# Jack in the Box Appoints Taylor Montgomery as President, Advancing CEO Succession Plan
*Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) has appointed longtime Taco Bell executive Taylor Montgomery as President effective September 14, 2026, a newly created role that advances the company's planned succession and positions him to become Chief Executive Officer and join the Board within the next 12 months.*

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**SAN DIEGO, Calif.** *Aug. 20, 2026*: Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) today announced its Board of Directors has appointed Taylor Montgomery as President, effective September 14, 2026.

In the newly created role, Montgomery will lead the company's brand strategy with a focus on driving sustainable sales growth, improving franchisee profitability, and positioning Jack in the Box for long-term success. During the transition he will work closely with Executive Chairman and Interim Chief Executive Officer Mark King.

The appointment marks the next step in the company's previously announced succession plan. Montgomery is expected to assume the role of Chief Executive Officer within the next 12 months and will also join the Board at that time. King will remain Chairman following the transition.

## Who Taylor Montgomery Is

Montgomery most recently served as Global Chief Brand Officer at Taco Bell, part of Yum! Brands, where he led the brand's growth strategy overseeing more than $18 billion in systemwide sales across over 9,000 restaurants.

During his tenure, Taco Bell outpaced industry performance, including delivering over 7% sales growth, 3% restaurant growth, and 8% profit growth last year, according to the company. He spent more than a decade at Yum! Brands holding leadership roles across brand marketing and innovation, spearheading initiatives such as Live Más LIVE and the launch of Cantina Chicken.

In 2024, he was named to Forbes' World's Most Influential CMOs list. He previously spent more than five years at Procter & Gamble, where he held brand strategy roles across multiple consumer brands.

"Jack in the Box is an iconic brand with tremendous potential, and I am excited to help lead its next chapter and create lasting value for the company and its shareholders," Montgomery said. "I look forward to working alongside Mark, the leadership team, and our franchisees to accelerate same-store sales growth, strengthen restaurant-level execution, and bring more guests to Jack in the Box."

## At a Glance

- **ROLE:** President (newly created)
- **EFFECTIVE:** Monday, September 14, 2026
- **SUCCESSION:** CEO and Board seat expected within 12 months
- **BACKGROUND:** Global Chief Brand Officer, Taco Bell · 10+ years at Yum! Brands · 5+ years at P&G
- **COMPANY:** Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK), HQ San Diego
- **FOOTPRINT:** ~2,115 restaurants across 25 states, Mexico and Guam

## About Jack in the Box Inc.

Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK), founded and headquartered in San Diego, California, is a restaurant company that operates and franchises Jack in the Box, one of the nation's largest hamburger chains with approximately 2,115 restaurants across 25 states, Mexico and Guam.

For more information, including franchising opportunities, visit [jackinthebox.com](https://www.jackinthebox.com/).

> "I am thrilled to welcome Taylor to Jack in the Box. He is a proven leader with a track record of driving sustainable brand growth and results, and I have seen his ability to execute firsthand. Taylor brings a deep understanding of the franchised QSR industry, and I am confident he will advance our strategy and vision."
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> *MARK KING, EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN AND INTERIM CEO*

## Curator's Note

Mark King ran Taco Bell before landing in San Diego, and his successor-in-waiting is another Yum! Brands alum. The pairing is no accident: Jack in the Box is betting Taco Bell's brand heat translates to the burger wars. Expect the Cantina Chicken playbook, celebrity collabs and menu theater, to reach Jack's marketing well before Montgomery takes the corner office.

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