10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended July 3, 2016

Commission File Number: 1-9390

DELAWARE	95-2698708
(State of Incorporation)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
9330 BALBOA AVENUE, SAN DIEGO, CA	92123
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (858) 571-2121

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes  þ    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes  þ    No   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer	þ	Accelerated filer	¨
Non-accelerated filer	¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes  ¨    No  þ

As of the close of business July 29, 2016, 32,678,688 shares of the registrant’s common stock were outstanding.

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INDEX

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	PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited):
	Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets	2
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings	3
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income	4
	Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	5
	Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	6
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	19
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	33
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	33
	PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	33
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	33
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	34
Item 3.	Defaults of Senior Securities	34
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	34
Item 5.	Other Information	34
Item 6.	Exhibits	34
	Signature	34

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.        CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

JACK IN THE BOX INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

	July 3, 2016			September 27, 2015
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	6,647		$	17,743
Accounts and other receivables, net	61,990			47,975
Inventories	7,933			7,376
Prepaid expenses	38,064			16,240
Assets held for sale	19,546			15,516
Other current assets	2,073			3,106
Total current assets	136,253			107,956
Property and equipment, at cost	1,592,049			1,563,377
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(874,562		)	(835,114		)
Property and equipment, net	717,487			728,263
Intangible assets, net	14,177			14,765
Goodwill	149,007			149,027
Other assets, net	274,590			303,968
	$	1,291,514		$	1,303,979
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ (DEFICIT) EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	26,286		$	26,677
Accounts payable	21,289			32,137
Accrued liabilities	173,764			170,575
Total current liabilities	221,339			229,389
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	869,982			688,579
Other long-term liabilities	367,668			370,058
Stockholders’ (deficit) equity:
Preferred stock $0.01 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, none issued	—			—
Common stock $0.01 par value, 175,000,000 shares authorized, 81,428,150 and 81,096,156 issued, respectively	814			811
Capital in excess of par value	421,195			402,986
Retained earnings	1,377,565			1,316,119
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(145,616		)	(132,530		)
Treasury stock, at cost, 48,765,738 and 45,314,529 shares, respectively	(1,821,433		)	(1,571,433		)
Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity	(167,475		)	15,953
	$	1,291,514		$	1,303,979

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

	Quarter						Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015			July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Revenues:
Company restaurant sales	$	278,829		$	270,655		$	903,842		$	891,455
Franchise rental revenues	52,878			52,375			175,218			174,036
Franchise royalties and other	37,231			36,476			121,852			120,758
	368,938			359,506			1,200,912			1,186,249
Operating costs and expenses, net:
Company restaurant costs:
Food and packaging	81,825			82,649			272,802			279,790
Payroll and employee benefits	76,910			72,896			250,954			241,648
Occupancy and other	59,118			56,103			196,344			187,602
Total company restaurant costs	217,853			211,648			720,100			709,040
Franchise occupancy expenses	38,848			39,087			128,475			130,821
Franchise support and other costs	3,654			3,449			12,423			11,915
Selling, general and administrative expenses	42,768			50,986			155,535			166,553
Impairment and other charges, net	10,519			3,758			14,598			8,068
(Gains) losses on the sale of company-operated restaurants	(409		)	183			(1,224		)	4,353
	313,233			309,111			1,029,907			1,030,750
Earnings from operations	55,705			50,395			171,005			155,499
Interest expense, net	7,613			4,504			22,699			13,937
Earnings from continuing operations and before income taxes	48,092			45,891			148,306			141,562
Income taxes	17,308			17,528			54,597			52,739
Earnings from continuing operations	30,784			28,363			93,709			88,823
Losses from discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit	(595		)	(1,532		)	(1,617		)	(3,152		)
Net earnings	$	30,189		$	26,831		$	92,092		$	85,671
Net earnings per share - basic:
Earnings from continuing operations	$	0.94		$	0.76		$	2.75		$	2.34
Losses from discontinued operations	(0.02		)	(0.04		)	(0.05		)	(0.08		)
Net earnings per share (1)	$	0.92		$	0.72		$	2.70		$	2.26
Net earnings per share - diluted:
Earnings from continuing operations	$	0.93		$	0.75		$	2.72		$	2.30
Losses from discontinued operations	(0.02		)	(0.04		)	(0.05		)	(0.08		)
Net earnings per share (1)	$	0.91		$	0.71		$	2.67		$	2.22
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic	32,642			37,106			34,073			37,980
Diluted	33,016			37,661			34,469			38,630
Cash dividends declared per common share	$	0.30		$	0.30		$	0.90		$	0.70

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(1) Earnings per share may not add due to rounding.

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Quarter						Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015			July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Net earnings	$	30,189		$	26,831		$	92,092		$	85,671
Cash flow hedges:
Net change in fair value of derivatives	(7,825		)	(5,027		)	(28,008		)	(11,699		)
Net loss reclassified to earnings	860			461			3,180			1,556
	(6,965		)	(4,566		)	(24,828		)	(10,143		)
Tax effect	2,696			1,748			9,610			3,883
	(4,269		)	(2,818		)	(15,218		)	(6,260		)
Unrecognized periodic benefit costs:
Actuarial losses and prior service costs reclassified to earnings	1,050			2,276			3,498			7,587
Tax effect	(408		)	(872		)	(1,355		)	(2,905		)
	642			1,404			2,143			4,682
Other:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2			(72		)	(19		)	(56		)
Tax effect	—			24			8			19
	2			(48		)	(11		)	(37		)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(3,625		)	(1,462		)	(13,086		)	(1,615		)
Comprehensive income	$	26,564		$	25,369		$	79,006		$	84,056

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

	Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$	92,092		$	85,671
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	70,314			68,205
Deferred finance cost amortization	2,049			1,690
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	(3,822		)	(17,781		)
Deferred income taxes	15,672			(4,046		)
Share-based compensation expense	9,220			10,041
Pension and postretirement expense	10,374			14,423
Gains on cash surrender value of company-owned life insurance	(5,008		)	(1,960		)
(Gains) losses on the sale of company-operated restaurants	(1,224		)	4,353
Losses on the disposition of property and equipment	2,295			1,074
Impairment charges and other	2,928			4,813
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts and other receivables	(16,333		)	(6,895		)
Inventories	(557		)	33
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(7,677		)	20,760
Accounts payable	(7,466		)	690
Accrued liabilities	1,534			4,215
Pension and postretirement contributions	(14,700		)	(14,359		)
Other	(2,992		)	(5,782		)
Cash flows provided by operating activities	146,699			165,145
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(74,971		)	(54,832		)
Purchases of assets intended for sale and leaseback	(5,593		)	(8,323		)
Proceeds from the sale and leaseback of assets	7,748			—
Proceeds from the sale of company-operated restaurants	1,434			2,651
Collections on notes receivable	3,237			5,648
Acquisition of franchise-operated restaurants	324			—
Other	51			1,888
Cash flows used in investing activities	(67,770		)	(52,968		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	576,000			742,000
Repayments of borrowings on revolving credit facilities	(376,000		)	(698,000		)
Proceeds from issuance of debt	—			300,000
Principal repayments on debt	(19,651		)	(198,217		)
Debt issuance costs	—			(1,942		)
Dividends paid on common stock	(30,513		)	(26,556		)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	5,093			14,590
Repurchases of common stock	(250,000		)	(254,668		)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	3,822			17,781
Change in book overdraft	1,213			—
Cash flows used in financing activities	(90,036		)	(105,012		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	11			(37		)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(11,096		)	7,128
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	17,743			10,578
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	6,647		$	17,706

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

1.    BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Nature of operations — Founded in 1951, Jack in the Box Inc. (the “Company”) operates and franchises Jack in the Box^® quick-service restaurants and Qdoba Mexican Eats^® (“Qdoba”) fast-casual restaurants. The following table summarizes the number of restaurants as of the end of each period:

	July 3, 2016	July 5, 2015
Jack in the Box:
Company-operated	415	413
Franchise	1,839	1,835
Total system	2,254	2,248
Qdoba:
Company-operated	344	314
Franchise	344	334
Total system	688	648

References to the Company throughout these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are made using the first person notations of “we,” “us” and “our.”

Basis of presentation — The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). During fiscal 2012, we entered into an agreement to outsource our Jack in the Box distribution business. In the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we closed 62 Qdoba restaurants (the “2013 Qdoba Closures”) as part of a comprehensive Qdoba market performance review. The results of operations for our distribution business and for the 2013 Qdoba Closures are reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Refer to Note 2, Discontinued Operations, for additional information. Unless otherwise noted, amounts and disclosures throughout these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements relate to our continuing operations. In our opinion, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of financial condition and results of operations for these interim periods have been included. Operating results for one interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results for any other interim period or for the full year.

These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2015 (“2015 Form 10-K”). The accounting policies used in preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements are the same as those described in our 2015 Form 10-K with the exception of a new accounting pronouncement adopted in fiscal 2016 which is described below.

Principles of consolidation — The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries and the accounts of any variable interest entities (“VIEs”) where we are deemed the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated. The financial results and position of our VIE are immaterial to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Reclassifications and adjustments — Certain prior year amounts in the condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal 2016 presentation.

In our 2015 Form 10-K, on our consolidated statements of earnings, we began to separately state our franchise revenues derived from rentals and those derived from royalties and other. To provide clarity, we additionally separately stated the associated rental expense, and depreciation and amortization related to the rental income received from franchisees. For comparison purposes, we have reclassified prior year franchise revenue and franchise costs line items to reflect the new method of presentation in our accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

Fiscal year — Our fiscal year is 52 or 53 weeks ending the Sunday closest to September 30. Fiscal year 2016 includes 53 weeks, while fiscal year 2015 includes 52 weeks. Our first quarter includes 16 weeks and all other quarters include 12 weeks, with the exception of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, which includes 13 weeks. All comparisons between 2016 and 2015 refer to the 12-weeks (“quarter”) and 40-weeks (“year-to-date”) ended July 3, 2016 and July 5, 2015, respectively, unless otherwise indicated.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Use of estimates — In preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, management is required to make certain assumptions and estimates that affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and the disclosure of contingencies. In making these assumptions and estimates, management may from time to time seek advice and consider information provided by actuaries and other experts in a particular area. Actual amounts could differ materially from these estimates.

Effect of new accounting pronouncements — In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue Recognition - Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which provides a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires an entity to recognize revenue in an amount that reflects the consideration the entity expects to receive for the transfer of promised goods or services to its customers. The standard also requires additional disclosure regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. Further, in March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), which clarifies the guidance in ASU No. 2014-09 when evaluating when another party, along with the entity, is involved in providing a good or service to a customer. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, which clarifies the guidance in ASU No. 2014-09 regarding assessing whether promises to transfer goods or services are distinct, and whether an entity's promise to grant a license provides a customer with a right to use, or right to access the entity's intellectual property. All standards are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within that reporting period. As such, we will be required to adopt these standards in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. These standards are to be applied retrospectively or using a cumulative effect transition method, and early adoption is not permitted. We are currently evaluating which transition method to use and the effect that these standards will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, which simplifies the presentation of deferred income taxes. This standard requires deferred tax liabilities and assets to be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. This standard is effective prospectively or retrospectively for all periods presented for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. We early adopted this standard in the first quarter of 2016 and the prior period was retrospectively adjusted, resulting in a $40.0 million reclassification of current deferred income taxes to other assets, net on our September 27, 2015 condensed consolidated balance sheet.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which requires a lessee to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for those leases classified as operating leases under previous guidance. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requires adoption based upon a modified retrospective transition approach, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-04, Liabilities-Extinguishment of Liabilities (Subtopic 405-20): Recognition of Breakage for Certain Prepaid Stored-Value Products, which is designed to provide guidance and eliminate diversity in the accounting for the derecognition of financial liabilities related to certain prepaid stored-value products using a revenue-like breakage model. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. This standard is to be applied retrospectively or using a cumulative effect transition method as of the date of adoption. We are currently evaluating which transition method to use, but believe the impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures will be immaterial upon adoption.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718):Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. This standard is intended to simplify various aspects of accounting for share-based compensation arrangements, including the income tax impact, classification on the statement of cash flows and forfeitures. This standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within that reporting period, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

2. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Distribution business — During fiscal 2012, we entered into an agreement with a third party distribution service provider pursuant to a plan approved by our Board of Directors to sell our Jack in the Box distribution business. During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, we completed the transition of our distribution centers. The operations and cash flows of the business have been eliminated and in accordance with the provisions of the FASB authoritative guidance on the presentation of financial statements, the results are reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

In 2016 and 2015, results of discontinued operations were immaterial for both periods. Our liability for lease commitments related to our distribution centers is included in accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities, and was $0.1 million and $0.2 million as of July 3, 2016 and September 27, 2015, respectively. The lease commitment balances relate to one distribution center lease that expires in fiscal 2017 and is currently subleased at a loss.

2013 Qdoba Closures — During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we closed 62 Qdoba restaurants. The decision to close these restaurants was based on a comprehensive analysis that took into consideration levels of return on investment and other key operating performance metrics. Since the closed locations were not predominantly located near those remaining in operation, we did not expect the majority of cash flows and sales lost from these closures to be recovered. In addition, we did not anticipate any ongoing involvement or significant direct cash flows from the closed stores. Therefore, in accordance with the provisions of the FASB authoritative guidance on the presentation of financial statements, the results of operations for these restaurants are reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

The following table summarizes the results related to the 2013 Qdoba Closures for each period (in thousands):

	Quarter						Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015			July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Unfavorable lease commitment adjustments	$	(675	)	$	(1,749	)	$	(2,143	)	$	(3,945	)
Bad debt expense related to subtenants	(225		)	(311		)	(349		)	(311		)
Ongoing facility related costs	(2		)	(37		)	(72		)	(164		)
Broker commissions	—			(58		)	(21		)	(200		)
Loss before income tax benefit	$	(902	)	$	(2,155	)	$	(2,585	)	$	(4,620	)

We do not expect the remaining costs to be incurred related to these closures to be material; however, our estimates related to our future lease obligations, primarily the sublease income we anticipate, are subject to a high degree of judgment and may differ from actual sublease income due to changes in economic conditions, desirability of the sites and other factors.

Our liability for lease commitments related to the 2013 Qdoba Closures is included in accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities, and changed as follows in 2016 (in thousands):

Balance as of September 27, 2015	$	4,256
Adjustments (1)	2,143
Cash payments	(2,965		)
Balance as of July 3, 2016 (2)	$	3,434

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(1) Adjustments relate to revisions to certain sublease and cost assumptions due to changes in market conditions, as well as a charge to terminate one lease agreement, and includes interest expense.

(2) The weighted average remaining lease term related to these commitments is approximately three years.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

3. SUMMARY OF REFRANCHISINGS, FRANCHISEE DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITIONS

Refranchisings and franchisee development — The following is a summary of the number of restaurants sold to franchisees, the number of restaurants developed by franchisees, and the related fees and gains (losses) recognized (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter						Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015			July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Restaurants sold to Jack in the Box franchisees	—			—			1			21
New restaurants opened by franchisees:
Jack in the Box	4			1			9			12
Qdoba	1			4			11			15
Initial franchise fees	$	205		$	130		$	710		$	1,113
Proceeds from the sale of company-operated restaurants (1)	$	413		$	21		$	1,434		$	2,651
Net assets sold (primarily property and equipment)	—			(204		)	(196		)	(2,638		)
Goodwill related to the sale of company-operated restaurants	(5		)	—			(15		)	(32		)
Other (2)	1			—			1			(4,334		)
Gains (losses) on the sale of company-operated restaurants	$	409		$	(183	)	$	1,224		$	(4,353	)

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(1) Amounts in 2016 and 2015 include additional proceeds recognized upon the extension of the underlying franchise and lease agreements related to restaurants sold in a prior year of $0.4 million and $0.1 million, respectively, in the quarter, and $1.4 million and $0.2 million, respectively, year-to-date.

(2) Amounts in 2015 include lease commitment charges related to restaurants closed in connection with the sale of the related market, and charges for operating restaurant leases with lease commitments in excess of our sublease rental income.

Franchise acquisitions — During year-to-date 2016 and 2015, we acquired one and seven Jack in the Box franchise restaurants, respectively. We account for the acquisition of franchised restaurants using the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. The purchase price allocations were based on fair value estimates determined using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). In all periods presented, acquisitions were not material to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

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4. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Financial assets and liabilities — The following table presents our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

	Total			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (3) (Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs (3) (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (3) (Level 3)
Fair value measurements as of July 3, 2016:
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan (1)	$	(37,287	)	$	(37,287	)	$	—		$	—
Interest rate swaps (Note 5) (2)	(51,202		)	—			(51,202		)	—
Total liabilities at fair value	$	(88,489	)	$	(37,287	)	$	(51,202	)	$	—
Fair value measurements as of September 27, 2015:
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan (1)	$	(35,003	)	$	(35,003	)	$	—		$	—
Interest rate swaps (Note 5) (2)	(26,374		)	—			(26,374		)	—
Total liabilities at fair value	$	(61,377	)	$	(35,003	)	$	(26,374	)	$	—

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(1) We maintain an unfunded defined contribution plan for key executives and other members of management. The fair value of this obligation is based on the closing market prices of the participants’ elected investments.

