Jack In The Box (NASDAQ:JACK) Stock

JACK IN THE BOX INC

Jack In The Box

Jack In The Box Inc operates quick-service restaurants and fast-casual restaurants across various states in the United States of America under the Jack in the Box and Del Taco brands. The company's menu offers burgers, tacos, regular and curly fries, specialty sandwiches, salads, and ice cream shakes. These foods are available with the option of customization as per customer requirements. The company also offers catering and delivery services to its customers. Jack in the Box and Del Taco restaurant brands are the two reportable operating segments, of which, Jack in the Box generates maximum revenue for the company.

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JACK#NASDAQ">JACK</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 10.26%</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Chris O'Cull downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold and cut the price target from $32 to $20 on June 20, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li>Truist Securities analyst Jake Bartlett downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold and slashed the price target from $51 to $22 on May 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On June 24, Jack in the Box announced the return of Shannon McKinney as senior vice president, chief operating officer and new member of the executive leadership team.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Designer Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBI#NYSE">DBI</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 8.77%</li>
<li>UBS analyst Jay Sole maintained a Neutral rating and lowered the price target from $3.5 to $3 on June 11, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 70%.</li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained a Market Perform rating and slashed the price target from $5 to $4 on June 11, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On June 10, Designer Brands reported worse-than-expected first-quarter financial results and withdrew its FY25 guidance due to macroeconomic uncertainty.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Monro, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNRO#NASDAQ">MNRO</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 8.16%</li>
<li>Wedbush analyst Seth Basham maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $27 to $19 on April 1, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 68%.</li>
<li>Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Rick Nelson initiated coverage on the stock with an Equal-Weight rating and a price target of $31 on Oct. 15, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On May 28, Monro reported a fourth-quarter revenue beat and approved a first-quarter cash dividend of 28 cents per share.</li>
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Management

Jack In The Box's Shannon McKinney Returns As Senior Vice President And COO

Stifel analyst Chris O'Cull downgrades Jack In The Box (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JACK#NASDAQ">JACK</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowers the price target from $32 to $20.

Downgrades

Stifel Downgrades Jack In The Box to Hold, Lowers Price Target to $20

Goldman Sachs analyst Christine Cho maintains Jack In The Box (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JACK#NASDAQ">JACK</a>) with a Sell and lowers the price target from $24 to $19.

Goldman Sachs Maintains Sell on Jack In The Box, Lowers Price Target to $19

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Truist Securities analyst Jake Bartlett downgrades Jack In The Box (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JACK#NASDAQ">JACK</a>) from Buy to Hold and lowers the price target from $51 to $22.

Truist Securities Downgrades Jack In The Box to Hold, Lowers Price Target to $22

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sweetgreen Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SG#NYSE">SG</a>)</h3>
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<li>On May 8, Sweetgreen reported first-quarter results and cut its FY25 sales guidance below estimates. &#8220;Sweetgreen&#8217;s first quarter results demonstrate the strength and adaptability of our operating model. In the face of a challenging industry landscape, we stayed true to our mission, driving innovation and elevating the guest experience,&#8221; said Jonathan Neman, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer. &#8220;We believe the strength of our brand, our deep focus on the customer, and commitment to delivering a meaningful value proposition positions Sweetgreen well to navigate the current environment.&#8221; The company's stock fell around 16% over the past month and has a 52-week low of $14.22.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 26.5</li>
<li>SG Price Action: Shares of Sweetgreen fell 5.2% to close at $14.25 on Monday.</li>
<li>Edge Stock Ratings: 7.44 Momentum score with Value at 60.50. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Jack In The Box Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JACK#NASDAQ">JACK</a>)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>
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<li>On May 14, Jack In The Box posted weaker-than-expected quarterly sales. &#8220;I am encouraged by our marketing plans in the back half of 2025, which we expect to energize sales despite the difficult industry-wide macro environment in which we continue to operate,&#8221; said Lance Tucker, Jack in the Box Chief Executive Officer. The company's stock fell around 24% over the past five days and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JACK">has a 52-week low</a> of $21.96.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 29.3</li>
<li>JACK Price Action: Shares of Jack In The Box fell 7.5% to close at $21.97 on Monday.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">REE Automotive Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REE#NASDAQ">REE</a>)</h3>
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<li>On May 15, Ree Automotive posted fourth-quarter financial results. Additionally, the company announced it has temporarily paused production plans while monitoring ongoing manufacturing and supply chain conditions. The company's stock fell around 75% over the past five days and has a 52-week<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/REE"> low of $0.73</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 23.9</li>
<li>REE Price Action: Shares of REE Automotive fell 4.9% to close at $0.81 on Monday.</li>
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UBS analyst Dennis Geiger maintains Jack In The Box (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JACK#NASDAQ">JACK</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $44 to $27.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Jack In The Box, Lowers Price Target to $27

Loop Capital analyst Alton Stump maintains Jack In The Box (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JACK#NASDAQ">JACK</a>) with a Buy and lowers the price target from $65 to $61.

