Former CFO to return to Jack in the Box, Inc.
A familiar face is returning to the Jack in the Box Inc. C-suite.
Lance Tucker will return to the company as chief financial officer, effective Jan. 13, 2025. Tucker has served as CFO of Davidson Hospitality Group since January of 2022, and had a stint as CFO at CKE Restaurants Inc. for a year and a half prior. From March of 2018 to September of 2020, he served as executive VP and CFO of Jack in the Box.
“We are thrilled to welcome back Lance to the Jack in the Box family,” said Jack in the Box CEO Darin Harris. “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.”
In his role as CFO, Tucker will oversee all aspects of financial strategy, planning and operations. He will also collaborate closely with the executive team to ensure Jack in the Box “remains agile in the rapidly evolving fast-food landscape.”
Jack in the Box CFO Brian Scott resigned from his position in October to take a new role outside of the restaurant industry. He will remain with the company until Nov. 20 for a smooth transition. Dawn Hooper, a Jack in the Box veteran of 24 years who has previously served as interim CFO, assumed the role of principal financial officer on Nov. 1 and will serve as interim CFO upon Scott’s departure.
"I am excited to return to Jack in the Box and rejoin a team that shares my passion for innovation and excellence,” said Tucker. “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. Together, we’ll build upon our established foundation that prioritizes their growth, financial goals, and adaptability in a competitive market.”
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Founded and headquartered in San Diego, Jack in the Box Inc. operates approximately 2,200 Jack in the Box restaurants across 21 states, and approximately 600 Del Taco restaurants across 16 states.
