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Jack In The Box Inc. competitors & alternatives
The 12 closest competitors and alternatives to Jack In The Box Inc. among restaurants companies — ranked by similarity to what Jack In The Box Inc. actually does, not by market-cap band.
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About Jack In The Box Inc.
Jack in the Box, Inc. is an American fast food restaurant chain founded on February 21, 1951, by Robert O. Peterson in San Diego, California, where it is headquartered. The chain has over 2,712 locations, primarily serving the West Coast of the United States. Restaurants are also found in large urban areas outside the West Coast, as well as two in Guam. The company also formerly operated the Qdoba Mexican Grill chain until Apollo Global Management bought the chain in December 2017.
Jack In The Box Inc. at a glance
Jack In The Box Inc. is a restaurants company headquartered in San Diego, United States, founded in 1951. It is publicly listed (JACK) with a market capitalisation of $256.6M. Xcout tracks 23 named people at Jack In The Box Inc., including Mark James King (Executive Chairman & Interim CEO).
Jack In The Box Inc. leadership
- Mark James KingExecutive Chairman & Interim CEO
- Taylor MontgomeryPresident
- Shannon McKinneySenior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
- Dawn E. HooperExecutive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
- Richard CookSenior Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
- Sarah L. SuperExecutive VP and Chief Legal & Administrative Officer
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Top 12 Jack In The Box Inc. competitors
Ranked by semantic similarity — how close each company is to Jack In The Box Inc. by what it does, using Xcout's live company graph. Click any company for its full profile, or its competitor set.
Restaurants and Food Service
QDOBA Mexican Eats is a chain of fast-casual restaurants specializing in Mexican-style cuisine such as burritos, tacos, and bowls.
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FAT Brands Inc. operates as a multi-brand restaurant franchisor, actively involved in the acquisition, growth, promotion, and administration of various dining concepts. These include quick service, fast casual, casual dining, and more upscale polished casual eateries, with operations spanning the United States, Canada, and global markets. The company's extensive portfolio features numerous well-known restaurant chains such as Round Table Pizza, Marble Slab Creamery, Great American Cookies, Hot Dog on a Stick, Pretzelmaker, Fazoli's, Fatburger, Johnny Rockets, Elevation Burger, Yalla Mediterranean, Buffalo's Cafe and Buffalo's Express, Hurricane Grill & Wings, Ponderosa Steakhouse/Bonanza Steakhouse, Native Grill & Wings, Smokey Bones, and Twin Peaks. Established in 2017, its corporate headquarters are located in Beverly Hills, California. FAT Brands Inc. functions as a subsidiary of Fog Cutter Holdings, LLC. Notably, on January 26, 2026, the company, along with its associated entities, filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 reorganization with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
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International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ) is an American multinational fast food restaurant chain, founded in 1940. Based in Bloomington, Minnesota, IDQ is the parent company of American Dairy Queen.
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Portillo's Inc., along with its affiliated companies, owns and operates a network of quick-service and fast-casual restaurants throughout the United States. The company's diverse menu prominently features classic Chicago-style hot dogs and sausages, savory Italian beef sandwiches, flame-grilled burgers, crisp chopped salads, signature crinkle-cut French fries, and celebrated homemade chocolate cakes and chocolate cake shakes. By March 10, 2022, Portillo's had expanded its presence to 70 locations across nine states. Customers can also conveniently order its offerings through its official website. The company, established in 1963, maintains its corporate headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois.
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Steak n Shake is a classic American fast food restaurant brand founded as a wholly owned subsidiary of Biglari Holdings. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, the chain serves signature steakburgers, real milkshakes, and fries cooked in beef tallow at restaurants across America.
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YUM! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is a leading global quick-service restaurant enterprise that focuses on the creation, management, and franchising of its restaurant concepts internationally. Its business is organized into four main divisions: KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger Grill. The company operates establishments under these well-known brands, offering diverse food categories such as chicken, pizza, Mexican-style dishes, and made-to-order chargrilled burgers and sandwiches, among other food products. As of December 31, 2021, YUM! Brands boasted a significant worldwide presence, comprising 26,934 KFC outlets, 18,381 Pizza Hut locations, 7,791 Taco Bell restaurants, and 318 The Habit Burger Grill units, spread across roughly 157 countries and territories. The company, which maintains its headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, was established in 1997. It was formerly known as TRICON Global Restaurants, Inc., before officially adopting the name YUM! Brands, Inc. in May 2002.
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Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. is an American fast food restaurant chain focused on a variety of tacos, burritos, french fries, and burgers. Del Taco is a subsidiary of Yadav Enterprises and is led by Chief Transformation Officer Ulyses Camacho. It is headquartered in Lake Forest, California and has approximately 595 locations in 18 US states.
Restaurants and Fast Food
Jack's Family Restaurants is a fast-food chain serving Southern-style favorites like hand-breaded chicken, burgers, and breakfast biscuits across several US states.
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Panda Restaurant Group, founded in 1973, is a restaurant company headquartered in Rosemead, California. It has grown to operate over 2600 restaurants worldwide, serving millions annually.
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Jollibee is a fast-food restaurant chain that serves a menu of comfort foods, including fried chicken, burgers, spaghetti, fries, and pies. The company offers its food products for dine-in, drive-thru, take-out, and delivery to individual consumers and families.
Fast Food Restaurant
The Wendy's Company, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation, development, and franchising of a system of quick-service restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company operates through the Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate & Development segments. Its restaurants offer a menu that includes hamburger sandwiches and chicken sandwiches; chicken tenders and nuggets, chili, french fries, baked potatoes, salads, soft drinks, Frosty desserts, and kids’ meals; breakfast menu, including the Breakfast Baconator sandwich and seasoned products; and a variety of promotional products on a limited time basis. The company also owns and leases real estate properties. As of December 28, 2025, there were 5,969 Wendy’s restaurants in operation in the United States and 1,428 Wendy’s restaurants in operation in 38 foreign countries and U.S. territories. The company was formerly known as Wendy's/Arby's Group, Inc. and changed its name to The Wendy’s Company in July 2011. The Wendy's Company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ohio.
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Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company that manages a portfolio of over 33,300 restaurants across nearly 60 countries. Its well-known brands include Arby's, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin', Jimmy John's, and SONIC.
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