Loop Capital Maintains Buy on Jack In The Box, Lowers Price Target to $61

Barclays analyst Jeffrey Bernstein maintains Jack In The Box (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JACK#NASDAQ">JACK</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $24 to $23.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Jack In The Box, Lowers Price Target to $23

TD Securities analyst Andrew Charles reiterates Jack In The Box (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JACK#NASDAQ">JACK</a>) with a Hold and maintains $31 price target.

Reiteration

TD Securities Reiterates Hold on Jack In The Box, Maintains $31 Price Target

Jack In The Box (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JACK#NASDAQ">JACK</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $1.20 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $1.11 by 8.11 percent. This is a 17.81 percent decrease over earnings of $1.46 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $336.70 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $343.08 million by 1.86 percent. This is a 7.84 percent decrease over sales of $365.35 million the same period last year.

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Stifel analyst Chris O'Cull upgrades Jack In The Box (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JACK#NASDAQ">JACK</a>) from Hold to Buy and lowers the price target from $35 to $32.

Upgrades

Stifel Upgrades Jack In The Box to Buy, Lowers Price Target to $32

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Baird cut Biohaven Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHVN#NYSE">BHVN</a>) price target from $60 to $57. Baird analyst Brian Skorney maintained an Outperform rating. Biohaven shares closed at $19.84 on Friday. See how other <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BHVN/analyst-ratings">analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Needham cut the price target for Coherent Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COHR#NYSE">COHR</a>) from $125 to $85. Needham analyst Ryan Koontz reiterated a Buy rating. Coherent shares closed at $64.49 on Friday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/COHR/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Canaccord Genuity increased Stride, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LRN#NYSE">LRN</a>) price target from $145 to $155. Canaccord Genuity analyst Jason Tilchen maintained a Buy rating. Stride shares closed at $140.99 on Friday. See how other analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LRN/analyst-ratings">view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>TD Securities cut the price target for Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JACK#NASDAQ">JACK</a>) from $40 to $31. TD Securities analyst Andrew Charles maintained a Hold rating. Jack in the Box shares closed at $24.51 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JACK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>UBS raised the price target for Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVRG#NASDAQ">EVRG</a>) from $68 to $78. UBS analyst William Appicelli upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy. Evergy shares closed at $67.88 on Friday. See how other analysts v<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EVRG/analyst-ratings">iew this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup cut On Holding AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONON#NYSE">ONON</a>) price target from $65 to $60. Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy. Alphabet shares settled at $45.03 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ONON/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Ascendiant Capital cut Banzai International, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BNZI#NASDAQ">BNZI</a>) price target from $30 to $26. Ascendiant Capital analyst Edward Woo maintained a Buy rating. Banzai International shares closed at $1.00 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BNZI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group raised ThredUp Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDUP#NASDAQ">TDUP</a>) price target from $3 to $6. Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained an Outperform rating. ThredUp shares closed at $4.20 on Friday.  <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TDUP/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Chardan Capital cut the price target for VinFast Auto Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VFS#NASDAQ">VFS</a>) from $13 to $5.5. Chardan Capital analyst James McIlree reinstated a Buy rating. VinFast Auto shares settled at $3.24 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VFS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird increased Sensient Technologies Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SXT#NYSE">SXT</a>) price target from $85 to $93. Baird analyst Ghansham Panjabi maintained an Outperform rating. Sensient Technologies shares closed at $90.99 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SXT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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TD Securities analyst Andrew Charles maintains Jack In The Box (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JACK#NASDAQ">JACK</a>) with a Hold and lowers the price target from $40 to $31.