(2) We entered into interest rate swaps to reduce our exposure to rising interest rates on our variable rate debt. The fair values of our interest rate swaps are based upon Level 2 inputs which include valuation models as reported by our counterparties. The key inputs for the valuation models are quoted market prices, discount rates and forward yield curves.

(3) We did not have any transfers in or out of Level 1, 2 or 3.

The fair values of our debt instruments are based on the amount of future cash flows associated with each instrument discounted using our borrowing rate. At July 3, 2016, the carrying value of all financial instruments was not materially different from fair value, as the borrowings are prepayable without penalty. The estimated fair values of our capital lease obligations approximated their carrying values as of July 3, 2016.

Non-financial assets and liabilities — Our non-financial instruments, which primarily consist of property and equipment, goodwill and intangible assets, are reported at carrying value and are not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. However, on an annual basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying value may not be recoverable, non-financial instruments are assessed for impairment. If applicable, the carrying values are written down to fair value.

In connection with our impairment reviews performed during 2016, we recorded an impairment charge of $0.6 million related to one underperforming Qdoba restaurant which is currently held for use. No other fair value adjustments were required. Refer to Note 6, Impairment and Other Charges, Net for additional information regarding impairment charges.

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5. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Objectives and strategies — We are exposed to interest rate volatility with regard to our variable rate debt. In April 2014, to reduce our exposure to rising interest rates, we entered into nine forward-starting interest rate swap agreements that effectively convert $300.0 million of our variable rate borrowings to a fixed rate basis from October 2014 through October 2018. In June 2015, we entered into 11 forward-starting interest rate swap agreements that effectively convert an additional $200.0 million of our variable rate borrowings, and future expected variable rate borrowings, to a fixed rate from October 2015 through October 2018, and $500.0 million from October 2018 through October 2022. These agreements have been designated as cash flow hedges in accordance with the provisions of the FASB authoritative guidance for derivatives and hedging. To the extent that they are effective in offsetting the variability of the hedged cash flows, changes in the fair values of the derivatives are not included in earnings, but are included in other comprehensive income (“OCI”). These changes in fair value are subsequently reclassified into net earnings as a component of interest expense as the hedged interest payments are made on our variable rate debt.

Financial position — The following derivative instruments were outstanding as of the end of each period (in thousands):

	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
		July 3, 2016			September 27, 2015
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
Interest rate swaps (Note 4)	Accrued liabilities	$	(5,237	)	$	(3,379	)
Interest rate swaps (Note 4)	Other long-term liabilities	(45,965		)	(22,995		)
Total derivatives		$	(51,202	)	$	(26,374	)

Financial performance — The following is a summary of the OCI activity related to our interest rate swap derivative instruments (in thousands):

	Location of Loss in Income	Quarter						Year-to-date
		July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015			July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Loss recognized in OCI	N/A	$	(7,825	)	$	(5,027	)	$	(28,008	)	$	(11,699	)
Loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into net earnings	Interest expense, net	$	860		$	461		$	3,180		$	1,556

Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI into interest expense represent payments made to the counterparties for the effective portions of the interest rate swaps. During the periods presented, our interest rate swaps had no hedge ineffectiveness.

6. IMPAIRMENT AND OTHER CHARGES, NET

Impairment and other charges, net in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings is comprised of the following (in thousands):

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016		July 5, 2015		July 3, 2016		July 5, 2015
Restructuring costs	$	7,744	$	10	$	7,744	$	29
Costs of closed restaurants (primarily lease obligations) and other	914		886		2,489		2,645
Accelerated depreciation	673		2,610		1,531		4,749
Losses on the disposition of property and equipment, net	637		228		2,283		580
Restaurant impairment charges	551		24		551		65
	$	10,519	$	3,758	$	14,598	$	8,068

Restructuring costs — Restructuring charges in the third quarter of 2016 are the result of a plan to reduce our general and administrative costs. This plan includes a comprehensive review of our organizational structure, with management identifying cost saving initiatives from workforce reductions, relocation of our Qdoba corporate support center, refranchising initiatives, and information technology consolidation across both brands. Charges consist primarily of employee severance pay and facility closing costs.

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The following is a summary of our restructuring costs in both periods of 2016 (in thousands):

Employee severance and related costs	$	6,487
Facility closing costs	847
Other	410
	$	7,744

Approximately $1.8 million and $4.4 million of the 2016 restructuring costs are related to our Jack in the Box and Qdoba restaurant operating segments, respectively, and approximately $1.5 million is related to shared services functions. We currently expect to incur $10.0 million to $13.0 million in pre-tax charges in connection with our restructuring plan during fiscal 2016. At this time, we are unable to estimate additional charges to be incurred subsequent to 2016.

As of July 3, 2016, $4.6 million in accrued severance costs are included in accrued liabilities.

Restaurant closing costs — Costs of closed restaurants primarily consist of future lease commitments and expected ancillary costs, net of anticipated sublease rentals. Accrued restaurant closing costs, included in accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities, changed as follows during 2016 (in thousands):

Balance as of September 27, 2015	$	9,707
Additions	310
Adjustments (1)	707
Interest expense	1,084
Cash payments	(4,044		)
Balance as of July 3, 2016 (2)	$	7,764

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(1) Adjustments relate primarily to revisions of certain sublease and cost assumptions. Our estimates related to our future lease obligations, primarily the sublease income we anticipate, are subject to a high degree of judgment and may differ from actual sublease income due to changes in economic conditions, desirability of the sites and other factors.

(2) The weighted average remaining lease term related to these commitments is approximately five years.

Accelerated depreciation — When a long-lived asset will be replaced or otherwise disposed of prior to the end of its estimated useful life, the useful life of the asset is adjusted based on the estimated disposal date and accelerated depreciation is recognized. In 2016 and 2015, accelerated depreciation primarily relates to expenses at our Jack in the Box company-operated restaurants for exterior facility enhancements and the replacement of technology equipment, and in 2015, the replacement of beverage equipment. In the third quarter of 2015, we recognized a $2.2 million charge related to the replacement of our beverage equipment at Jack in the Box restaurants.

Disposition of property and equipment — Disposal costs primarily relate to gains or losses recognized upon the sale of closed restaurant properties. In the second quarter of 2015, losses on the disposition of property and equipment included a gain of $0.9 million from the resolution of one eminent domain matter involving a Jack in the Box restaurant.

Restaurant impairment charges — When events and circumstances indicate that our long-lived assets might be impaired and their carrying amount is greater than the undiscounted cash flows we expect to generate from such assets, we recognize an impairment loss as the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the assets. Impairment charges in 2016 and 2015 were not material to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

7. INCOME TAXES

The 2016 income tax provisions reflect tax rates of 36.0% in the quarter and 36.8% year-to-date, compared with 38.2% and 37.3%, respectively, in 2015. In the quarter and year-to-date periods, the major components of the change in tax rates were the timing and amounts of gains or losses on insurance products used to fund certain non-qualified retirement plans which are excluded from taxable income, the impact of which was partially offset by an increase in the Company’s state tax rate. The quarter tax rates additionally reflect the completion of the federal and state income tax returns filed during their respective quarters and the conclusion of a state audit during the prior year quarter. The final annual tax rate cannot be determined until the end of the fiscal year; therefore, the actual 2016 rate could differ from our current estimates.

We file income tax returns in the United States and all state and local jurisdictions in which we operate that impose an income tax. The federal statute of limitations has not expired for fiscal years 2013 and forward. The statutes of limitations for California and Texas, which constitute the Company’s major state tax jurisdictions, have not expired for fiscal years 2011 and forward.

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8. RETIREMENT PLANS

Defined benefit pension plans — We sponsor two defined benefit pension plans: a qualified plan covering substantially all full-time Jack in the Box employees hired prior to January 1, 2011, and an unfunded supplemental executive plan which provides certain employees additional pension benefits and was closed to new participants effective January 1, 2007. In fiscal 2011, the Board of Directors approved the sunset of our qualified plan whereby participants no longer accrue benefits effective December 31, 2015. Benefits under both plans are based on the employees’ years of service and compensation over defined periods of employment.

Postretirement healthcare plans — We also sponsor two healthcare plans, closed to new participants, that provide postretirement medical benefits to certain employees who have met minimum age and service requirements. The plans are contributory, with retiree contributions adjusted annually, and contain other cost-sharing features such as deductibles and coinsurance.

Net periodic benefit cost — The components of net periodic benefit cost in each period were as follows (in thousands):

	Quarter						Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015			July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Defined benefit pension plans:
Interest cost	$	5,579		$	5,237		$	18,599		$	17,457
Service cost	1,212			1,908			4,040			6,360
Expected return on plan assets	(5,020		)	(5,370		)	(16,735		)	(17,901		)
Actuarial loss (1)	943			2,172			3,144			7,240
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs (1)	56			62			185			207
Net periodic benefit cost	$	2,770		$	4,009		$	9,233		$	13,363
Postretirement healthcare plans:
Interest cost	$	292		$	276		$	972		$	920
Actuarial loss (1)	51			42			169			140
Net periodic benefit cost	$	343		$	318		$	1,141		$	1,060

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(1)    Amounts were reclassified from accumulated OCI into net earnings as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses.

Future cash flows — Our policy is to fund our plans at or above the minimum required by law. As of January 1, 2015, the date of our last actuarial funding valuation, there was no minimum contribution funding requirement. Details regarding 2016 contributions are as follows (in thousands):

	Defined Benefit Pension Plans		Postretirement Healthcare Plans
Net year-to-date contributions	$	13,738	$	962
Remaining estimated net contributions during fiscal 2016	$ 65,700 to 85,700		$	400

We continue to evaluate contributions to our qualified defined benefit pension plan based on changes in pension assets as a result of asset performance in the current market, the economic environment and regulatory fees. Based on our evaluations, we plan to accelerate $60.0 million to $80.0 million in pension plan contributions in the fourth quarter of 2016 to reduce our exposure to Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation variable-rate premiums that are paid on the unfunded portion of our qualified pension plan liability.

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9. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

We offer share-based compensation plans to attract, retain and motivate key officers, employees and non-employee directors. During year-to-date 2016, we granted the following shares related to our share-based compensation awards:

Nonvested stock units	140,794
Stock options	99,923
Performance share awards	32,970

The components of share-based compensation expense recognized in each period are as follows (in thousands):

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016		July 5, 2015		July 3, 2016		July 5, 2015
Nonvested stock units	$	745	$	723	$	4,472	$	4,105
Stock options	316		585		2,039		2,139
Performance share awards	238		1,335		2,372		3,407
Nonvested stock awards	20		31		67		127
Deferred compensation for non-management directors	—		—		270		263
Total share-based compensation expense	$	1,319	$	2,674	$	9,220	$	10,041

10. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Repurchases of common stock— During year-to-date 2016, we repurchased 3.5 million common shares at an aggregate cost of $250.0 million. As of July 3, 2016, there was $150.0 million remaining under stock-buyback programs which expire in November 2017.

Dividends—During year-to-date 2016, the Board of Directors declared three cash dividends of $0.30 per common share which were paid on June 7, 2016, March 14, 2016 and December 22, 2015 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 24, 2016, March 1, 2016 and December 9, 2015, respectively, and totaled $30.7 million. Future dividends are subject to approval by our Board of Directors.

11. AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING

Our basic earnings per share calculation is computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Our diluted earnings per share calculation is computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding adjusted by the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding had the potentially dilutive common shares been issued. Potentially dilutive common shares include stock options, nonvested stock awards and units and non-management director stock equivalents. Performance share awards are included in the average diluted shares outstanding each period if the performance criteria have been met at the end of the respective periods.

The following table reconciles basic weighted-average shares outstanding to diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands):

	Quarter		Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016	July 5, 2015	July 3, 2016	July 5, 2015
Weighted-average shares outstanding – basic	32,642	37,106	34,073	37,980
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Stock options	145	213	161	301
Nonvested stock awards and units	176	196	182	197
Performance share awards	53	146	53	152
Weighted-average shares outstanding – diluted	33,016	37,661	34,469	38,630
Excluded from diluted weighted-average shares outstanding:
Antidilutive	170	99	176	85
Performance conditions not satisfied at the end of the period	61	23	61	17

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12. CONTINGENCIES AND LEGAL MATTERS 

Legal matters— The Company assesses contingencies, including litigation contingencies, to determine the degree of probability and range of possible loss for potential accrual in its financial statements. An estimated loss contingency is accrued in the financial statements if it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Because litigation is inherently unpredictable, assessing contingencies is highly subjective and requires judgments about future events. When evaluating litigation contingencies, we may be unable to provide a meaningful estimate due to a number of factors, including the procedural status of the matter in question, the availability of appellate remedies, insurance coverage related to the claim or claims in question, the presence of complex or novel legal theories, and/or the ongoing discovery and development of information important to the matter. In addition, damage amounts claimed in litigation against us may be unsupported, exaggerated or unrelated to possible outcomes, and as such are not meaningful indicators of our potential liability or financial exposure. We regularly review contingencies to determine the adequacy of the accruals and related disclosures. The ultimate amount of loss may differ from these estimates. 

Gessele v. Jack in the Box Inc.— In August 2010, five former employees instituted litigation in federal court in Oregon alleging claims under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and Oregon wage and hour laws. The plaintiffs alleged that the Company failed to pay non-exempt employees for certain meal breaks and improperly made payroll deductions for shoe purchases and for workers’ compensation expenses, and later added additional claims relating to timing of final pay and related wage and hour claims involving employees of a franchisee. The most recent complaint seeks damages of $45.0 million but does not provide a basis for that amount. In fiscal 2012, we accrued for a single claim for which we believe a loss is both probable and estimable; this accrued loss contingency did not have a material effect on our results of operations. We have not established a loss contingency accrual for those claims as to which we believe liability is not probable or estimable, and we plan to vigorously defend against this lawsuit. Nonetheless, an unfavorable resolution of this matter in excess of our current accrued loss contingencies could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, liquidity or financial condition.

Other legal matters— In addition to the matter described above, we are subject to normal and routine litigation brought by former, current or prospective employees, customers, franchisees, vendors, landlords, shareholders or others. We intend to defend ourselves in any such matters. Some of these matters may be covered, at least in part, by insurance. Our insurance liability (undiscounted) and reserves are established in part by using independent actuarial estimates of expected losses for reported claims and for estimating claims incurred but not reported. Our estimated liability for general liability and workers’ compensation claims, which exceeded our self-insurance retention limits by $25.8 million as of September 27, 2015, was reduced by $21.7 million in 2016 due to a judgment paid by our insurance providers. We expect to be fully covered by our insurance providers for any amounts that may exceed our self-insurance retention limits during fiscal 2016. We believe that the ultimate determination of liability in connection with legal claims pending against us, if any, in excess of amounts already provided for such matters in the condensed consolidated financial statements, will not have a material adverse effect on our business, our annual results of operations, liquidity or financial position; however, it is possible that our business, results of operations, liquidity, or financial condition could be materially affected in a particular future reporting period by the unfavorable resolution of one or more matters or contingencies during such period.

13. SEGMENT REPORTING

Our principal business consists of developing, operating and franchising our Jack in the Box and Qdoba restaurant concepts, each of which we consider a reportable operating segment. This segment reporting structure reflects our current management structure, internal reporting method and financial information used in deciding how to allocate our resources. Based upon certain quantitative thresholds, each operating segment is considered a reportable segment.

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We measure and evaluate our segments based on segment revenues and earnings from operations. The reportable segments do not include an allocation of the costs related to shared services functions, such as accounting/finance, human resources, audit services, legal, tax and treasury; nor do they include unallocated costs such as pension expense, share-based compensation and restructuring expense. These costs are reflected in the caption “Shared services and unallocated costs.” The following table provides information related to our operating segments in each period (in thousands):

	Quarter						Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015			July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Revenues by segment:
Jack in the Box restaurant operations	$	264,493		$	263,339		$	876,138		$	884,734
Qdoba restaurant operations	104,445			96,167			324,774			301,515
Consolidated revenues	$	368,938		$	359,506		$	1,200,912		$	1,186,249
Earnings from operations by segment:
Jack in the Box restaurant operations	$	69,528		$	62,355		$	218,364		$	207,523
Qdoba restaurant operations	14,172			13,805			33,532			37,265
Shared services and unallocated costs	(28,404		)	(25,582		)	(82,115		)	(84,936		)
Gains (losses) on the sale of company-operated restaurants	409			(183		)	1,224			(4,353		)
Consolidated earnings from operations	55,705			50,395			171,005			155,499
Interest expense, net	7,613			4,504			22,699			13,937
Consolidated earnings from continuing operations and before income taxes	$	48,092		$	45,891		$	148,306		$	141,562
Total depreciation expense by segment:
Jack in the Box restaurant operations	$	14,877		$	14,737		$	50,409		$	49,051
Qdoba restaurant operations	4,536			3,864			14,403			13,179
Shared services and unallocated costs	1,401			1,573			4,936			5,445
Consolidated depreciation expense	$	20,814		$	20,174		$	69,748		$	67,675

We do not evaluate, manage or measure performance of segments using asset, interest income and expense, or income tax information; accordingly, this information by segment is not prepared or disclosed.

