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Jack in the Box names Lance Tucker chief financial officerJack in the Box names Lance Tucker chief financial officer

The executive returns to the role he left in 2020

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

November 13, 2024

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Jack in the Box says Lance Tucker will return as CFO in January.Jack in the Box Inc.

Jack in the Box Inc. has named Lance Tucker as chief financial officer, effective Jan. 13, the company said Wednesday.

The San Diego, Calif.-based company, which also owns the Del Taco brand, said Tucker is currently CFO of Davidson Hospitality Group. He has also served as CFO at CKE Restaurants Inc. and Papa John’s International Inc.

Tucker earlier served as CFO of Jack in the Box from March 2018 to July 2020.

Tucker succeeds Brian Scott, who stepped down in November.

“We are thrilled to welcome back Lance to the Jack in the Box family,” Darin Harris, Jack in the Box CEO, said in a statement. “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.”

As CFO, Tucker will oversee all aspects of financial strategy, planning, and operations. He will also collaborate with the executive team.

"I am excited to return to Jack in the Box and rejoin a team that shares my passion for innovation and excellence,” Tucker said. “With the company’s momentum and the strengthened relationship with our franchisees, I really look forward to the opportunity to collaborate more closely with them, listening to their unique challenges and opportunities.”

Related:CKE Restaurant Holdings names Lance Tucker CFO and Phil Crawford chief technology officer

Jack in the Box has about 2,200 restaurants in 21 states. Del Taco has about 600 restaurants in 16 states.

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About the Author

Ron Ruggless

Senior Editor, Nation’s Restaurant News / Restaurant Hospitality

Ron Ruggless serves as a senior editor for Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News (NRN.com) and Restaurant Hospitality (Restaurant-Hospitality.com) online and print platforms. He joined NRN in 1992 after working 10 years in various roles at the Dallas Times Herald newspaper, including restaurant critic, assistant business editor, food editor and lifestyle editor. He also edited several printings of the Zagat Dining Guide for Dallas-Fort Worth, and his articles and photographs have appeared in Food & Wine, Food Network and Self magazines. 

Ron Ruggless’ areas of expertise include foodservice mergers, acquisitions, operations, supply chain, research and development and marketing. 

Ron Ruggless is a frequent moderator and panelist at industry events ranging from the Multi-Unit Foodservice Operators (MUFSO) conference to RestaurantSpaces, the Council of Hospitality and Restaurant Trainers, the National Restaurant Association’s Marketing Executives Group, local restaurant associations and the Horeca Professional Expo in Madrid, Spain.

Ron Ruggless’ experience:

Regional and Senior Editor, Informa Connect’s Nation’s Restaurant News and Restaurant Hospitality (1992 to present)

Features Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1989-1991)

Restaurant Critic and Food Editor – Dallas Times Herald (1987-1988)

Editing Roles – Dallas Times Herald (1982-1987)

Editing Roles – Charlotte (N.C.) Observer (1980-1982)

Editing Roles – Omaha (Neb.) World-Herald (1978-1980)

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