TD Securities Maintains Hold on Jack In The Box, Lowers Price Target to $31

Goldman Sachs analyst Christine Cho on Wednesday provided a preview of the first quarter for U.S. restaurants.
What Happened: U.S. restaurant companies faced a tough start to 2025, with weaker consumer sentiment, weather impacts and tariff uncertainties affecting performance, except for a few like Brinker International Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>).
Although first-quarter softness was expected, risks remain on the downside due to macroeconomic and policy uncertainties, as reflected in Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc.&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/44996394/chipotle-battles-slumping-sales-but-honey-chicken-boosts-hope-say-analysts">same-store sales growth miss and lowered guidance</a>.
These factors are likely to dominate investor attention during the earnings season, noted the analyst.
Despite no major changes in consumer intent for restaurant spending, recent adjustments to estimates reflect lower macroeconomic forecasts from GS economists, including slower GDP growth and a higher recession probability.
Restaurant sales trends are closely tied to consumer spending, and weaker macro conditions suggest lower comparable store-sales growth in the second half of 2025 and into 2026.
Inflation&#8217;s impact on margins is limited, and there&#8217;s a higher risk to global restaurant development plans, particularly in international markets, which could reduce long-term unit growth, the analyst said.
Economists predict a slowdown in U.S. GDP growth to 0.5% in 2025, down from 2.5% in 2024, with a 45% recession risk, up from 20% earlier in the year due to tightening financial conditions, foreign boycotts, and policy uncertainty.
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The deceleration in consumer spending and macro headwinds are putting pressure on restaurant top-line growth, with varying impacts across different restaurant types.
Fast food restaurants show the lowest sensitivity to macroeconomic conditions, with higher resiliency compared to fast casual and full-service restaurants, which are more correlated with GDP and consumer discretionary spending.
Recent surveys show no significant shifts in consumer purchase intent for restaurants, with full-service restaurants seeing improvement compared to grocery stores, while limited-service restaurants have contracted in recent months.
What&#8217;s Next: Companies like Wendy&#8217;s Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>), Bloomin&#8217; Brands Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMN#NASDAQ">BLMN</a>), Domino&#8217;s Pizza Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DPZ#NASDAQ">DPZ</a>), Wingstop Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WING#NASDAQ">WING</a>), Yum! Brands Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>), and Jack In The Box Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JACK#NASDAQ">JACK</a>) have higher lease-adjusted net leverage, with Starbucks Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) and Domino&#8217;s facing notable near-term debt maturities.
Slower same-store sales growth and higher build costs are expected to hurt franchisee profitability and reduce demand for new stores.
Many fast food chains anticipate slower unit expansion in 2025, with Jack in The Box planning major cutbacks and closures, while fast casual/casual dining brands remain mostly on track.
Potential U.S. tariffs may raise domestic build costs, while international growth faces challenges from weaker global demand and rising anti-U.S. brand sentiment.
U.S. tariff actions and foreign policy stances have damaged international perceptions of the U.S., raising concerns about reduced demand for American brands.
While it&#8217;s too soon to measure definitive consumer pullback, monitoring sentiment is increasingly important for U.S. brands abroad.
Morning Consult data shows a YTD decline in U.S. favorability across most tracked countries, particularly Canada, Western Europe and Mexico.
Despite rising anti-U.S. sentiment globally, current data indicates no strong link between U.S. tariffs and Chinese consumer attitudes toward U.S. brands.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New On The Block</h2>
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<li>Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JACK#NASDAQ">JACK</a>) is exploring strategic options for Del Taco, including a potential sale, just two years after acquiring it for $585 million. According <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-23/jack-in-the-box-weighs-sale-of-del-taco-restaurant-chain?srnd=phx-deals&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">to</a> Bloomberg, the fast-food chain could fetch up to $200 million. The company is working with Bank of America on the process and plans to close 150 to 200 underperforming restaurants as part of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/fast-food">a broader restructuring</a>.</li>
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<li>Billy McFarland, the infamous mastermind behind the spectacular dumpster fire known as Fyre Festival, is back. After conning the rich and famous (and some unlucky Instagram influencers) out of millions and earning himself nearly four years behind bars, McFarland was supposedly prepping for another Fyre event. With just a month to go before round two was set to launch, he's now trying to auction off the "Fyre" brand to the highest bidder, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DIzDz6exph0/?hl=en">saying</a>: "This brand is bigger than any one person" — this coming from the guy who turned it into a global meme against the gullible. </li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Updates On The Block</h2>