The following table provides detail of the change in the balance of goodwill for each of our reportable segments (in thousands):

	Jack in the Box			Qdoba		Total
Balance at September 27, 2015	$	48,430		$	100,597	$	149,027
Disposals	(20		)	—		(20		)
Balance at July 3, 2016	$	48,410		$	100,597	$	149,007

Refer to Note 3, Summary of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development and Acquisitions, for information regarding the transactions resulting in the changes in goodwill.

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14. SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW INFORMATION (in thousands)

	Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest, net of amounts capitalized	$	(22,919	)	$	(13,433	)
Income tax payments	$	(33,453	)	$	(18,685	)
Non-cash transactions:
Equipment capital lease obligations incurred	$	702		$	4,894
Decrease in accrued treasury stock repurchases	$	—		$	(3,112	)
Increase in dividends accrued or converted to common stock equivalents	$	163		$	121
(Decrease) increase in obligations for purchases of property and equipment	$	(4,882	)	$	53

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15. SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION (in thousands)

	July 3, 2016			September 27, 2015
Accounts and other receivables, net:
Trade	$	49,261		$	36,990
Notes receivable	1,526			1,726
Other	13,980			10,814
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(2,777		)	(1,555		)
	$	61,990		$	47,975
Prepaid expenses:
Prepaid income taxes	$	16,431		$	7,645
Prepaid rent	14,404			318
Other	7,229			8,277
	$	38,064		$	16,240
Other assets, net:
Company-owned life insurance policies	$	104,521		$	99,513
Deferred tax assets	101,253			118,184
Deferred rent receivable	47,205			45,330
Other	21,611			40,941
	$	274,590		$	303,968
Accrued liabilities:
Payroll and related taxes	$	46,002		$	56,223
Insurance	38,237			35,370
Deferred rent	15,580			1,806
Advertising	12,024			20,692
Sales and property taxes	11,096			11,574
Deferred beverage funding	10,482			5,176
Gift card liability	5,273			4,608
Deferred franchise fees	1,165			1,198
Other	33,905			33,928
	$	173,764		$	170,575
Other long-term liabilities:
Defined benefit pension plans	$	172,641		$	180,476
Straight-line rent accrual	46,875			46,807
Other	148,152			142,775
	$	367,668		$	370,058

16. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On July 28, 2016, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.30 per common share, to be paid on August 29, 2016 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 16, 2016.

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

GENERAL

All comparisons between 2016 and 2015 refer to the 12-weeks (“quarter”) and 40-weeks (“year-to-date”) ended July 3, 2016 and July 5, 2015, respectively, unless otherwise indicated.

For an understanding of the significant factors that influenced our performance during the quarterly and year-to-date periods ended July 3, 2016 and July 5, 2015, our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes included in this Quarterly Report and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2015.

Our MD&A consists of the following sections:

• Overview — a general description of our business and 2016 highlights.

• Financial reporting — a discussion of changes in presentation, if any.

• Results of operations — an analysis of our condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the periods presented in our condensed consolidated financial statements.

• Liquidity and capital resources — an analysis of our cash flows including capital expenditures, share repurchase activity, dividends, known trends that may impact liquidity and the impact of inflation, if applicable.

• Discussion of critical accounting estimates — a discussion of accounting policies that require critical judgments and estimates.

• New accounting pronouncements — a discussion of new accounting pronouncements, dates of implementation and the impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations, if any.

• Cautionary statements regarding forward-looking statements — a discussion of the risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements made by management.

We have included in our MD&A certain performance metrics that management uses to assess Company performance and which we believe will be useful in analyzing and understanding our results of operations. These metrics include the following:

• Changes in sales at restaurants open more than one year (“same-store sales”) and average unit volumes (“AUVs”) are presented for franchised restaurants and on a system-wide basis, which includes company and franchise restaurants. Franchise sales represent sales at franchise restaurants and are revenues of our franchisees. We do not record franchise sales as revenues; however, our royalty revenues and percentage rent revenues are calculated based on a percentage of franchise sales. We believe franchise and system same-store sales and AUV information is useful to investors as a significant indicator of the overall strength of our business.

• Company restaurant margin (“restaurant margin”) is defined as Company restaurant sales less expenses incurred directly by our restaurants in generating those sales (food and packaging costs, payroll and employee benefits, and occupancy and other costs). We also present restaurant margin as a percentage of Company restaurant sales.

• Franchise margin is defined as franchise rental revenues and franchise royalties and other, less franchise occupancy expenses, and franchise support and other costs, and is also presented as a percentage of franchise revenues.

Same-store sales, AUVs, restaurant margin, and franchise margin are not measurements determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and should not be considered in isolation, or as an alternative, to income from operations, or other similarly titled measures of other companies.

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OVERVIEW

As of July 3, 2016, we operated and franchised 2,254 Jack in the Box quick-service restaurants, primarily in the western and southern United States, including one in Guam, and 688 Qdoba fast-casual restaurants operating primarily throughout the United States as well as the District of Columbia and Canada.

Our primary source of revenue is from retail sales at Jack in the Box and Qdoba company-operated restaurants. We also derive revenue from Jack in the Box and Qdoba franchise restaurants, including rental revenue, royalties (based upon a percent of sales) and franchise fees. In addition, we recognize gains or losses from the sale of company-operated restaurants to franchisees, which are included as a line item within operating costs and expenses, net in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

The following summarizes the most significant events occurring in 2016, and certain trends compared to a year ago:

• Same-Store Sales — Same-store sales declined 0.2% year-to-date at company-operated Jack in the Box restaurants compared with a year ago primarily driven by a decrease in traffic. Qdoba’s year-to-date same-store sales increase of 1.8% at company-operated restaurants compared with a year ago, was driven primarily by an increase in transactions, menu price increases, and catering growth.

• Commodity Costs— Commodity costs decreased approximately 2.5% and 4.7% year-to-date at our Jack in the Box and Qdoba restaurants, respectively, in 2016 compared with a year ago. We expect our overall commodity costs in fiscal 2016 to decrease approximately 2-3% and 5% at our Jack in the Box and Qdoba restaurants, respectively. Beef represents the largest portion, or approximately 20%, of the Company’s overall commodity spend. We typically do not enter into fixed price contracts for our beef needs. For the full year, we currently expect beef costs to decrease approximately 15-20%.

• Restaurant Margins — Our year-to-date consolidated company-operated restaurant margin decreased slightly in 2016 to 20.3% from 20.5% a year ago. Jack in the Box’s company-operated restaurant margin improved to 21.3% in 2016 from 20.8% in the prior year due primarily to lower costs for food and packaging and benefits of refranchising, partially offset by minimum wage increases in California that went into effect in January 2016, and by higher costs for equipment upgrades. Company-operated restaurant margins at our Qdoba restaurants decreased to 18.4% in 2016 from 19.8% a year ago primarily reflecting an increase in new restaurant activity and higher costs for equipment upgrades.

• Jack in the Box Franchising Program— Year-to-date, franchisees opened a total of nine restaurants. In fiscal 2016, we expect to open approximately 20 Jack in the Box restaurants, the majority of which will be franchise locations. Our Jack in the Box system was 82% franchised as of July 3, 2016. We plan to increase franchise ownership of the Jack in the Box system to 90-95% by the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2018.

• Qdoba New Unit Growth— Year-to-date, we opened 26 company-operated restaurants, and franchisees opened eleven restaurants. In fiscal 2016, we plan for the opening of 50 to 60 Qdoba restaurants, of which approximately 35 are expected to be company-operated restaurants.

• Restructuring Costs — In 2016, we announced a plan to reduce our general and administrative costs. In connection with this plan, we have recorded $7.7 million of restructuring charges which are included in impairment and other costs, net in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

• Return of Cash to Shareholders— Year-to-date, we returned cash to shareholders in the form of share repurchases and cash dividends. We repurchased 3.5 million shares of our common stock at an average price of $72.44 per share, totaling $250.0 million, including the costs of brokerage fees. We also declared dividends of $0.90 per common share totaling $30.7 million.

FINANCIAL REPORTING

The Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for all periods presented reflect the results of operations for the 62 Qdoba restaurants we closed in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 (the “2013 Qdoba Closures”) and charges incurred as a result of closing these restaurants as discontinued operations. During fiscal 2012, we entered into an agreement to outsource our Jack in the Box distribution business, and the results of operations and costs incurred to outsource our distribution business are also reflected as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Refer to Note 2, Discontinued Operations, in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.

In 2016, we adopted an Accounting Standards Update which simplifies the presentation of deferred income taxes and requires deferred tax liabilities and assets to be classified as non-current in a classified statement of financial position. Upon adoption, we retrospectively applied the new standard which resulted in a $40.0 million reclassification of current deferred income taxes to other assets, net on our September 27, 2015 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Refer to Note 1, Basis of Presentation, in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following table presents certain income and expense items included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings as a percentage of total revenues, unless otherwise indicated. Percentages may not add due to rounding.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS DATA

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016		July 5, 2015		July 3, 2016		July 5, 2015
Revenues:
Company restaurant sales	75.6	%	75.3	%	75.3	%	75.1	%
Franchise rental revenues	14.3	%	14.6	%	14.6	%	14.7	%
Franchise royalties and other	10.1	%	10.1	%	10.1	%	10.2	%
Total revenues	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%
Operating costs and expenses, net:
Company restaurant costs:
Food and packaging (1)	29.3	%	30.5	%	30.2	%	31.4	%
Payroll and employee benefits (1)	27.6	%	26.9	%	27.8	%	27.1	%
Occupancy and other (1)	21.2	%	20.7	%	21.7	%	21.0	%
Total company restaurant costs (1)	78.1	%	78.2	%	79.7	%	79.5	%
Franchise occupancy expenses (2)	73.5	%	74.6	%	73.3	%	75.2	%
Franchise support and other costs (3)	9.8	%	9.5	%	10.2	%	9.9	%
Selling, general and administrative expenses	11.6	%	14.2	%	13.0	%	14.0	%
Impairment and other charges, net	2.9	%	1.0	%	1.2	%	0.7	%
(Gains) losses on the sale of company-operated restaurants	(0.1	)%	0.1	%	(0.1	)%	0.4	%
Earnings from operations	15.1	%	14.0	%	14.2	%	13.1	%
Income tax rate (4)	36.0	%	38.2	%	36.8	%	37.3	%

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(1) As a percentage of company restaurant sales.

(2) As a percentage of franchise rental revenues.

(3) As a percentage of franchise royalties and other.

(4) As a percentage of earnings from continuing operations and before income taxes.

CHANGES IN SAME-STORE SALES

	Quarter		Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016	July 5, 2015	July 3, 2016	July 5, 2015
Jack in the Box:
Company	(0.2)%	5.5%	(0.2)%	5.4%
Franchise	1.5%	7.9%	1.3%	7.0%
System	1.1%	7.3%	0.9%	6.6%
Qdoba:
Company	1.0%	6.6%	1.8%	9.1%
Franchise	0.1%	9.0%	1.3%	11.4%
System	0.6%	7.7%	1.6%	10.2%

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The following table summarizes the changes in the number and mix of Jack in the Box (“JIB”) and Qdoba company and franchise restaurants:

	July 3, 2016						July 5, 2015
	Company		Franchise		Total		Company		Franchise		Total
Jack in the Box:
Beginning of year	413		1,836		2,249		431		1,819		2,250
New	2		9		11		2		12		14
Refranchised	(1	)	1		—		(21	)	21		—
Acquired from franchisees	1		(1	)	—		7		(7	)	—
Closed	—		(6	)	(6	)	(6	)	(10	)	(16	)
End of period	415		1,839		2,254		413		1,835		2,248
% of JIB system	18	%	82	%	100	%	18	%	82	%	100	%
Qdoba:
Beginning of year	322		339		661		310		328		638
New	26		11		37		8		15		23
Closed	(4	)	(6	)	(10	)	(4	)	(9	)	(13	)
End of period	344		344		688		314		334		648
% of Qdoba system	50	%	50	%	100	%	48	%	52	%	100	%
Consolidated:
Total system end of period	759		2,183		2,942		727		2,169		2,896
% of consolidated system	26	%	74	%	100	%	25	%	75	%	100	%

Jack in the Box Brand

Company Restaurant Operations

The following table presents Jack in the Box company restaurant sales, costs and margin, and restaurant costs and margin as a percentage of the related sales. Percentages may not add due to rounding (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter								Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016				July 5, 2015				July 3, 2016				July 5, 2015
Company restaurant sales	$	179,458			$	179,451			$	595,401			$	605,786
Company restaurant costs:
Food and packaging	51,893		28.9	%	55,218		30.8	%	179,142		30.1	%	192,906		31.8	%
Payroll and employee benefits	50,654		28.2	%	49,599		27.6	%	167,744		28.2	%	167,227		27.6	%
Occupancy and other	36,446		20.3	%	35,115		19.6	%	121,522		20.4	%	119,797		19.8	%
Total company restaurant costs	138,993		77.5	%	139,932		78.0	%	468,408		78.7	%	479,930		79.2	%
Restaurant margin	$	40,465	22.5	%	$	39,519	22.0	%	$	126,993	21.3	%	$	125,856	20.8	%

Jack in the Box company restaurant sales were flat in the quarter, and decreased $10.4 million year-to-date as compared with the prior year. In the quarter, the impact of lower AUVs was offset by an increase in the number of company restaurants compared with a year ago. Year-to-date, a decrease in the sales attributable to the execution of our refranchising strategy which includes the sale of restaurants to franchisees was partially offset by higher AUVs. The following table presents the approximate impact of these increases (decreases) on company restaurant sales (in thousands):

	Quarter			Year-to-date
Increase (decrease) in the average number of Jack in the Box company restaurants	$	1,100		$	(15,500	)
Jack in the Box AUV (decrease) increase	(1,100		)	5,100
Total change in company restaurant sales	$	—		$	(10,400	)

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Same-store sales at Jack in the Box company-operated restaurants decreased 0.2% in the quarter and year-to-date, primarily driven by a decline in transactions, partially offset by menu price increases. The following table summarizes the change in company-operated same-store sales:

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016		July 5, 2015		July 3, 2016		July 5, 2015
Average check (1)	3.5	%	3.9	%	2.8	%	3.9	%
Transactions	(3.7	)%	1.6	%	(3.0	)%	1.5	%
Change in same-store sales	(0.2	)%	5.5	%	(0.2	)%	5.4	%

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(1) Amounts in 2016 and 2015 include price increases of approximately 3.3% and 2.0%, respectively, in the quarter, and 3.1% and 2.1%, respectively, year-to-date.

Food and packaging costs as a percentage of company restaurant sales decreased to 28.9% in the quarter and 30.1% year-to-date in 2016, compared with 30.8% and 31.8%, respectively, in 2015, due to lower commodity costs, favorable product mix changes, and menu price increases. Commodity costs decreased 2.7% in the quarter, and 2.5% year-to-date due to lower costs for beef, and in the quarter, eggs, partially offset by higher costs for pork, produce, and year-to-date, eggs. Beef, our most significant commodity, decreased approximately 20% in both periods of 2016 versus last year while pork in the quarter, and eggs year-to-date, increased most significantly by approximately 28% and 20%, respectively. For fiscal 2016, we currently expect commodity costs to decrease approximately 2-3% at our Jack in the Box restaurants compared with fiscal 2015.

Payroll and employee benefit costs as a percentage of company restaurant sales increased to 28.2% in the quarter and year-to-date compared with 27.6% in both periods of 2015. In 2016, higher wages from minimum wage increases were partially offset by lower levels of incentive compensation driven by operating results, and the benefits of refranchising year-to-date.

As a percentage of company restaurant sales, occupancy and other costs increased to 20.3% in the quarter and 20.4% year-to-date in 2016, from 19.6% and 19.8%, respectively, a year ago due to higher costs for equipment upgrades, and maintenance and repair expenses, partially offset by lower costs for utilities and the benefits of refranchising year-to-date.

Franchise Operations

The following table presents Jack in the Box franchise revenues, costs and margin in each period and other information we believe is useful in analyzing the change in franchise operating results (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter						Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015			July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Franchise rental revenues	$	52,849		$	52,325		$	175,126		$	173,874
Royalties	31,770			31,377			104,190			103,158
Franchise fees and other	416			186			1,421			1,916
Franchise royalties and other	32,186			31,563			105,611			105,074
Total franchise revenues	85,035			83,888			280,737			278,948
Rental expense	31,571			31,388			103,708			105,187
Depreciation and amortization	7,253			7,656			24,692			25,485
Franchise occupancy expenses	38,824			39,044			128,400			130,672
Franchise support and other costs	2,515			2,506			8,614			8,910
Total franchise costs	41,339			41,550			137,014			139,582
Franchise margin	$	43,696		$	42,338		$	143,723		$	139,366
Franchise margin as a % of franchise revenues	51.4		%	50.5		%	51.2		%	50.0		%
Average number of franchise restaurants	1,839			1,834			1,838			1,826
% increase	0.3		%				0.7		%
Increase in franchise-operated same-store sales	1.5		%	7.9		%	1.3		%	7.0		%
Royalties as a percentage of franchise restaurant sales	5.1		%	5.1		%	5.1		%	5.1		%

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Total franchise revenues, which principally includes franchise rental revenues and royalties, increased $1.1 million or 1.4% in the quarter, and $1.8 million or 0.6% year-to-date in 2016 as compared with a year ago, primarily reflecting higher AUVs resulting in an increase in revenues from royalties and percentage rent, and increased rental income due to routine rent increases.

