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JACK IN THE BOX INC (JACK) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on April 13, 2026 reporting Item 5.02 (Departure/Election of Directors or Officers), Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure). Eduardo Luz appointed independent director effective April 13, 2026, adding senior restaurant-brand leadership experience.
JACK IN THE BOX INC 8-K event analysis
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Item 5.02 · Departure/Election of Directors or Officers
- Eduardo Luz appointed independent director effective April 13, 2026, adding senior restaurant-brand leadership experience
- Former P.F. Chang’s CEO and Panera Bread chief brand officer, potentially strengthening strategic and brand oversight
- David Goebel and Madeleine Kleiner retiring voluntarily May 8, 2026, without reported disagreements
- Board will comprise nine directors after the retirements
- Luz joins Compensation and Nominating & Governance committees, influencing executive pay and board succession oversight
Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- Board appointment of Mr. Luz, adding a new director to Jack in the Box’s governance structure
- Retirement of Mr. Goebel and Ms. Kleiner, reducing incumbent board representation
- Exhibit 99.1 contains the press release and additional details on the director transitions
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