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<li>UPS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) is <a href="https://about.ups.com/us/en/newsroom/press-releases/our-strategy/ups-to-acquire-andlauer-healthcare-group-for--1-6-billion--stren.html">acquiring</a> Canadian healthcare logistics firm Andlauer Healthcare Group (TSX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AND#TSX">AND</a>) for approximately $1.6 billion, paying C$55 per share—a 31% premium. The deal, expected to close by year-end, could pressure rivals like FedEx and DHL to expand their presence in the higher-margin healthcare sector. Notably, Andlauer's CEO, Michael Andlauer, also owns the NHL's Ottawa Senators, who are currently down 2-0 in a series against the Toronto Maple Leafs.</li>
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<li>Kimberly-Clark (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMB#NYSE">KMB</a>) has short-listed three strategic bidders for its global tissue unit, which could sell for around $4 billion. The unit generates approximately $500 million in annual EBITDA, and binding bids are expected by mid-May, according to Reuters.</li>
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<li>Clothing brand Guess (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>) previously received a $677-million take-private bid from WHP Global. The brand is also considering a takeover bid from private equity-backed Authentic Brands Group. ABG backers include CVC Capital Partners, General Atlantic, HPS Investment Partners and Leonard Green &amp; Partners.</li>
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<li>Merck KGaA is in late-stage talks to buy SpringWorks Therapeutics for around $3.5 billion, or approximately $47 per share. A deal could be announced as soon as Monday, Bloomberg reported. The deal would support Merck's pharma division, which is facing a patent expiration for a multiple sclerosis drug.</li>
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<li>Tencent Music is reportedly <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-25/tencent-music-is-said-in-talks-to-buy-ximalaya-for-2-4-billion?srnd=phx-deals">in</a> discussions with China-based startup Ximalaya. The price tag is roughly $2.4 billion in a cash-and-stock deal. A deal could be finalized in the coming weeks, though discussions are ongoing. Ximalaya, backed by Tencent, Baidu and Sony Music, had 303 million monthly active users in 2023 and previously delayed a planned Hong Kong IPO. Tencent Music, which owns QQ Music, Kugou, Kuwo and WeSing, went public in the U.S. in 2018 and now has a market cap of about $20.6 billion.</li>
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<li>European regulators <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/f06fa20d-a76b-494a-a09b-224e4d210db4">are</a> preparing to investigate Universal Music Group's proposed $775 million acquisition of Downtown Music Holdings, the Financial Times reports. The update follows antitrust concerns raised in Austria and the Netherlands. Although the deal didn&#8217;t meet EU-wide merger notification thresholds, the European Commission accepted requests to review it due to potential impacts on competition within the Single Market. Universal announced the acquisition via its Virgin Music division in December.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bankruptcy Block</h2>
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<li>Bertucci's is going back, not for seconds, but for thirds. The casual dining franchise known for its pizza is <a href="https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69938534/1/bertuccis-restaurants-llc/">headed</a> for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. This would be the third time since 2018. The chain closed 7 of its 22 locations before filing, leaving 15 operating restaurants across six states. The Northborough, Massachusetts-based franchise has downsized significantly from 56 locations in 2018. It is now exploring a fast-casual spinoff, Bertucci's Pronto, to adapt to shifting consumer preferences. The company also pointed to broader struggles in the dining sector, citing the bankruptcies of Red Lobster <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/11/41700829/deal-dispatch-tgi-fridays-goes-bankrupt-bhp-backtracks-comments-and-more-m-a-news">and TGI Fridays</a>.</li>
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Check out last week&#8217;s edition of the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/asset-sales/25/04/44884363/deal-dispatch-metaverse-23andme-burgerking-franchisee">Deal Dispatch</a>.

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Deal Dispatch: Jack In The Box To Dump Del Taco, Fyre Brand Hits Auction Block, Bertucci's Bites Bankruptcy Bullet (Again)

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Jack In The Box shares are trading lower after RBC Capital cut its price target on the stock from $45 to $30.

RBC Capital analyst Logan Reich maintains Jack In The Box (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JACK#NASDAQ">JACK</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $45 to $30.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Jack In The Box, Lowers Price Target to $30

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Jack in the Box Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Earnings

INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Jack in the Box Inc. - JACK

Jack in the Box Inc. Announces Dawn Hooper as Its Chief Financial Officer

Jack in the Box and T-Pain Team Up to Unleash the Ultimate Late-Night Gaming Munchie Meal

The Next Step in Jack in the Box's Innovative Drink Lineage: New SOUR PATCH KIDS® Watermelon Beverages

Del Taco Is Kicking Up The Flavor with NEW Slow-Cooked Pork Carnitas

Jack in the Box Inc. Welcomes Back Shannon McKinney as New Chief Operating Officer

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