Franchise occupancy expenses decreased $0.2 million in the quarter, and $2.3 million year-to-date in 2016 versus a year ago, due to a decrease in depreciation expense as our building assets become fully depreciated and year-to-date, favorable lease commitment adjustments of $1.9 million recognized in the second quarter of 2016 related to previously refranchised markets based on sales performance over the first year resulting in higher rent. These decreases were partially offset by routine rent increases contributing to higher rental expense.

Franchise support and other costs remained flat in the quarter, and decreased $0.3 million year-to-date in 2016 as compared with the prior year, primarily due to a decrease in bad debt expense.

Qdoba Brand

Company Restaurant Operations

The following table presents Qdoba company restaurant sales, costs and margin, and restaurant costs and margin as a percentage of the related sales. Percentages may not add due to rounding (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter								Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016				July 5, 2015				July 3, 2016				July 5, 2015
Company restaurant sales	$	99,371			$	91,204			$	308,441			$	285,669
Company restaurant costs:
Food and packaging	29,932		30.1	%	27,431		30.1	%	93,660		30.4	%	86,884		30.4	%
Payroll and employee benefits	26,256		26.4	%	23,297		25.5	%	83,210		27.0	%	74,421		26.1	%
Occupancy and other	22,672		22.8	%	20,988		23.0	%	74,822		24.3	%	67,805		23.7	%
Total company restaurant costs	78,860		79.4	%	71,716		78.6	%	251,692		81.6	%	229,110		80.2	%
Restaurant margin	$	20,511	20.6	%	$	19,488	21.4	%	$	56,749	18.4	%	$	56,559	19.8	%

Company restaurant sales increased $8.2 million in the quarter and $22.8 million year-to-date in 2016 as compared with the prior year due primarily to an increase in the number of Qdoba company-operated restaurants, and to a lesser extent, growth in AUVs year-to-date. The following table presents the approximate impact of these increases (decreases) on company restaurant sales (in thousands):

	Quarter			Year-to-date
Increase in the average number of Qdoba company restaurants	$	8,400		$	19,700
Qdoba AUV (decrease) increase	(200		)	3,100
Total change in company restaurant sales	$	8,200		$	22,800

Same-store sales at Qdoba company-operated restaurants increased 1.0% in the quarter and 1.8% year-to-date as compared with the prior year primarily driven by transaction growth, menu price increases and catering. The following table summarizes

the change in company-operated same-store sales:

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016		July 5, 2015		July 3, 2016		July 5, 2015
Transactions	0.4	%	(1.1	)%	1.8	%	—	%
Average check (1)	—	%	6.4	%	(0.7	)%	7.9	%
Catering	0.6	%	1.3	%	0.7	%	1.2	%
Change in same-store sales	1.0	%	6.6	%	1.8	%	9.1	%

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(1) Amounts in 2016 and 2015 include price increases of approximately 1.3% and 0.0%, respectively, in the quarter, and 1.0% and 0.3%, respectively, year-to-date.

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Food and packaging costs as a percentage of company restaurant sales in 2016 were 30.1% in the quarter, and 30.4% year-to-date, in both 2016 and 2015. In the quarter and year-to-date, lower commodity costs were offset by higher discounting and usage of guacamole and queso. Commodity costs decreased 3.8% in the quarter, and 4.7% year-to-date primarily due to lower costs for beef, poultry, and produce. In 2016, beef costs decreased by approximately 10% in the quarter and 12% year-to-date. For fiscal 2016, we currently expect commodity costs to decrease approximately 5% at our Qdoba restaurants compared with fiscal 2015.

Payroll and employee benefit costs as a percentage of company restaurant sales in 2016 increased to 26.4% in the quarter, and 27.0% year-to-date, from 25.5% and 26.1%, respectively, in 2015. The percent of sales increase is primarily due to an increase in new restaurant openings, higher costs for workers’ compensation and group insurance, and year-to-date, increases in labor staffing.

As a percentage of company restaurant sales, occupancy and other costs were 22.8% in the quarter, and 24.3% year-to-date in 2016, compared with 23.0% and 23.7%, respectively, a year ago. Higher costs for equipment upgrades, higher per store average property rents and depreciation associated with new restaurants, and year-to-date, higher costs for uniforms, were more than offset in the quarter and partially offset year-to-date by lower costs for utilities.

Franchise Operations

The following table presents our Qdoba franchise revenues, costs and margin in each period and other information we believe is useful in analyzing the change in franchise operating results (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter						Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015			July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Franchise rental revenues	$	29		$	50		$	92		$	162
Royalties	4,784			4,559			15,148			14,501
Franchise fees and other	261			354			1,093			1,183
Franchise royalties and other	5,045			4,913			16,241			15,684
Total franchise revenues	5,074			4,963			16,333			15,846
Rental expense (1)	24			43			75			149
Franchise support and other costs	1,139			943			3,809			3,005
Total franchise costs	1,163			986			3,884			3,154
Franchise margin	$	3,911		$	3,977		$	12,449		$	12,692
Franchise margin as a % of franchise revenues	77.1		%	80.1		%	76.2		%	80.1		%
Average number of franchise restaurants	346			333			343			332
% increase	3.9		%				3.3		%
Increase in franchise-operated same-store sales	0.1		%	9.0		%	1.3		%	11.4		%
Royalties as a percentage of estimated franchise restaurant sales	5.1		%	5.0		%	5.0		%	5.0		%

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(1) Included in franchise occupancy expenses in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings.

Franchise royalties and other increased $0.1 million or 2.7% in the quarter, and $0.6 million or 3.6% year-to-date in 2016 as compared with the prior year, primarily reflecting an increase in the average number of franchise restaurants, and to a lesser extent, higher AUVs year-to-date resulting in an increase in revenue from royalties, partially offset by a reduction in initial franchise fees.

Franchise support and other costs increased $0.2 million in the quarter, and $0.8 million year-to-date in 2016 versus a year ago, due to an increase in support costs as well as bad debt expense of $0.2 million recorded in the first quarter of 2016.

Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expenses

The following table presents the change in SG&A expenses compared with the prior year (in thousands):

	(Decrease) / Increase
	Quarter			Year-to-date
Legal settlement	$	(2,543	)	$	(2,543	)
Cash surrender value of COLI policies, net	(2,342		)	(2,223		)
Incentive compensation (including share-based compensation and related payroll taxes)	(1,272		)	(6,651		)
Pension and postretirement benefits	(1,215		)	(4,049		)
Employee relocation	(472		)	(856		)
Qdoba brand conference	—			833
Advertising	72			3,697
Insurance	1,302			3,636
Other	(1,748		)	(2,862		)
	$	(8,218	)	$	(11,018	)

In the third quarter of 2016, we received notice that a claim we made in connection with the Deepwater Horizon Court Supervised Settlement Program was approved by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, resulting in a recovery of $2.5 million. The program compensates businesses for economic damages they incurred in connection with the 2010 oil rig spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Our claim related to certain Jack in the Box restaurants in Louisiana and Texas.

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The cash surrender value of our COLI policies, net of changes in our non-qualified deferred compensation obligations supported by these policies, are subject to market fluctuations. In 2016 and 2015, the changes in market values had a positive impact of $1.3 million and a negative impact of $1.0 million, respectively, in the quarter, and positive impacts of $2.6 million and $0.4 million, respectively, year-to-date.

Incentive compensation decreased due primarily to lower levels of performance at both brands as compared to target bonus levels, workforce reductions related to our restructuring plan, and to a lesser extent, a reduction in payroll taxes year-to-date associated with our stock compensation awards.

Pension and postretirement benefit costs decreased primarily due to the sunsetting of our qualified pension plan on December 31, 2015, resulting in a decrease in the service cost component of our expense and a change in the amortization period for actuarial gains and losses from the average remaining service period to the average future lifetime of all participants. To a lesser extent, an increase in our discount rate also contributed to the decrease. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation premiums for 2016.

In 2016, advertising costs associated with our Qdoba brand increased by $0.1 million in the quarter, and $4.2 million year-to-date versus a year ago due primarily to an increase in television and digital advertising as well as a shift in the timing of spending. Advertising costs at our Jack in the Box brand are primarily contributions to our marketing fund and are determined as a percentage of gross restaurant sales. Jack in the Box advertising costs remained flat in the quarter, and decreased $0.5 million year-to-date compared with a year ago primarily due to our refranchising strategy which resulted in a decrease in the number of company-operated restaurants.

Insurance costs in 2016 increased primarily due to unfavorable workers’ compensation and general liability claim developments in the current year.

Impairment and Other Charges, Net

Impairment and other charges, net is comprised of the following (in thousands):

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016		July 5, 2015		July 3, 2016		July 5, 2015
Restructuring costs	$	7,744	$	10	$	7,744	$	29
Costs of closed restaurants (primarily lease obligations) and other	914		886		2,489		2,645
Accelerated depreciation	673		2,610		1,531		4,749
Losses on the disposition of property and equipment, net	637		228		2,283		580
Restaurant impairment charges	551		24		551		65
	$	10,519	$	3,758	$	14,598	$	8,068

Impairment and other charges, net increased $6.8 million in the quarter, and $6.5 million year-to-date compared with a year ago. The increases were primarily driven by $7.7 million of restructuring charges recorded in the third quarter of 2016 related to a plan announced in 2016 to reduce our corporate general and administrative costs. Restructuring costs included $6.5 million of severance costs, $0.8 million in accelerated depreciation related to the relocation of our Qdoba corporate support center in 2017, and $0.4 million of other costs. Approximately $1.8 million and $4.4 million of the 2016 restructuring costs are related to our Jack in the Box and Qdoba restaurant operating segments, respectively, and approximately $1.5 million is related to shared services functions.

The increase related to restructuring was partially offset by decreases in accelerated depreciation in both periods primarily resulting from a decrease in charges related to beverage equipment upgrades at our Jack in the Box restaurants. Refer to Note 6, Impairment and Other Charges, Net of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding these costs.

Gains (Losses) on the Sale of Company-Operated Restaurants (dollars in thousands)

	Quarter					Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016		July 5, 2015			July 3, 2016		July 5, 2015
Number of restaurants sold to Jack in the Box franchisees	—		—			1		21
Gains (losses) on the sale of company-operated restaurants	$	409	$	(183	)	$	1,224	$	(4,353	)

Gains (losses) are impacted by the number of restaurants sold and changes in average gains or losses recognized, which relate to the specific sales and cash flows of those restaurants. In 2016 and 2015, gains (losses) on the sale of company-operated restaurants include additional gains of $0.4 million and $0.1 million, respectively, in the quarter, and $1.4 million and $0.2 million, respectively, year-to-date, recognized upon the extension of the underlying franchise and lease agreements related to Jack in the Box restaurants sold in previous years. Refer to Note 3, Summary of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development and Acquisitions, of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding these gains (losses).

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense, net is comprised of the following (in thousands):

	Quarter						Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015			July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Interest expense	$	7,653		$	4,564		$	23,009		$	14,256
Interest income	(40		)	(60		)	(310		)	(319		)
Interest expense, net	$	7,613		$	4,504		$	22,699		$	13,937

Interest expense, net increased $3.1 million in the quarter and $8.8 million year-to-date compared with a year ago due to higher average borrowings and to a lesser extent, higher average interest rates.

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Income Taxes

The tax rate in 2016 was 36.0% in the quarter and 36.8% year-to-date, compared with 38.2% and 37.3%, respectively, a year ago. In the quarter and year-to-date periods, the major components of the change in tax rates were the timing and amounts of gains or losses on insurance products used to fund certain non-qualified retirement plans which are excluded from taxable income, the impact of which was partially offset by an increase in the Company’s state tax rate. The quarter tax rates additionally reflect the completion of the federal and state income tax returns filed during their respective quarters and the conclusion of a state audit during the prior year quarter. The final annual tax rate cannot be determined until the end of the fiscal year; therefore, the actual 2016 rate could differ from our current estimates. We expect the fiscal year tax rate to be approximately 37%. The final annual tax rate cannot be determined until the end of the fiscal year; therefore, the actual 2016 rate could differ from our current estimates.

Losses from Discontinued Operations, Net

As described in Note 2, Discontinued Operations, in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the results of operations from our distribution business and the 2013 Qdoba Closures have been reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

Losses from discontinued operations, net of tax are as follows for each discontinued operation (in thousands):

	Quarter						Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015			July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Distribution business	$	(61	)	$	(203	)	$	(37	)	$	(283	)
2013 Qdoba Closures	(534		)	(1,329		)	(1,580		)	(2,869		)
	$	(595	)	$	(1,532	)	$	(1,617	)	$	(3,152	)

In all periods presented, losses from discontinued operations incurred in connection with the 2013 Qdoba Closures primarily relate to unfavorable lease commitment adjustments.

Losses from discontinued operations reduced diluted earnings per share by the following in each period (earnings per share may not add due to rounding):

	Quarter						Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015			July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Distribution business	$	—		$	(0.01	)	$	—		$	(0.01	)
2013 Qdoba Closures	(0.02		)	(0.04		)	(0.05		)	(0.07		)
	$	(0.02	)	$	(0.04	)	$	(0.05	)	$	(0.08	)

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

General

Our primary sources of short-term and long-term liquidity are expected to be cash flows from operations and our revolving bank credit facility.

We generally reinvest available cash flows from operations to develop new restaurants or enhance existing restaurants, to reduce debt, to repurchase shares of our common stock, and to pay cash dividends. Our cash requirements consist principally of:

• working capital;

• capital expenditures for new restaurant construction and restaurant renovations;

• income tax payments;

• debt service requirements; and

• obligations related to our benefit plans.

Based upon current levels of operations and anticipated growth, we expect that cash flows from operations, combined with other financing alternatives in place or available, will be sufficient to meet our capital expenditure, working capital and debt service requirements for at least the next twelve months and the foreseeable future.

As is common in the restaurant industry, we maintain relatively low levels of accounts receivable and inventories, and our vendors grant trade credit for purchases such as food and supplies. We also continually invest in our business through the addition of new units and refurbishment of existing units, which are reflected as long-term assets and not as part of working capital. As a result, we may at times maintain current liabilities in excess of current assets, which results in a working capital deficit.

Cash Flows

The table below summarizes our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities (in thousands):

	Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Total cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities	$	146,699		$	165,145
Investing activities	(67,770		)	(52,968		)
Financing activities	(90,036		)	(105,012		)
Effect of exchange rate changes	11			(37		)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	$	(11,096	)	$	7,128

Operating Activities. Operating cash flows in 2016 decreased $18.4 million compared with a year ago primarily due to a $14.8 million increase in income tax payments driven by a tax benefit realized in 2015 as a result of a fixed asset cost segregation study and due to a reduction in tax benefits associated with stock-based compensation. These operating cash flow decreases were partially offset by an increase in net earnings in 2016 and an increase in deferred tax asset utilization related to additional pension contributions to be made in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Pension and Postretirement Contributions — Our policy is to fund our pension plans at or above the minimum required by law. As of January 1, 2015, the date of our last actuarial funding valuation, there was no minimum contribution funding requirement. Year-to-date in 2016, we contributed $14.7 million to our pension and postretirement plans. During the fourth quarter of 2016, we expect to contribute between $66.1 million and $86.1 million to our pension and postretirement plans, which primarily relate to accelerated qualified pension plan contributions to reduce our exposure to Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation variable-rate premiums that are paid on the unfunded portion of our pension liability.

Investing Activities. Cash used in investing activities in 2016 increased $14.8 million compared with a year ago due primarily to an increase in capital expenditures and a decrease in collections on notes receivable, partially offset by an increase in proceeds from assets held for sale and leaseback.

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Capital Expenditures— The composition of capital expenditures in each period follows (in thousands):

	Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016		July 5, 2015
Jack in the Box:
Restaurant facility expenditures	$	23,182	$	21,101
New restaurants	8,615		2,598
Other, including information technology	448		3,245
	32,245		26,944
Qdoba:
New restaurants	32,302		15,073
Restaurant facility expenditures	3,796		2,032
Other, including information technology	3,129		2,614
	39,227		19,719
Shared Services:
Information technology	3,310		5,824
Other, including facility improvements	189		2,345
	3,499		8,169
Consolidated capital expenditures	$	74,971	$	54,832

Our capital expenditure program includes, among other things, investments in new locations and equipment, restaurant remodeling, and information technology enhancements. Capital expenditures increased $20.1 million compared to a year ago primarily resulting from an increase in spending related to building new Qdoba and Jack in the Box restaurants, partially offset by a decrease in spending related to Jack in the Box and Shared Services information technology. We expect fiscal 2016 capital expenditures to be approximately $100-$110 million. In fiscal 2016, we plan for 50 to 60 Qdoba restaurants to open, of which approximately 35 are expected to be company-operated locations. Additionally, we plan for approximately 20 Jack in the Box restaurants to open in fiscal 2016, the majority of which will be franchise locations.

