McDonald's Rival Closing up to 100 Locations This Year
Earlier this year three popular fast food chains revealed they would be closing at least 200 locations. Wendy's is set to close up to 358 locations while pizza chains Pizza Hut and Papa John's with close 250 and 200 locations respectively.
Those fast food chains aren't the only ones hurting, though. Earlier this year Jack in the Box also announced plans to close a significant number of stores.
Jack in the Box Closing up to 100 Locations
Jack in the Box officially sold Del Taco for nearly $120 million as it focuses efforts on its core business. That business, though, is still struggling despite the lucrative sale and plans to close as many as 100 locations.
"Jack in the Box finished Q1 with 2,128 restaurants systemwide—1,979 franchises and 149 company-operated restaurants," QSR wrote. "In fiscal 2026, the brand projects 20 new openings and 50 to 100 closures, most of which will be franchise stores.
What's in Store for 2026?
In a conference call earlier this year, CEO Lance Tucker admitted the burger chain needs to think differently if it wants to compete in a crowded landscape.
“We’ve always been smaller than some of these really big chains like a McDonald’s or Taco Bell, Burger King, whoever it may be. I think in order for us to be successful when they’re out there with heavy value, we’ve got to have our own consistent value,” Tucker said. “And then we’ve got to lean into what really differentiates Jack, which is innovation. We have a lot of innovation, both within our LTOs but also within our core menu.”
The CEO also revealed his plan for the future.
“2026 is about laying the foundation for sustainable long-term growth, which requires doing a lot of hard work right now. We’re confident that the actions we’re taking will lead to a stronger, more stable platform from which to grow. We are beginning to see early results that reinforce that we are on the right path,” Tucker said.
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