AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · JACK IN THE BOX INC (JACK)

Jack in the Box names Taylor Montgomery President, expected to become CEO

Neutral Impact 4 of 5 leadership Written later

Jack in the Box appointed Taylor Montgomery, formerly Global Chief Brand Officer at Taco Bell, as President effective September 14, 2026, in a newly created role leading brand strategy. The company says he is expected to become CEO within the next twelve months and join the Board at that time, as part of its previously announced CEO succession plan. The filing contains no financial results for the period.

Key points

Appointment effective September 14, 2026; Mr. Montgomery is 39 and will lead brand strategy in the newly created President role.
Expected to assume the CEO role within the next twelve months; Mark King, Executive Chairman and Interim CEO, will remain Chairman after the transition.
Offer letter includes a $700,000 base salary, a target annual incentive of 75% of salary, a $1.5 million inducement RSU grant and a $220,000 sign-on bonus.

The filing

CompanyJACK IN THE BOX INC (JACK)

Form8-K, current report

Filed with the SECAug 20, 2026, 7:32 AM ET

Accession number0000807882-26-000094

Items reported: 5.02 Director / Officer Change 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

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