Sale of Company-Operated Restaurants— We continue to expand franchise ownership in the Jack in the Box system primarily through the sale of company-operated restaurants to franchisees. The following table details proceeds received

in connection with our refranchising activities in each period (dollars in thousands):

	Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016		July 5, 2015
Number of restaurants sold to Jack in the Box franchisees	1		21
Total proceeds	$	1,434	$	2,651

Year-to-date proceeds in 2016 and 2015 include additional gains of $1.4 million and $0.2 million, respectively, recognized upon the extension of the underlying franchise and lease agreements related to Jack in the Box restaurants sold in previous years. For additional information, refer to Note 3, Summary of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development and Acquisitions, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Assets Held for Sale and Leaseback— We use sale and leaseback financing to limit the initial cash investment in our restaurants to the cost of the equipment, whenever possible. During 2016, we exercised our right of first refusal related to three leased properties which we intend to sell and leaseback within the next 12 months. In 2015, we did not sell and leaseback any properties. The following table summarizes the cash flow activity related to sale and leaseback transactions in each period (dollars in thousands):

	Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Number of restaurants sold and leased back	4			—
Proceeds from sale and leaseback transactions	$	7,748		$	—
Purchases of assets intended for sale and leaseback	$	(5,593	)	$	(8,323	)

As of July 3, 2016, we had investments of $19.5 million relating to nine restaurant properties that we expect to sell and leaseback during the next 12 months.

Financing Activities. Cash flows used in financing activities in 2016 decreased $15.0 million compared with a year ago primarily due to a net increase in borrowings under our credit facility and a decrease in cash used to repurchase our common stock, partially offset by a decrease in excess tax benefits from share based compensation arrangements, a decrease in proceeds from the issuance of our common stock, and an increase in cash used to pay dividends.

Credit Facility — Our credit facility consists of (i) a $900.0 million revolving credit agreement and (ii) a $300.0 million term loan. Both the revolving credit agreement and the term loan have maturity dates of March 19, 2019. As part of the credit agreement, we may also request the issuance of up to $75.0 million in letters of credit, the outstanding amount of which reduces our net borrowing capacity under the agreement. As of July 3, 2016, we had $282.4 million outstanding under the term loan, borrowings under the revolving credit agreement of $595.0 million and letters of credit outstanding of $25.1 million.

The interest rate on the credit facility is based on our leverage ratio and can range from London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 1.25% to 2.00% with no floor. The current interest rate is LIBOR plus 2.00%.

We are subject to a number of customary covenants under our credit facility, including limitations on additional borrowings, acquisitions, loans to franchisees, lease commitments, stock repurchases, dividend payments and requirements to maintain certain financial ratios. We were in compliance with all covenants as of July 3, 2016.

Interest Rate Swaps— To reduce our exposure to rising interest rates under our credit facility, we consider interest rate swaps. In April 2014, we entered into nine forward-starting interest rate swap agreements that effectively convert $300.0 million of our variable rate borrowings to a fixed rate basis from October 2014 through October 2018. In June 2015, we entered into eleven forward-starting interest rate swap agreements that effectively convert an additional $200.0 million of our variable rate borrowings and future expected variable rate borrowings to a fixed rate from October 2015 through October 2018, and $500.0 million from October 2018 through October 2022. For additional information, refer to Note 5, Derivative Instruments, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Item 3, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk, of this Report.

Repurchases of Common Stock— During year-to-date 2016, we repurchased 3.5 million common shares at an aggregate cost of $250.0 million, compared with 2.95 million common shares at an aggregate cost of $251.6 million in 2015. As of July 3, 2016, there was $150.0 million remaining under stock-buyback programs which expire in November 2017.

Dividends — During year-to-date 2016, the Board of Directors declared three cash dividends of $0.30 per common share each, which totaled $30.7 million. Future dividends are subject to approval by our Board of Directors.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We have entered into certain off-balance sheet contractual obligations and commitments in the ordinary course of business, which are recognized in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. There has been no material change in these arrangements as disclosed in our Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2015. We are not a party to any other off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

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DISCUSSION OF CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

Critical accounting estimates are those the Company believes are most important for the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results and that require management’s most subjective and complex judgments. Judgments and uncertainties regarding the application of these policies may result in materially different amounts being reported under various conditions or using different assumptions. There have been no material changes to the critical accounting estimates previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2015.

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Refer to Note 1, Basis of Presentation, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Any statements contained herein that are not historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “assume,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “goals,” “guidance,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “may,” “will,” “would”, “should” and similar expressions. These statements are based on management’s current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about our business and the industry in which we operate. These estimates and assumptions involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that are in some cases beyond our control. Factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

• Food service businesses such as ours may be materially and adversely affected by changes in consumer preferences or dining habits, and economic, political and socioeconomic conditions. Adverse economic conditions such as unemployment and decreased discretionary spending may result in reduced restaurant traffic and sales, and impose practical limits on pricing. We are also subject to geographic concentration risks, with nearly 70% of system Jack in the Box restaurants located in California and Texas.

• Our profitability depends in part on food and commodity costs and availability, including animal feed costs, fuel costs, and other supply and distribution costs. The risks of increased commodities costs and volatility in costs could adversely affect our profitability and results of operations.

• The success of our business strategy depends on the value and relevance of our brands. Multi-unit food service businesses such as ours can be materially and adversely affected by widespread negative publicity of any type, particularly regarding food quality, food safety or public health issues. Negative publicity regarding our brands or the restaurant industry in general could cause a decline in system restaurant sales and could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

• We are reliant on third party suppliers and distributors, and any shortages or interruptions in supply could adversely affect the availability, quality and cost of ingredients.

• Our business can be materially and adversely affected by severe weather conditions or natural disasters, which can result in lost restaurant sales, supply chain interruptions and increased costs.

• Growth and new restaurant development involve substantial risks, including risks associated with unavailability of suitable franchisees, limited financing availability, cost overruns and the inability to secure suitable sites on acceptable terms. In addition, our growth strategy includes opening restaurants in new or existing markets where we cannot assure that we will be able to successfully expand or acquire critical market presence, attract customers or otherwise operate profitably.

• There are risks associated with our franchise business model, including the demand for our franchises, the selection of appropriate franchisees and whether our franchisees and new restaurant developers will have the capabilities to be effective operators and remain aligned with us on operating, promotional and capital-intensive initiatives, in an ever-changing competitive environment. Additionally, our franchisees and operators could experience operational, financial or other challenges that could affect payments to us of rents and/or royalties, or could damage our brands and reputation.

• Our plan to increase the percentage of franchise restaurants to 90 - 95% is subject to risks and uncertainties, and we may not achieve reductions in costs at the rate we desire. We may not be able to identify franchisee candidates with appropriate experience and financial resources or to negotiate mutually acceptable agreements with potential franchisees. Our franchisee candidates may not be able to obtain financing at acceptable rates and terms. We may not be able to increase the percentage of franchised restaurants at the rate we desire or achieve the ownership mix of franchise to company-operated restaurants that we desire.

• The restaurant and take-away food industry is highly competitive with respect to price, service, location, brand identification and menu quality and innovation. We cannot assure that we will be able to effectively respond to aggressive competitors (including competitors with significantly greater financial resources); or that our competitive strategies will

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increase our same-store sales and AUVs; or that our new products, service initiatives, overall strategies or execution of those strategies will be successful.

• Should our advertising and promotions be less effective than our competitors, there could be a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

• In recent years, we have identified strategies and taken steps to reduce operating costs to align with the increased Jack in the Box franchise ownership and to further integrate Jack in the Box and Qdoba brand systems. The ability to evaluate, identify and implement operating cost reductions through these initiatives is subject to risks and uncertainties, and we cannot assure that these activities, or any other activities that we may undertake in the future, will achieve the desired cost savings and efficiencies.

• The loss of key personnel could have a material adverse effect on our business.

• The costs of compliance with government regulations, including those resulting in increased labor costs, could negatively affect our results of operations and financial condition.

• A material failure or interruption of service or a breach in security of our information technology systems or databases could cause reduced efficiency in operations, loss or misappropriation of data or, loss of consumer confidence and/or potential costs, fines and litigation, including costs associated with reputation damage, consumer fraud, privacy breach, or business interruptions, which in turn could affect cash flows or our operating results. In addition, the costs of information security, regulatory compliance, investment in technology and risk mitigation measures may negatively affect our margins or financial results.

• We maintain a documented system of internal controls, which is reviewed and monitored by an Internal Controls Committee and tested by the Company’s full-time internal audit department. Any failures in the effectiveness of our internal controls could have a material adverse effect on our operating results or cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations.

• We are subject to risks of owning, operating and leasing property, including but not limited to environmental risks. Any of this could result in the imposition of severe penalties or restrictions on operations by governmental agencies or courts of law, which could adversely affect operations.

• We have a significant amount of indebtedness, which could adversely affect our business and our ability to meet our obligations. Our ability to repay borrowings under our credit facility and to meet our other debt or contractual obligations will depend upon our future performance and our cash flows from operations, both of which are subject to prevailing economic conditions and financial, business and other known and unknown risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond our control.

• Changes in accounting standards, policies or related interpretations by accountants or regulatory entities may negatively impact our results.

• We are subject to litigation which is inherently unpredictable and can result in unfavorable resolutions where the amount of ultimate loss may exceed our estimated loss contingencies, impose other costs related to defense of claims, or occupy management’s time.

These and other factors are identified and described in more detail in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to: the “Discussion of Critical Accounting Estimates,” and other sections in this Form 10-Q and the “Risk Factors” section of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2015 (“Form 10-K”). These documents may be read free of charge on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Potential investors are urged to consider these factors, more fully described in our Form 10-K, carefully in evaluating any forward-looking statements, and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are made only as of the date issued, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

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ITEM 3.        QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Our primary exposure to risks relating to our financial instruments is changes in interest rates. Our credit facility is comprised of a revolving credit facility and a term loan, bearing interest at a rate equal to the prime rate or LIBOR plus an applicable margin based on a financial leverage ratio. As of July 3, 2016, the applicable margin for the LIBOR-based revolving loans and term loan was set at 2.00%.

We use interest rate swap agreements to reduce exposure to interest rate fluctuations. In April 2014, we entered into nine forward-starting interest rate swap agreements that effectively convert $300.0 million of our variable rate borrowings to a fixed rate basis from October 2014 through October 2018. In June 2015, we entered into eleven forward-starting interest rate swap agreements that effectively convert an additional $200.0 million of our variable rate borrowings, and future expected variable rate borrowings, to a fixed rate from October 2015 through October 2018, and $500.0 million from October 2018 through October 2022. Based on the applicable margin in effect as of July 3, 2016, these twenty interest rate swaps would yield average fixed rates of 3.18%, 3.90%, 4.41%, 4.62%, 4.89%, 5.07%, 5.17% in years two through eight, respectively. For additional information related to our interest rate swaps, refer to Note 5, Derivative Instruments, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

We are also exposed to the impact of commodity and utility price fluctuations. Many of the ingredients we use are commodities or ingredients that are affected by the price of other commodities, weather, seasonality, production, availability and various other factors outside our control. In order to minimize the impact of fluctuations in price and availability, we monitor the primary commodities we purchase and may enter into purchasing contracts and pricing arrangements when considered to be advantageous. However, certain commodities remain subject to price fluctuations. We are exposed to the impact of utility price fluctuations related to unpredictable factors such as weather and various other market conditions outside our control. Our ability to recover increased costs for commodities and utilities through higher prices is limited by the competitive environment in which we operate.

ITEM 4.        CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Based on an evaluation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a - 15 and 15d - 15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended), as of the end of the Company’s quarter ended July 3, 2016, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively) have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s fiscal quarter ended July 3, 2016 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

There is no information required to be reported for any items under Part II, except as follows:

ITEM 1.        LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

See Note 12, Contingencies and Legal Matters, of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of our contingencies and legal matters.

ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS

When evaluating our business and our prospects, you should consider the risks and uncertainties described under Item 1A of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2015, which we filed with the SEC on November 19, 2015. You should also consider the risks and uncertainties discussed under the heading “Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in Item 2 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. You should also refer to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2015, including our financial statements and the related notes. There have been no material changes from the risk factors as previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2015. These risks and uncertainties are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently consider immaterial may also impair our business operations. If any of the risks or uncertainties actually occurs, our business and financial results could be harmed. In that case, the market price of our common stock could decline.

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ITEM 2.        UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Our credit agreement provides for the potential payment of cash dividends and stock repurchases, subject to certain limitations based on our leverage ratio as defined in our credit agreement.

Stock Repurchases— In the third quarter of fiscal 2016, we did not repurchase any shares of our common stock. During fiscal 2016, we repurchased 3.5 million common shares at an aggregate cost of $250.0 million. As of July 3, 2016, there was $150.0 million remaining under stock-buyback programs which expire in November 2017.

ITEM 3.        DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4.        MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

ITEM 5.        OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6.        EXHIBITS

Number	Description	Form	Filed with SEC
3.1	Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, dated September 21, 2007	10-K	11/20/2009
3.1.1	Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation, dated September 21, 2007	8-K	9/24/2007
3.2	Amended and Restated Bylaws, dated August 7, 2013	10-Q	8/8/2013
99.1	Separation and Release Agreement with Timothy Casey	8-K	6/23/2016
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	—	Filed herewith
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	—	Filed herewith
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	—	Filed herewith
32.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002	—	Filed herewith
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

* Management contract or compensatory plan.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

JACK IN THE BOX INC.
By:	/S/    JERRY P. REBEL
	Jerry P. Rebel
	Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer) (Duly Authorized Signatory)

Date: August 4, 2016

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Leonard A. Comma, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Jack in the Box Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Dated:	August 4, 2016	/S/ LEONARD A. COMMA
		Leonard A. Comma
		Chief Executive Officer & Chairman of the Board

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Jerry P. Rebel, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Jack in the Box Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles

c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a.  All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Dated:	August 4, 2016	/S/ JERRY P. REBEL
		Jerry P. Rebel
		Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

I, Leonard A. Comma, Chief Executive Officer of Jack in the Box Inc. (the “Registrant”), do hereby certify in accordance with 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Registrant, to which this certification is attached as an exhibit (the “Report”), fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m); and

(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

Dated:	August 4, 2016	/S/ LEONARD A. COMMA
		Leonard A. Comma
		Chief Executive Officer

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

I, Jerry P. Rebel, Chief Financial Officer of Jack in the Box Inc. (the “Registrant”), do hereby certify in accordance with 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of the Registrant, to which this certification is attached as an exhibit (the “Report”), fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m); and

(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Registrant.

Date:	August 4, 2016	/S/ JERRY P. REBEL
		Jerry P. Rebel
		Chief Financial Officer

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Accounts and other receivables, net	61,990	47,975
Inventories	7,933	7,376
Prepaid expenses	38,064	16,240
Assets held for sale	19,546	15,516
Other current assets	2,073	3,106
Total current assets	136,253	107,956
Property and equipment, at cost	1,592,049	1,563,377
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(874,562)	(835,114)
Property and equipment, net	717,487	728,263
Intangible assets, net	14,177	14,765
Goodwill	149,007	149,027
Other assets, net	274,590	303,968
Total assets	1,291,514	1,303,979
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	26,286	26,677
Accounts payable	21,289	32,137
Accrued liabilities	173,764	170,575
Total current liabilities	221,339	229,389
Long-term debt, net of current maturities	869,982	688,579
Other long-term liabilities	367,668	370,058
Stockholders’ (deficit) equity:
Preferred stock $0.01 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, none issued	0	0
Common stock $0.01 par value, 175,000,000 shares authorized, 81,428,150 and 81,096,156 issued, respectively	814	811
Capital in excess of par value	421,195	402,986
Retained earnings	1,377,565	1,316,119
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(145,616)	(132,530)
Treasury stock, at cost, 48,765,738 and 45,314,529 shares, respectively	(1,821,433)	(1,571,433)
Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity	(167,475)	15,953
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 1,291,514	$ 1,303,979

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Jul. 03, 2016	Sep. 27, 2015
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized	15,000,000	15,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	175,000,000	175,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	81,428,150	81,096,156
Treasury stock at cost, shares	48,765,738	45,314,529

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Earnings - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Jul. 03, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015	Jul. 03, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015
Revenues:
Company restaurant sales		$ 278,829	$ 270,655	$ 903,842	$ 891,455
Franchise rental revenues		52,878	52,375	175,218	174,036
Franchise royalties and other		37,231	36,476	121,852	120,758
Revenues		368,938	359,506	1,200,912	1,186,249
Company restaurant costs:
Food and packaging		81,825	82,649	272,802	279,790
Payroll and employee benefits		76,910	72,896	250,954	241,648
Occupancy and other		59,118	56,103	196,344	187,602
Total company restaurant costs		217,853	211,648	720,100	709,040
Franchise occupancy expenses		38,848	39,087	128,475	130,821
Franchise support and other costs		3,654	3,449	12,423	11,915
Selling, general and administrative expenses		42,768	50,986	155,535	166,553
Impairment and other charges, net		10,519	3,758	14,598	8,068
(Gains) losses on the sale of company-operated restaurants		(409)	183	(1,224)	4,353
Total operating costs and expenses		313,233	309,111	1,029,907	1,030,750
Earnings from operations		55,705	50,395	171,005	155,499
Interest expense, net		7,613	4,504	22,699	13,937
Earnings from continuing operations and before income taxes		48,092	45,891	148,306	141,562
Income taxes		17,308	17,528	54,597	52,739
Earnings from continuing operations		30,784	28,363	93,709	88,823
Losses from discontinued operations, net of income tax benefit		(595)	(1,532)	(1,617)	(3,152)
Net earnings		$ 30,189	$ 26,831	$ 92,092	$ 85,671
Net earnings per share - basic:
Earnings from continuing operations (usd per share)		$ 0.94	$ 0.76	$ 2.75	$ 2.34
Losses from discontinued operations (usd per share)		(0.02)	(0.04)	(0.05)	(0.08)
Net earnings per share (1)	[1]	0.92	0.72	2.70	2.26
Net earnings per share - diluted:
Earnings from continuing operations (usd per share)		0.93	0.75	2.72	2.30
Losses from discontinued operations (usd per share)		(0.02)	(0.04)	(0.05)	(0.08)
Net earnings per share (1)	[1]	$ 0.91	$ 0.71	$ 2.67	$ 2.22
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)		32,642	37,106	34,073	37,980
Diluted (in shares)		33,016	37,661	34,469	38,630
Cash dividends declared per common share		$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.90	$ 0.70

[1] (1)Earnings per share may not add due to rounding.

