JACK IN THE BOX INC 8-K

What Happened

• Jack in the Box Inc. filed a Form 8-K (Item 5.02) reporting that Carl Mount and the company mutually agreed he will step out of his Executive Leadership Team role as Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer. Mr. Mount ceased to be an executive officer effective July 2, 2026 and will transition into an advisory role through October 1, 2026.
• The filing was submitted July 7, 2026 and notes there were no disagreements between Mr. Mount and the company regarding operations, policies, or practices.

Key Details

• Effective date: July 2, 2026 — Mr. Mount is no longer an executive officer.
• Advisory transition period: through October 1, 2026.
• Severance: Mr. Mount will be eligible for severance benefits under the Jack in the Box Inc. Severance Plan for Executive Officers, subject to his execution and non-revocation of a customary release of claims.
• No disputes: the company stated there were no disagreements with Mr. Mount on company matters.

Why It Matters

• This is a leadership change in a key operations function (supply chain), which investors should note for potential operational continuity considerations. The company describes the move as mutual and orderly, with an advisory handover through October 1, 2026.
• The filing does not disclose severance amounts or other financial terms, so there is no immediate financial impact disclosed beyond potential severance eligibility.