San Diego — Former CFO Lance Tucker is returning to Jack in the Box Inc., again as chief financial officer, effective Jan. 13, 2025. Tucker is currently chief financial officer of Davidson Hospitality Group, while having also served as CFO at CKE Restaurants Inc. and Papa John’s International, Inc. Tucker succeeds Brian Scott, who resigned from the company on Nov. 20.
Tucker served as CFO of Jack in the Box Inc. from March 2018 to July 2020, during which he played an instrumental role in implementing the company’s securitization, while returning capital and value to shareholders. His leadership and strategic thinking had a positive impact on the business.
“We are thrilled to welcome back Lance to the Jack in the Box family,” says Darin Harris, chief executive officer. “His strong leadership qualities have proven to be a great fit with our executive team. Also, Lance’s strategic expertise will strengthen our financial foundation and drive our goals forward.”
In his role as CFO, Tucker will oversee all aspects of financial strategy, planning and operations. He will also collaborate closely with the executive team to ensure Jack in the Box remains agile in the rapidly evolving fast-food landscape.
Jack in the Box Inc., founded and headquartered in San Diego, is a restaurant company that operates and franchises Jack in the Box®, one of the nation’s largest hamburger chains with approximately 2,200 restaurants across 21 states, and Del Taco®, the second largest Mexican-American QSR chain by units in the U.S. with approximately 600 restaurants across 16 states. For more information, visit www.jackinthebox.com and www.deltaco.com.
SOURCE: Jack in the Box Inc.