8-K

UNITED STATESSECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONWashington, D.C. 20549FORM 8-KCURRENT REPORTPursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):     September 28, 2009

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)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

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 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.

(b) Effective Jan. 31, 2010, Paul L. Schultz will retire as president and chief operating officer of Jack in the Box Inc. (the “Company”). On Sept. 28, 2009, the Company issued a news release on Mr. Schultz’ retirement, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 and is attached to this Form 8-K.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d)       Exhibits.

The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:

Exhibit
No.	Description
99.1	Paul L. Schultz to Retire as President and Chief Operating Officer at Jack in the Box Inc.

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: September 28, 2009

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Paul L. Schultz to Retire as President and Chief Operating Officer at Jack in the Box Inc.

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--September 28, 2009--Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) today announced that longtime executive Paul L. Schultz will retire as president and chief operating officer, effective Jan. 31, 2010.

Schultz began his 36-year career with the company in 1973 as a Jack in the Box® crew member in Covina, Calif., and worked his way up through field operations, including positions as restaurant manager, district manager and regional manager. In 1988, Schultz relocated to the company’s corporate offices in San Diego and was one of three executives overseeing all company and franchised restaurant operations. In the years that followed, Schultz took on additional responsibilities and positions of increasing authority, ultimately becoming president and chief operating officer in 2005.

“Paul’s dedication and commitment to Jack in the Box throughout his long career with the organization is unsurpassed,” said Linda A. Lang, chairman and chief executive officer. “Although his presence will be missed, we are fortunate that Paul will leave behind a lasting legacy that will endure for years to come due to the tremendous impact he has had on our people and our culture. Jack in the Box is unquestionably a stronger organization due to Paul’s countless contributions.”

About Jack in the Box Inc.

Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK), 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 approximately 2,200 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 approximately 500 restaurants in 42 states and the District of Columbia. For more information, visit www.jackinthebox.com.

CONTACT:
Jack in the Box Inc.
Media Contact:
Brian Luscomb, (858) 571-2291
DVP, Corporate Communications
Brian.Luscomb@jackinthebox.com