYSE: JBX) today announced that at a regularly-scheduled meeting of its Board of Directors held in September, the Board approved plans to sell the company’s Quick Stuff® convenience stores. There are currently 61 Quick Stuff locations, each built adjacent to a full-size Jack in the Box® restaurant and including a major-brand fuel station. The company does not intend to sell the Jack in the Box restaurants adjoining these stores.

Linda Lang, chairman and chief executive officer, said, “The Board and management of Jack in the Box agreed that by selling Quick Stuff, we can focus on maximizing the potential of our Jack in the Box and Qdoba® brands. We appreciate the dedication of all of our Quick Stuff associates, and will look to them to assist in a smooth transition during this process.”

The sale of Quick Stuff is not expected to have a material impact on ongoing earnings. There can be no assurance that a transaction will be consummated at a value acceptable to the company.

About Jack in the Box Inc.

Jack in the Box Inc. (NYSE: JBX), based in San Diego, is a restaurant company that operates and franchises Jack in the Box® restaurants, one of the nation’s largest hamburger chains, with more than 2,100 restaurants in 18 states. Additionally, through a wholly owned subsidiary, the company operates and franchises Qdoba Mexican Grill®, a leader in fast-casual dining, with more than 400 restaurants in 40 states. The company also operates a proprietary chain of convenience stores called Quick Stuff®, with 61 locations, each built adjacent to a full-size Jack in the Box restaurant and including a major-brand fuel station. For more information, visit www.jackinthebox.com.

CONTACT:
Jack in the Box Inc.
Investor Contact:
Carol DiRaimo, 858-571-2407
or
Media Contact:
Brian Luscomb, 858-571-2291