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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015	Jul. 03, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015
Net earnings	$ 30,189	$ 26,831	$ 92,092	$ 85,671
Net change in fair value of derivatives		(5,027)	(28,008)	(11,699)
Net loss reclassified to earnings		461	3,180	1,556
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax	(6,965)	(4,566)	(24,828)	(10,143)
Tax effect	2,696	1,748	9,610	3,883
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax	(4,269)	(2,818)	(15,218)	(6,260)
Actuarial losses and prior service costs reclassified to earnings	1,050	2,276	3,498	7,587
Tax effect	(408)	(872)	(1,355)	(2,905)
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax	642	1,404	2,143	4,682
Foreign currency translation adjustments	2	(72)	(19)	(56)
Tax effect	0	24	8	19
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	2	(48)	(11)	(37)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax	(3,625)	(1,462)	(13,086)	(1,615)
Comprehensive income	26,564	25,369	79,006	84,056
Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Net change in fair value of derivatives	(7,825)	(5,027)	(28,008)	(11,699)
Interest Expense [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member] | Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Net loss reclassified to earnings	$ 860	$ 461	$ 3,180	$ 1,556

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Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 92,092	$ 85,671
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	70,314	68,205
Deferred finance cost amortization	2,049	1,690
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	(3,822)	(17,781)
Deferred income taxes	15,672	(4,046)
Share-based compensation expense	9,220	10,041
Pension and postretirement expense	10,374	14,423
Gains on cash surrender value of company-owned life insurance	(5,008)	(1,960)
(Gains) losses on the sale of company-operated restaurants	(1,224)	4,353
Losses on the disposition of property and equipment	2,295	1,074
Impairment charges and other	2,928	4,813
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts and other receivables	(16,333)	(6,895)
Inventories	(557)	33
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(7,677)	20,760
Accounts payable	(7,466)	690
Accrued liabilities	1,534	4,215
Pension and postretirement contributions	(14,700)	(14,359)
Other	(2,992)	(5,782)
Cash flows provided by operating activities	146,699	165,145
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(74,971)	(54,832)
Purchases of assets intended for sale and leaseback	(5,593)	(8,323)
Proceeds from the sale and leaseback of assets	7,748	0
Proceeds from the sale of company-operated restaurants	1,434	2,651
Collections on notes receivable	3,237	5,648
Acquisitions of franchise-operated restaurants	324	0
Other	51	1,888
Cash flows used in investing activities	(67,770)	(52,968)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities	576,000	742,000
Repayments of borrowings on revolving credit facilities	(376,000)	(698,000)
Proceeds from issuance of debt	0	300,000
Principal repayments on debt	(19,651)	(198,217)
Debt issuance costs	0	(1,942)
Dividends paid on common stock	(30,513)	(26,556)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	5,093	14,590
Repurchases of common stock	(250,000)	(254,668)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation arrangements	3,822	17,781
Change in book overdraft	1,213	0
Cash flows used in financing activities	(90,036)	(105,012)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	11	(37)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(11,096)	7,128
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	17,743	10,578
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 6,647	$ 17,706

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Basis Of Presentation

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Basis Of Presentation

BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Nature of operations — Founded in 1951, Jack in the Box Inc. (the “Company”) operates and franchises Jack in the Box^® quick-service restaurants and Qdoba Mexican Eats^® (“Qdoba”) fast-casual restaurants. The following table summarizes the number of restaurants as of the end of each period:

	July 3, 2016	July 5, 2015
Jack in the Box:
Company-operated	415	413
Franchise	1,839	1,835
Total system	2,254	2,248
Qdoba:
Company-operated	344	314
Franchise	344	334
Total system	688	648

References to the Company throughout these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are made using the first person notations of “we,” “us” and “our.”

Basis of presentation — The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). During fiscal 2012, we entered into an agreement to outsource our Jack in the Box distribution business. In the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we closed 62 Qdoba restaurants (the “2013 Qdoba Closures”) as part of a comprehensive Qdoba market performance review. The results of operations for our distribution business and for the 2013 Qdoba Closures are reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Refer to Note 2, Discontinued Operations, for additional information. Unless otherwise noted, amounts and disclosures throughout these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements relate to our continuing operations. In our opinion, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of financial condition and results of operations for these interim periods have been included. Operating results for one interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results for any other interim period or for the full year.

These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2015 (“2015 Form 10-K”). The accounting policies used in preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements are the same as those described in our 2015 Form 10-K with the exception of a new accounting pronouncement adopted in fiscal 2016 which is described below.

Principles of consolidation — The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries and the accounts of any variable interest entities (“VIEs”) where we are deemed the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated. The financial results and position of our VIE are immaterial to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Reclassifications and adjustments — Certain prior year amounts in the condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal 2016 presentation.

In our 2015 Form 10-K, on our consolidated statements of earnings, we began to separately state our franchise revenues derived from rentals and those derived from royalties and other. To provide clarity, we additionally separately stated the associated rental expense, and depreciation and amortization related to the rental income received from franchisees. For comparison purposes, we have reclassified prior year franchise revenue and franchise costs line items to reflect the new method of presentation in our accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

Fiscal year — Our fiscal year is 52 or 53 weeks ending the Sunday closest to September 30. Fiscal year 2016 includes 53 weeks, while fiscal year 2015 includes 52 weeks. Our first quarter includes 16 weeks and all other quarters include 12 weeks, with the exception of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, which includes 13 weeks. All comparisons between 2016 and 2015 refer to the 12-weeks (“quarter”) and 40-weeks (“year-to-date”) ended July 3, 2016 and July 5, 2015, respectively, unless otherwise indicated.

Use of estimates — In preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, management is required to make certain assumptions and estimates that affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and the disclosure of contingencies. In making these assumptions and estimates, management may from time to time seek advice and consider information provided by actuaries and other experts in a particular area. Actual amounts could differ materially from these estimates.

Effect of new accounting pronouncements — In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue Recognition - Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which provides a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires an entity to recognize revenue in an amount that reflects the consideration the entity expects to receive for the transfer of promised goods or services to its customers. The standard also requires additional disclosure regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. Further, in March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), which clarifies the guidance in ASU No. 2014-09 when evaluating when another party, along with the entity, is involved in providing a good or service to a customer. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, which clarifies the guidance in ASU No. 2014-09 regarding assessing whether promises to transfer goods or services are distinct, and whether an entity's promise to grant a license provides a customer with a right to use, or right to access the entity's intellectual property. All standards are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within that reporting period. As such, we will be required to adopt these standards in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. These standards are to be applied retrospectively or using a cumulative effect transition method, and early adoption is not permitted. We are currently evaluating which transition method to use and the effect that these standards will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, which simplifies the presentation of deferred income taxes. This standard requires deferred tax liabilities and assets to be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. This standard is effective prospectively or retrospectively for all periods presented for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. We early adopted this standard in the first quarter of 2016 and the prior period was retrospectively adjusted, resulting in a $40.0 million reclassification of current deferred income taxes to other assets, net on our September 27, 2015 condensed consolidated balance sheet.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which requires a lessee to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for those leases classified as operating leases under previous guidance. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requires adoption based upon a modified retrospective transition approach, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-04, Liabilities-Extinguishment of Liabilities (Subtopic 405-20): Recognition of Breakage for Certain Prepaid Stored-Value Products, which is designed to provide guidance and eliminate diversity in the accounting for the derecognition of financial liabilities related to certain prepaid stored-value products using a revenue-like breakage model. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. This standard is to be applied retrospectively or using a cumulative effect transition method as of the date of adoption. We are currently evaluating which transition method to use, but believe the impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures will be immaterial upon adoption.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718):Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. This standard is intended to simplify various aspects of accounting for share-based compensation arrangements, including the income tax impact, classification on the statement of cash flows and forfeitures. This standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within that reporting period, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

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Discontinued Operations

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]

Discontinued Operations

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Distribution business — During fiscal 2012, we entered into an agreement with a third party distribution service provider pursuant to a plan approved by our Board of Directors to sell our Jack in the Box distribution business. During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, we completed the transition of our distribution centers. The operations and cash flows of the business have been eliminated and in accordance with the provisions of the FASB authoritative guidance on the presentation of financial statements, the results are reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

In 2016 and 2015, results of discontinued operations were immaterial for both periods. Our liability for lease commitments related to our distribution centers is included in accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities, and was $0.1 million and $0.2 million as of July 3, 2016 and September 27, 2015, respectively. The lease commitment balances relate to one distribution center lease that expires in fiscal 2017 and is currently subleased at a loss.

2013 Qdoba Closures — During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we closed 62 Qdoba restaurants. The decision to close these restaurants was based on a comprehensive analysis that took into consideration levels of return on investment and other key operating performance metrics. Since the closed locations were not predominantly located near those remaining in operation, we did not expect the majority of cash flows and sales lost from these closures to be recovered. In addition, we did not anticipate any ongoing involvement or significant direct cash flows from the closed stores. Therefore, in accordance with the provisions of the FASB authoritative guidance on the presentation of financial statements, the results of operations for these restaurants are reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

The following table summarizes the results related to the 2013 Qdoba Closures for each period (in thousands):

	Quarter						Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015			July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Unfavorable lease commitment adjustments	$	(675	)	$	(1,749	)	$	(2,143	)	$	(3,945	)
Bad debt expense related to subtenants	(225		)	(311		)	(349		)	(311		)
Ongoing facility related costs	(2		)	(37		)	(72		)	(164		)
Broker commissions	—			(58		)	(21		)	(200		)
Loss before income tax benefit	$	(902	)	$	(2,155	)	$	(2,585	)	$	(4,620	)

We do not expect the remaining costs to be incurred related to these closures to be material; however, our estimates related to our future lease obligations, primarily the sublease income we anticipate, are subject to a high degree of judgment and may differ from actual sublease income due to changes in economic conditions, desirability of the sites and other factors.

Our liability for lease commitments related to the 2013 Qdoba Closures is included in accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities, and changed as follows in 2016 (in thousands):

Balance as of September 27, 2015	$	4,256
Adjustments (1)	2,143
Cash payments	(2,965		)
Balance as of July 3, 2016 (2)	$	3,434

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(1) Adjustments relate to revisions to certain sublease and cost assumptions due to changes in market conditions, as well as a charge to terminate one lease agreement, and includes interest expense.

(2) The weighted average remaining lease term related to these commitments is approximately three years.

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Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Abstract]

Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions

SUMMARY OF REFRANCHISINGS, FRANCHISEE DEVELOPMENT AND ACQUISITIONS

Refranchisings and franchisee development — The following is a summary of the number of restaurants sold to franchisees, the number of restaurants developed by franchisees, and the related fees and gains (losses) recognized (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter						Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015			July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Restaurants sold to Jack in the Box franchisees	—			—			1			21
New restaurants opened by franchisees:
Jack in the Box	4			1			9			12
Qdoba	1			4			11			15
Initial franchise fees	$	205		$	130		$	710		$	1,113
Proceeds from the sale of company-operated restaurants (1)	$	413		$	21		$	1,434		$	2,651
Net assets sold (primarily property and equipment)	—			(204		)	(196		)	(2,638		)
Goodwill related to the sale of company-operated restaurants	(5		)	—			(15		)	(32		)
Other (2)	1			—			1			(4,334		)
Gains (losses) on the sale of company-operated restaurants	$	409		$	(183	)	$	1,224		$	(4,353	)

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(1) Amounts in 2016 and 2015 include additional proceeds recognized upon the extension of the underlying franchise and lease agreements related to restaurants sold in a prior year of $0.4 million and $0.1 million, respectively, in the quarter, and $1.4 million and $0.2 million, respectively, year-to-date.

(2) Amounts in 2015 include lease commitment charges related to restaurants closed in connection with the sale of the related market, and charges for operating restaurant leases with lease commitments in excess of our sublease rental income.

Franchise acquisitions — During year-to-date 2016 and 2015, we acquired one and seven Jack in the Box franchise restaurants, respectively. We account for the acquisition of franchised restaurants using the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. The purchase price allocations were based on fair value estimates determined using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). In all periods presented, acquisitions were not material to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Fair Value Measurements

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements

FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Financial assets and liabilities — The following table presents our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

	Total			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (3) (Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs (3) (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (3) (Level 3)
Fair value measurements as of July 3, 2016:
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan (1)	$	(37,287	)	$	(37,287	)	$	—		$	—
Interest rate swaps (Note 5) (2)	(51,202		)	—			(51,202		)	—
Total liabilities at fair value	$	(88,489	)	$	(37,287	)	$	(51,202	)	$	—
Fair value measurements as of September 27, 2015:
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan (1)	$	(35,003	)	$	(35,003	)	$	—		$	—
Interest rate swaps (Note 5) (2)	(26,374		)	—			(26,374		)	—
Total liabilities at fair value	$	(61,377	)	$	(35,003	)	$	(26,374	)	$	—

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(1) We maintain an unfunded defined contribution plan for key executives and other members of management. The fair value of this obligation is based on the closing market prices of the participants’ elected investments.

(2) We entered into interest rate swaps to reduce our exposure to rising interest rates on our variable rate debt. The fair values of our interest rate swaps are based upon Level 2 inputs which include valuation models as reported by our counterparties. The key inputs for the valuation models are quoted market prices, discount rates and forward yield curves.

(3) We did not have any transfers in or out of Level 1, 2 or 3.

The fair values of our debt instruments are based on the amount of future cash flows associated with each instrument discounted using our borrowing rate. At July 3, 2016, the carrying value of all financial instruments was not materially different from fair value, as the borrowings are prepayable without penalty. The estimated fair values of our capital lease obligations approximated their carrying values as of July 3, 2016.

Non-financial assets and liabilities — Our non-financial instruments, which primarily consist of property and equipment, goodwill and intangible assets, are reported at carrying value and are not required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. However, on an annual basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying value may not be recoverable, non-financial instruments are assessed for impairment. If applicable, the carrying values are written down to fair value.

In connection with our impairment reviews performed during 2016, we recorded an impairment charge of $0.6 million related to one underperforming Qdoba restaurant which is currently held for use. No other fair value adjustments were required. Refer to Note 6, Impairment and Other Charges, Net for additional information regarding impairment charges.

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Derivative Instruments

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments

DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Objectives and strategies — We are exposed to interest rate volatility with regard to our variable rate debt. In April 2014, to reduce our exposure to rising interest rates, we entered into nine forward-starting interest rate swap agreements that effectively convert $300.0 million of our variable rate borrowings to a fixed rate basis from October 2014 through October 2018. In June 2015, we entered into 11 forward-starting interest rate swap agreements that effectively convert an additional $200.0 million of our variable rate borrowings, and future expected variable rate borrowings, to a fixed rate from October 2015 through October 2018, and $500.0 million from October 2018 through October 2022. These agreements have been designated as cash flow hedges in accordance with the provisions of the FASB authoritative guidance for derivatives and hedging. To the extent that they are effective in offsetting the variability of the hedged cash flows, changes in the fair values of the derivatives are not included in earnings, but are included in other comprehensive income (“OCI”). These changes in fair value are subsequently reclassified into net earnings as a component of interest expense as the hedged interest payments are made on our variable rate debt.

Financial position — The following derivative instruments were outstanding as of the end of each period (in thousands):

	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
		July 3, 2016			September 27, 2015
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
Interest rate swaps (Note 4)	Accrued liabilities	$	(5,237	)	$	(3,379	)
Interest rate swaps (Note 4)	Other long-term liabilities	(45,965		)	(22,995		)
Total derivatives		$	(51,202	)	$	(26,374	)

Financial performance — The following is a summary of the OCI activity related to our interest rate swap derivative instruments (in thousands):

	Location of Loss in Income	Quarter						Year-to-date
		July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015			July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Loss recognized in OCI	N/A	$	(7,825	)	$	(5,027	)	$	(28,008	)	$	(11,699	)
Loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into net earnings	Interest expense, net	$	860		$	461		$	3,180		$	1,556

Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI into interest expense represent payments made to the counterparties for the effective portions of the interest rate swaps. During the periods presented, our interest rate swaps had no hedge ineffectiveness.

