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Jack in the Box financial chief Brian Scott steps downJack in the Box financial chief Brian Scott steps down

Dawn Hooper to assume role of interim CFO on Nov. 1

Ron Ruggless, Senior Editor

October 3, 2024

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Jack in the BOX cfo Brian Scott Steps Down
Jack in the Box said Brian Scott, chief financial officer, would step down Nov. 20.Jack in the Box Inc.

Jack in the Box Inc. said Brian Scott, the company’s chief financial officer, has accepted a position outside of the restaurant industry and would step down, effective Nov. 20.

The San Diego, Calif.-based company said Dawn Hooper, a Jack in the Box veteran of 24 years, would assume the role of principal financial officer on Nov. 1 and would become interim CFO upon Scott’s departure. She is expected to remain in the role until a permanent successor is appointed.

“I’d like to thank Brian for his contributions to Jack in the Box, and for being a valuable part of our team during his time with the company,” Darin Harris, Jack in the Box CEO, said in a statement.

Scott said; “I want to thank Darin and the entire leadership team for the opportunity to work side by side with such a passionate and driven organization. I am confident that both the Jack in the Box and Del Taco brands will continue to make strides in achieving their strategic goals and delivering long-term shareholder value.”

Jack in the Box Inc. has about 2,200 restaurants across 21 states. It also owns the Del Taco brand, which has about 600 restaurants across 16 states.

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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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