JACK IN THE BOX INC 8-K

What Happened

• Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) filed an 8‑K on April 13, 2026, announcing that the Board appointed Eduardo Luz as an independent director effective immediately.
• Directors David Goebel and Madeleine Kleiner notified the company they will voluntarily retire from the Board effective May 8, 2026. After these changes the Board will have nine directors.

Key Details

• Appointment date: April 13, 2026 (effective immediately).
• Retirements effective: May 8, 2026.
• New director background: Eduardo Luz has 30+ years in restaurant and consumer brands (former CEO of P.F. Chang’s; former Chief Brand & Concept Officer at Panera Bread; senior roles at Kraft Heinz; began at Accenture). He holds an MBA from The Wharton School.
• Committee assignments: Mr. Luz will join the Board’s Compensation and Nominating & Governance Committees.
• Disclosures: Retirements are voluntary and not due to any disagreement with the company; no related-party arrangements or reportable transactions involving Mr. Luz under Item 404(a) of Regulation S‑K. A press release was furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Why It Matters

• Board membership and experience matter for oversight of strategy and operations—adding a leader with deep restaurant and branding experience could affect governance and strategic input in areas like marketing and concept development.
• The retirements and appointment change the Board composition and committee rosters; investors tracking governance, succession planning, or proxy-season dynamics should note the timing and specifics disclosed in the 8‑K.