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Impairment and other charges, net

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Schedule of Impairment and Other Charges Net [Text Block]

6. IMPAIRMENT AND OTHER CHARGES, NET

Impairment and other charges, net in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings is comprised of the following (in thousands):

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016		July 5, 2015		July 3, 2016		July 5, 2015
Restructuring costs	$	7,744	$	10	$	7,744	$	29
Costs of closed restaurants (primarily lease obligations) and other	914		886		2,489		2,645
Accelerated depreciation	673		2,610		1,531		4,749
Losses on the disposition of property and equipment, net	637		228		2,283		580
Restaurant impairment charges	551		24		551		65
	$	10,519	$	3,758	$	14,598	$	8,068

Restructuring costs — Restructuring charges in the third quarter of 2016 are the result of a plan to reduce our general and administrative costs. This plan includes a comprehensive review of our organizational structure, with management identifying cost saving initiatives from workforce reductions, relocation of our Qdoba corporate support center, refranchising initiatives, and information technology consolidation across both brands. Charges consist primarily of employee severance pay and facility closing costs.

The following is a summary of our restructuring costs in both periods of 2016 (in thousands):

Employee severance and related costs	$	6,487
Facility closing costs	847
Other	410
	$	7,744

Approximately $1.8 million and $4.4 million of the 2016 restructuring costs are related to our Jack in the Box and Qdoba restaurant operating segments, respectively, and approximately $1.5 million is related to shared services functions. We currently expect to incur $10.0 million to $13.0 million in pre-tax charges in connection with our restructuring plan during fiscal 2016. At this time, we are unable to estimate additional charges to be incurred subsequent to 2016.

As of July 3, 2016, $4.6 million in accrued severance costs are included in accrued liabilities.

Restaurant closing costs — Costs of closed restaurants primarily consist of future lease commitments and expected ancillary costs, net of anticipated sublease rentals. Accrued restaurant closing costs, included in accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities, changed as follows during 2016 (in thousands):

Balance as of September 27, 2015	$	9,707
Additions	310
Adjustments (1)	707
Interest expense	1,084
Cash payments	(4,044		)
Balance as of July 3, 2016 (2)	$	7,764

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(1) Adjustments relate primarily to revisions of certain sublease and cost assumptions. Our estimates related to our future lease obligations, primarily the sublease income we anticipate, are subject to a high degree of judgment and may differ from actual sublease income due to changes in economic conditions, desirability of the sites and other factors.

(2) The weighted average remaining lease term related to these commitments is approximately five years.

Accelerated depreciation — When a long-lived asset will be replaced or otherwise disposed of prior to the end of its estimated useful life, the useful life of the asset is adjusted based on the estimated disposal date and accelerated depreciation is recognized. In 2016 and 2015, accelerated depreciation primarily relates to expenses at our Jack in the Box company-operated restaurants for exterior facility enhancements and the replacement of technology equipment, and in 2015, the replacement of beverage equipment. In the third quarter of 2015, we recognized a $2.2 million charge related to the replacement of our beverage equipment at Jack in the Box restaurants.

Disposition of property and equipment — Disposal costs primarily relate to gains or losses recognized upon the sale of closed restaurant properties. In the second quarter of 2015, losses on the disposition of property and equipment included a gain of $0.9 million from the resolution of one eminent domain matter involving a Jack in the Box restaurant.

Restaurant impairment charges — When events and circumstances indicate that our long-lived assets might be impaired and their carrying amount is greater than the undiscounted cash flows we expect to generate from such assets, we recognize an impairment loss as the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the assets. Impairment charges in 2016 and 2015 were not material to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Taxes

INCOME TAXES

The 2016 income tax provisions reflect tax rates of 36.0% in the quarter and 36.8% year-to-date, compared with 38.2% and 37.3%, respectively, in 2015. In the quarter and year-to-date periods, the major components of the change in tax rates were the timing and amounts of gains or losses on insurance products used to fund certain non-qualified retirement plans which are excluded from taxable income, the impact of which was partially offset by an increase in the Company’s state tax rate. The quarter tax rates additionally reflect the completion of the federal and state income tax returns filed during their respective quarters and the conclusion of a state audit during the prior year quarter. The final annual tax rate cannot be determined until the end of the fiscal year; therefore, the actual 2016 rate could differ from our current estimates.

We file income tax returns in the United States and all state and local jurisdictions in which we operate that impose an income tax. The federal statute of limitations has not expired for fiscal years 2013 and forward. The statutes of limitations for California and Texas, which constitute the Company’s major state tax jurisdictions, have not expired for fiscal years 2011 and forward.

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Retirement Plans

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense [Abstract]

Retirement Plans

RETIREMENT PLANS

Defined benefit pension plans — We sponsor two defined benefit pension plans: a qualified plan covering substantially all full-time Jack in the Box employees hired prior to January 1, 2011, and an unfunded supplemental executive plan which provides certain employees additional pension benefits and was closed to new participants effective January 1, 2007. In fiscal 2011, the Board of Directors approved the sunset of our qualified plan whereby participants no longer accrue benefits effective December 31, 2015. Benefits under both plans are based on the employees’ years of service and compensation over defined periods of employment.

Postretirement healthcare plans — We also sponsor two healthcare plans, closed to new participants, that provide postretirement medical benefits to certain employees who have met minimum age and service requirements. The plans are contributory, with retiree contributions adjusted annually, and contain other cost-sharing features such as deductibles and coinsurance.

Net periodic benefit cost — The components of net periodic benefit cost in each period were as follows (in thousands):

	Quarter						Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015			July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Defined benefit pension plans:
Interest cost	$	5,579		$	5,237		$	18,599		$	17,457
Service cost	1,212			1,908			4,040			6,360
Expected return on plan assets	(5,020		)	(5,370		)	(16,735		)	(17,901		)
Actuarial loss (1)	943			2,172			3,144			7,240
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs (1)	56			62			185			207
Net periodic benefit cost	$	2,770		$	4,009		$	9,233		$	13,363
Postretirement healthcare plans:
Interest cost	$	292		$	276		$	972		$	920
Actuarial loss (1)	51			42			169			140
Net periodic benefit cost	$	343		$	318		$	1,141		$	1,060

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(1)    Amounts were reclassified from accumulated OCI into net earnings as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses.

Future cash flows — Our policy is to fund our plans at or above the minimum required by law. As of January 1, 2015, the date of our last actuarial funding valuation, there was no minimum contribution funding requirement. Details regarding 2016 contributions are as follows (in thousands):

	Defined Benefit Pension Plans		Postretirement Healthcare Plans
Net year-to-date contributions	$	13,738	$	962
Remaining estimated net contributions during fiscal 2016	$ 65,700 to 85,700		$	400

We continue to evaluate contributions to our qualified defined benefit pension plan based on changes in pension assets as a result of asset performance in the current market, the economic environment and regulatory fees. Based on our evaluations, we plan to accelerate $60.0 million to $80.0 million in pension plan contributions in the fourth quarter of 2016 to reduce our exposure to Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation variable-rate premiums that are paid on the unfunded portion of our qualified pension plan liability.

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Share-Based Compensation

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Jul. 03, 2016

Share-based Compensation [Abstract]

Share-Based Compensation

SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

We offer share-based compensation plans to attract, retain and motivate key officers, employees and non-employee directors. During year-to-date 2016, we granted the following shares related to our share-based compensation awards:

Nonvested stock units	140,794
Stock options	99,923
Performance share awards	32,970

The components of share-based compensation expense recognized in each period are as follows (in thousands):

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016		July 5, 2015		July 3, 2016		July 5, 2015
Nonvested stock units	$	745	$	723	$	4,472	$	4,105
Stock options	316		585		2,039		2,139
Performance share awards	238		1,335		2,372		3,407
Nonvested stock awards	20		31		67		127
Deferred compensation for non-management directors	—		—		270		263
Total share-based compensation expense	$	1,319	$	2,674	$	9,220	$	10,041

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Stockholders' Equity

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]

Stockholders' Equity

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Repurchases of common stock— During year-to-date 2016, we repurchased 3.5 million common shares at an aggregate cost of $250.0 million. As of July 3, 2016, there was $150.0 million remaining under stock-buyback programs which expire in November 2017.

Dividends—During year-to-date 2016, the Board of Directors declared three cash dividends of $0.30 per common share which were paid on June 7, 2016, March 14, 2016 and December 22, 2015 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 24, 2016, March 1, 2016 and December 9, 2015, respectively, and totaled $30.7 million. Future dividends are subject to approval by our Board of Directors.

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Average Shares Outstanding

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Jul. 03, 2016

Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]

Average Shares Outstanding

AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING

Our basic earnings per share calculation is computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Our diluted earnings per share calculation is computed based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding adjusted by the number of additional shares that would have been outstanding had the potentially dilutive common shares been issued. Potentially dilutive common shares include stock options, nonvested stock awards and units and non-management director stock equivalents. Performance share awards are included in the average diluted shares outstanding each period if the performance criteria have been met at the end of the respective periods.

The following table reconciles basic weighted-average shares outstanding to diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands):

	Quarter		Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016	July 5, 2015	July 3, 2016	July 5, 2015
Weighted-average shares outstanding – basic	32,642	37,106	34,073	37,980
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Stock options	145	213	161	301
Nonvested stock awards and units	176	196	182	197
Performance share awards	53	146	53	152
Weighted-average shares outstanding – diluted	33,016	37,661	34,469	38,630
Excluded from diluted weighted-average shares outstanding:
Antidilutive	170	99	176	85
Performance conditions not satisfied at the end of the period	61	23	61	17

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Contingencies and Legal Matters

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Legal Matters and Contingencies [Abstract]

Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block]

CONTINGENCIES AND LEGAL MATTERS 

Legal matters— The Company assesses contingencies, including litigation contingencies, to determine the degree of probability and range of possible loss for potential accrual in its financial statements. An estimated loss contingency is accrued in the financial statements if it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Because litigation is inherently unpredictable, assessing contingencies is highly subjective and requires judgments about future events. When evaluating litigation contingencies, we may be unable to provide a meaningful estimate due to a number of factors, including the procedural status of the matter in question, the availability of appellate remedies, insurance coverage related to the claim or claims in question, the presence of complex or novel legal theories, and/or the ongoing discovery and development of information important to the matter. In addition, damage amounts claimed in litigation against us may be unsupported, exaggerated or unrelated to possible outcomes, and as such are not meaningful indicators of our potential liability or financial exposure. We regularly review contingencies to determine the adequacy of the accruals and related disclosures. The ultimate amount of loss may differ from these estimates. 

Gessele v. Jack in the Box Inc.— In August 2010, five former employees instituted litigation in federal court in Oregon alleging claims under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and Oregon wage and hour laws. The plaintiffs alleged that the Company failed to pay non-exempt employees for certain meal breaks and improperly made payroll deductions for shoe purchases and for workers’ compensation expenses, and later added additional claims relating to timing of final pay and related wage and hour claims involving employees of a franchisee. The most recent complaint seeks damages of $45.0 million but does not provide a basis for that amount. In fiscal 2012, we accrued for a single claim for which we believe a loss is both probable and estimable; this accrued loss contingency did not have a material effect on our results of operations. We have not established a loss contingency accrual for those claims as to which we believe liability is not probable or estimable, and we plan to vigorously defend against this lawsuit. Nonetheless, an unfavorable resolution of this matter in excess of our current accrued loss contingencies could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, liquidity or financial condition.

Other legal matters— In addition to the matter described above, we are subject to normal and routine litigation brought by former, current or prospective employees, customers, franchisees, vendors, landlords, shareholders or others. We intend to defend ourselves in any such matters. Some of these matters may be covered, at least in part, by insurance. Our insurance liability (undiscounted) and reserves are established in part by using independent actuarial estimates of expected losses for reported claims and for estimating claims incurred but not reported. Our estimated liability for general liability and workers’ compensation claims, which exceeded our self-insurance retention limits by $25.8 million as of September 27, 2015, was reduced by $21.7 million in 2016 due to a judgment paid by our insurance providers. We expect to be fully covered by our insurance providers for any amounts that may exceed our self-insurance retention limits during fiscal 2016. We believe that the ultimate determination of liability in connection with legal claims pending against us, if any, in excess of amounts already provided for such matters in the condensed consolidated financial statements, will not have a material adverse effect on our business, our annual results of operations, liquidity or financial position; however, it is possible that our business, results of operations, liquidity, or financial condition could be materially affected in a particular future reporting period by the unfavorable resolution of one or more matters or contingencies during such period.

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Segment Reporting

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting

SEGMENT REPORTING

Our principal business consists of developing, operating and franchising our Jack in the Box and Qdoba restaurant concepts, each of which we consider a reportable operating segment. This segment reporting structure reflects our current management structure, internal reporting method and financial information used in deciding how to allocate our resources. Based upon certain quantitative thresholds, each operating segment is considered a reportable segment.

We measure and evaluate our segments based on segment revenues and earnings from operations. The reportable segments do not include an allocation of the costs related to shared services functions, such as accounting/finance, human resources, audit services, legal, tax and treasury; nor do they include unallocated costs such as pension expense, share-based compensation and restructuring expense. These costs are reflected in the caption “Shared services and unallocated costs.” The following table provides information related to our operating segments in each period (in thousands):

	Quarter						Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015			July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Revenues by segment:
Jack in the Box restaurant operations	$	264,493		$	263,339		$	876,138		$	884,734
Qdoba restaurant operations	104,445			96,167			324,774			301,515
Consolidated revenues	$	368,938		$	359,506		$	1,200,912		$	1,186,249
Earnings from operations by segment:
Jack in the Box restaurant operations	$	69,528		$	62,355		$	218,364		$	207,523
Qdoba restaurant operations	14,172			13,805			33,532			37,265
Shared services and unallocated costs	(28,404		)	(25,582		)	(82,115		)	(84,936		)
Gains (losses) on the sale of company-operated restaurants	409			(183		)	1,224			(4,353		)
Consolidated earnings from operations	55,705			50,395			171,005			155,499
Interest expense, net	7,613			4,504			22,699			13,937
Consolidated earnings from continuing operations and before income taxes	$	48,092		$	45,891		$	148,306		$	141,562
Total depreciation expense by segment:
Jack in the Box restaurant operations	$	14,877		$	14,737		$	50,409		$	49,051
Qdoba restaurant operations	4,536			3,864			14,403			13,179
Shared services and unallocated costs	1,401			1,573			4,936			5,445
Consolidated depreciation expense	$	20,814		$	20,174		$	69,748		$	67,675

We do not evaluate, manage or measure performance of segments using asset, interest income and expense, or income tax information; accordingly, this information by segment is not prepared or disclosed.

The following table provides detail of the change in the balance of goodwill for each of our reportable segments (in thousands):

	Jack in the Box			Qdoba		Total
Balance at September 27, 2015	$	48,430		$	100,597	$	149,027
Disposals	(20		)	—		(20		)
Balance at July 3, 2016	$	48,410		$	100,597	$	149,007

Refer to Note 3, Summary of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development and Acquisitions, for information regarding the transactions resulting in the changes in goodwill.

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Supplemental Consolidated Cash Flow Information

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]

Supplemental Consolidated Cash Flow Information

SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW INFORMATION (in thousands)

	Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest, net of amounts capitalized	$	(22,919	)	$	(13,433	)
Income tax payments	$	(33,453	)	$	(18,685	)
Non-cash transactions:
Equipment capital lease obligations incurred	$	702		$	4,894
Decrease in accrued treasury stock repurchases	$	—		$	(3,112	)
Increase in dividends accrued or converted to common stock equivalents	$	163		$	121
(Decrease) increase in obligations for purchases of property and equipment	$	(4,882	)	$	53

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Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]

Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information

SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION (in thousands)

	July 3, 2016			September 27, 2015
Accounts and other receivables, net:
Trade	$	49,261		$	36,990
Notes receivable	1,526			1,726
Other	13,980			10,814
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(2,777		)	(1,555		)
	$	61,990		$	47,975
Prepaid expenses:
Prepaid income taxes	$	16,431		$	7,645
Prepaid rent	14,404			318
Other	7,229			8,277
	$	38,064		$	16,240
Other assets, net:
Company-owned life insurance policies	$	104,521		$	99,513
Deferred tax assets	101,253			118,184
Deferred rent receivable	47,205			45,330
Other	21,611			40,941
	$	274,590		$	303,968
Accrued liabilities:
Payroll and related taxes	$	46,002		$	56,223
Insurance	38,237			35,370
Deferred rent	15,580			1,806
Advertising	12,024			20,692
Sales and property taxes	11,096			11,574
Deferred beverage funding	10,482			5,176
Gift card liability	5,273			4,608
Deferred franchise fees	1,165			1,198
Other	33,905			33,928
	$	173,764		$	170,575
Other long-term liabilities:
Defined benefit pension plans	$	172,641		$	180,476
Straight-line rent accrual	46,875			46,807
Other	148,152			142,775
	$	367,668		$	370,058

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Subsequent Events

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events [Text Block]

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On July 28, 2016, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.30 per common share, to be paid on August 29, 2016 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 16, 2016.

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Basis Of Presentation (Policy)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Nature of Operations [Text Block]

Nature of operations — Founded in 1951, Jack in the Box Inc. (the “Company”) operates and franchises Jack in the Box^® quick-service restaurants and Qdoba Mexican Eats^® (“Qdoba”) fast-casual restaurants.

New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption [Table Text Block]

Effect of new accounting pronouncements — In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue Recognition - Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which provides a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires an entity to recognize revenue in an amount that reflects the consideration the entity expects to receive for the transfer of promised goods or services to its customers. The standard also requires additional disclosure regarding the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. Further, in March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), which clarifies the guidance in ASU No. 2014-09 when evaluating when another party, along with the entity, is involved in providing a good or service to a customer. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, which clarifies the guidance in ASU No. 2014-09 regarding assessing whether promises to transfer goods or services are distinct, and whether an entity's promise to grant a license provides a customer with a right to use, or right to access the entity's intellectual property. All standards are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within that reporting period. As such, we will be required to adopt these standards in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. These standards are to be applied retrospectively or using a cumulative effect transition method, and early adoption is not permitted. We are currently evaluating which transition method to use and the effect that these standards will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, which simplifies the presentation of deferred income taxes. This standard requires deferred tax liabilities and assets to be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. This standard is effective prospectively or retrospectively for all periods presented for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. We early adopted this standard in the first quarter of 2016 and the prior period was retrospectively adjusted, resulting in a $40.0 million reclassification of current deferred income taxes to other assets, net on our September 27, 2015 condensed consolidated balance sheet.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which requires a lessee to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for those leases classified as operating leases under previous guidance. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. This standard requires adoption based upon a modified retrospective transition approach, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-04, Liabilities-Extinguishment of Liabilities (Subtopic 405-20): Recognition of Breakage for Certain Prepaid Stored-Value Products, which is designed to provide guidance and eliminate diversity in the accounting for the derecognition of financial liabilities related to certain prepaid stored-value products using a revenue-like breakage model. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. This standard is to be applied retrospectively or using a cumulative effect transition method as of the date of adoption. We are currently evaluating which transition method to use, but believe the impact this standard will have on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures will be immaterial upon adoption.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718):Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. This standard is intended to simplify various aspects of accounting for share-based compensation arrangements, including the income tax impact, classification on the statement of cash flows and forfeitures. This standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within that reporting period, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of the standard on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Basis of presentation

Basis of presentation — The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). During fiscal 2012, we entered into an agreement to outsource our Jack in the Box distribution business. In the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we closed 62 Qdoba restaurants (the “2013 Qdoba Closures”) as part of a comprehensive Qdoba market performance review. The results of operations for our distribution business and for the 2013 Qdoba Closures are reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Refer to Note 2, Discontinued Operations, for additional information. Unless otherwise noted, amounts and disclosures throughout these Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements relate to our continuing operations. In our opinion, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation of financial condition and results of operations for these interim periods have been included. Operating results for one interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results for any other interim period or for the full year.

These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 27, 2015 (“2015 Form 10-K”). The accounting policies used in preparing these condensed consolidated financial statements are the same as those described in our 2015 Form 10-K with the exception of a new accounting pronouncement adopted in fiscal 2016 which is described below.

Principles of consolidation

Principles of consolidation — The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries and the accounts of any variable interest entities (“VIEs”) where we are deemed the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated. The financial results and position of our VIE are immaterial to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Reclassification, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Reclassifications and adjustments — Certain prior year amounts in the condensed consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal 2016 presentation.

In our 2015 Form 10-K, on our consolidated statements of earnings, we began to separately state our franchise revenues derived from rentals and those derived from royalties and other. To provide clarity, we additionally separately stated the associated rental expense, and depreciation and amortization related to the rental income received from franchisees. For comparison purposes, we have reclassified prior year franchise revenue and franchise costs line items to reflect the new method of presentation in our accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings.

Fiscal year

Fiscal year — Our fiscal year is 52 or 53 weeks ending the Sunday closest to September 30. Fiscal year 2016 includes 53 weeks, while fiscal year 2015 includes 52 weeks. Our first quarter includes 16 weeks and all other quarters include 12 weeks, with the exception of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, which includes 13 weeks. All comparisons between 2016 and 2015 refer to the 12-weeks (“quarter”) and 40-weeks (“year-to-date”) ended July 3, 2016 and July 5, 2015, respectively, unless otherwise indicated.

Use of estimates

Use of estimates — In preparing the condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, management is required to make certain assumptions and estimates that affect reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses and the disclosure of contingencies. In making these assumptions and estimates, management may from time to time seek advice and consider information provided by actuaries and other experts in a particular area. Actual amounts could differ materially from these estimates.

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Basis Of Presentation (Tables)

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Jul. 03, 2016

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

Summary Of Number Of Restaurants

The following table summarizes the number of restaurants as of the end of each period:

	July 3, 2016	July 5, 2015
Jack in the Box:
Company-operated	415	413
Franchise	1,839	1,835
Total system	2,254	2,248
Qdoba:
Company-operated	344	314
Franchise	344	334
Total system	688	648

The following is a summary of the number of restaurants sold to franchisees, the number of restaurants developed by franchisees, and the related fees and gains (losses) recognized (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter						Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015			July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Restaurants sold to Jack in the Box franchisees	—			—			1			21
New restaurants opened by franchisees:
Jack in the Box	4			1			9			12
Qdoba	1			4			11			15
Initial franchise fees	$	205		$	130		$	710		$	1,113
Proceeds from the sale of company-operated restaurants (1)	$	413		$	21		$	1,434		$	2,651
Net assets sold (primarily property and equipment)	—			(204		)	(196		)	(2,638		)
Goodwill related to the sale of company-operated restaurants	(5		)	—			(15		)	(32		)
Other (2)	1			—			1			(4,334		)
Gains (losses) on the sale of company-operated restaurants	$	409		$	(183	)	$	1,224		$	(4,353	)

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(1) Amounts in 2016 and 2015 include additional proceeds recognized upon the extension of the underlying franchise and lease agreements related to restaurants sold in a prior year of $0.4 million and $0.1 million, respectively, in the quarter, and $1.4 million and $0.2 million, respectively, year-to-date.

(2) Amounts in 2015 include lease commitment charges related to restaurants closed in connection with the sale of the related market, and charges for operating restaurant leases with lease commitments in excess of our sublease rental income.

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Discontinued Operations (Tables)

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Jul. 03, 2016

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs

The following table summarizes the results related to the 2013 Qdoba Closures for each period (in thousands):

	Quarter						Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015			July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Unfavorable lease commitment adjustments	$	(675	)	$	(1,749	)	$	(2,143	)	$	(3,945	)
Bad debt expense related to subtenants	(225		)	(311		)	(349		)	(311		)
Ongoing facility related costs	(2		)	(37		)	(72		)	(164		)
Broker commissions	—			(58		)	(21		)	(200		)
Loss before income tax benefit	$	(902	)	$	(2,155	)	$	(2,585	)	$	(4,620	)

Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]

The following is a summary of our restructuring costs in both periods of 2016 (in thousands):

Employee severance and related costs	$	6,487
Facility closing costs	847
Other	410
	$	7,744

Discontinued Operations [Member] | 2013 Qdoba Closures [Member]

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]

Our liability for lease commitments related to the 2013 Qdoba Closures is included in accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities, and changed as follows in 2016 (in thousands):

Balance as of September 27, 2015	$	4,256
Adjustments (1)	2,143
Cash payments	(2,965		)
Balance as of July 3, 2016 (2)	$	3,434

____________________________

(1) Adjustments relate to revisions to certain sublease and cost assumptions due to changes in market conditions, as well as a charge to terminate one lease agreement, and includes interest expense.

(2) The weighted average remaining lease term related to these commitments is approximately three years.

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Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Abstract]

Number Of Restaurants Sold And Developed By Franchisees And Related Gains And Fees Recognized

The following table summarizes the number of restaurants as of the end of each period:

	July 3, 2016	July 5, 2015
Jack in the Box:
Company-operated	415	413
Franchise	1,839	1,835
Total system	2,254	2,248
Qdoba:
Company-operated	344	314
Franchise	344	334
Total system	688	648

The following is a summary of the number of restaurants sold to franchisees, the number of restaurants developed by franchisees, and the related fees and gains (losses) recognized (dollars in thousands):

	Quarter						Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015			July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Restaurants sold to Jack in the Box franchisees	—			—			1			21
New restaurants opened by franchisees:
Jack in the Box	4			1			9			12
Qdoba	1			4			11			15
Initial franchise fees	$	205		$	130		$	710		$	1,113
Proceeds from the sale of company-operated restaurants (1)	$	413		$	21		$	1,434		$	2,651
Net assets sold (primarily property and equipment)	—			(204		)	(196		)	(2,638		)
Goodwill related to the sale of company-operated restaurants	(5		)	—			(15		)	(32		)
Other (2)	1			—			1			(4,334		)
Gains (losses) on the sale of company-operated restaurants	$	409		$	(183	)	$	1,224		$	(4,353	)

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(1) Amounts in 2016 and 2015 include additional proceeds recognized upon the extension of the underlying franchise and lease agreements related to restaurants sold in a prior year of $0.4 million and $0.1 million, respectively, in the quarter, and $1.4 million and $0.2 million, respectively, year-to-date.

(2) Amounts in 2015 include lease commitment charges related to restaurants closed in connection with the sale of the related market, and charges for operating restaurant leases with lease commitments in excess of our sublease rental income.

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Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis

The following table presents our financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

	Total			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (3) (Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs (3) (Level 2)			Significant Unobservable Inputs (3) (Level 3)
Fair value measurements as of July 3, 2016:
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan (1)	$	(37,287	)	$	(37,287	)	$	—		$	—
Interest rate swaps (Note 5) (2)	(51,202		)	—			(51,202		)	—
Total liabilities at fair value	$	(88,489	)	$	(37,287	)	$	(51,202	)	$	—
Fair value measurements as of September 27, 2015:
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan (1)	$	(35,003	)	$	(35,003	)	$	—		$	—
Interest rate swaps (Note 5) (2)	(26,374		)	—			(26,374		)	—
Total liabilities at fair value	$	(61,377	)	$	(35,003	)	$	(26,374	)	$	—

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(1) We maintain an unfunded defined contribution plan for key executives and other members of management. The fair value of this obligation is based on the closing market prices of the participants’ elected investments.

(2) We entered into interest rate swaps to reduce our exposure to rising interest rates on our variable rate debt. The fair values of our interest rate swaps are based upon Level 2 inputs which include valuation models as reported by our counterparties. The key inputs for the valuation models are quoted market prices, discount rates and forward yield curves.

(3) We did not have any transfers in or out of Level 1, 2 or 3.

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Derivative Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Derivative Instruments and Hedges, Assets [Abstract]

Derivative Instruments Outstanding

The following derivative instruments were outstanding as of the end of each period (in thousands):

	Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value
		July 3, 2016			September 27, 2015
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments:
Interest rate swaps (Note 4)	Accrued liabilities	$	(5,237	)	$	(3,379	)
Interest rate swaps (Note 4)	Other long-term liabilities	(45,965		)	(22,995		)
Total derivatives		$	(51,202	)	$	(26,374	)

Gains Or Losses Recognized On Interest Rate Swap Derivative Instruments

The following is a summary of the OCI activity related to our interest rate swap derivative instruments (in thousands):

	Location of Loss in Income	Quarter						Year-to-date
		July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015			July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Loss recognized in OCI	N/A	$	(7,825	)	$	(5,027	)	$	(28,008	)	$	(11,699	)
Loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into net earnings	Interest expense, net	$	860		$	461		$	3,180		$	1,556

Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI into interest expense represent payments made to the counterparties for the effective portions of the interest rate swaps. During the periods presented, our interest rate swaps had no hedge ineffectiveness.

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Impairment and other charges, net (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Impairment Disposition Of Property And Equipment, Restaurant Closing Costs And Resturcturing

Impairment and other charges, net in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of earnings is comprised of the following (in thousands):

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016		July 5, 2015		July 3, 2016		July 5, 2015
Restructuring costs	$	7,744	$	10	$	7,744	$	29
Costs of closed restaurants (primarily lease obligations) and other	914		886		2,489		2,645
Accelerated depreciation	673		2,610		1,531		4,749
Losses on the disposition of property and equipment, net	637		228		2,283		580
Restaurant impairment charges	551		24		551		65
	$	10,519	$	3,758	$	14,598	$	8,068

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]

The following is a summary of our restructuring costs in both periods of 2016 (in thousands):

Employee severance and related costs	$	6,487
Facility closing costs	847
Other	410
	$	7,744

Facility Closing [Member]

Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]

Restaurant Closing Costs

Restaurant closing costs — Costs of closed restaurants primarily consist of future lease commitments and expected ancillary costs, net of anticipated sublease rentals. Accrued restaurant closing costs, included in accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities, changed as follows during 2016 (in thousands):

Balance as of September 27, 2015	$	9,707
Additions	310
Adjustments (1)	707
Interest expense	1,084
Cash payments	(4,044		)
Balance as of July 3, 2016 (2)	$	7,764

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(1) Adjustments relate primarily to revisions of certain sublease and cost assumptions. Our estimates related to our future lease obligations, primarily the sublease income we anticipate, are subject to a high degree of judgment and may differ from actual sublease income due to changes in economic conditions, desirability of the sites and other factors.

(2) The weighted average remaining lease term related to these commitments is approximately five years.

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Retirement Plans (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense [Abstract]

Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

The components of net periodic benefit cost in each period were as follows (in thousands):

	Quarter						Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015			July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Defined benefit pension plans:
Interest cost	$	5,579		$	5,237		$	18,599		$	17,457
Service cost	1,212			1,908			4,040			6,360
Expected return on plan assets	(5,020		)	(5,370		)	(16,735		)	(17,901		)
Actuarial loss (1)	943			2,172			3,144			7,240
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs (1)	56			62			185			207
Net periodic benefit cost	$	2,770		$	4,009		$	9,233		$	13,363
Postretirement healthcare plans:
Interest cost	$	292		$	276		$	972		$	920
Actuarial loss (1)	51			42			169			140
Net periodic benefit cost	$	343		$	318		$	1,141		$	1,060

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(1)    Amounts were reclassified from accumulated OCI into net earnings as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses.

Schedule Of Defined Benefit Plan Contribution

Future cash flows — Our policy is to fund our plans at or above the minimum required by law. As of January 1, 2015, the date of our last actuarial funding valuation, there was no minimum contribution funding requirement. Details regarding 2016 contributions are as follows (in thousands):

	Defined Benefit Pension Plans		Postretirement Healthcare Plans
Net year-to-date contributions	$	13,738	$	962
Remaining estimated net contributions during fiscal 2016	$ 65,700 to 85,700		$	400

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Share-Based Compensation (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Share-based Compensation [Abstract]

Schedule Of Share-Based Awards Granted

2016, we granted the following shares related to our share-based compensation awards:

Nonvested stock units	140,794
Stock options	99,923
Performance share awards	32,970

Components Of Share-Based Compensation Expense

The components of share-based compensation expense recognized in each period are as follows (in thousands):

	Quarter				Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016		July 5, 2015		July 3, 2016		July 5, 2015
Nonvested stock units	$	745	$	723	$	4,472	$	4,105
Stock options	316		585		2,039		2,139
Performance share awards	238		1,335		2,372		3,407
Nonvested stock awards	20		31		67		127
Deferred compensation for non-management directors	—		—		270		263
Total share-based compensation expense	$	1,319	$	2,674	$	9,220	$	10,041

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Average Shares Outstanding (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]

Reconciliation Of Basic Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding To Diluted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding

The following table reconciles basic weighted-average shares outstanding to diluted weighted-average shares outstanding (in thousands):

	Quarter		Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016	July 5, 2015	July 3, 2016	July 5, 2015
Weighted-average shares outstanding – basic	32,642	37,106	34,073	37,980
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Stock options	145	213	161	301
Nonvested stock awards and units	176	196	182	197
Performance share awards	53	146	53	152
Weighted-average shares outstanding – diluted	33,016	37,661	34,469	38,630
Excluded from diluted weighted-average shares outstanding:
Antidilutive	170	99	176	85
Performance conditions not satisfied at the end of the period	61	23	61	17

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Segment Reporting (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Summarized Financial Information Of Reportable Segments

The following table provides information related to our operating segments in each period (in thousands):

	Quarter						Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015			July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Revenues by segment:
Jack in the Box restaurant operations	$	264,493		$	263,339		$	876,138		$	884,734
Qdoba restaurant operations	104,445			96,167			324,774			301,515
Consolidated revenues	$	368,938		$	359,506		$	1,200,912		$	1,186,249
Earnings from operations by segment:
Jack in the Box restaurant operations	$	69,528		$	62,355		$	218,364		$	207,523
Qdoba restaurant operations	14,172			13,805			33,532			37,265
Shared services and unallocated costs	(28,404		)	(25,582		)	(82,115		)	(84,936		)
Gains (losses) on the sale of company-operated restaurants	409			(183		)	1,224			(4,353		)
Consolidated earnings from operations	55,705			50,395			171,005			155,499
Interest expense, net	7,613			4,504			22,699			13,937
Consolidated earnings from continuing operations and before income taxes	$	48,092		$	45,891		$	148,306		$	141,562
Total depreciation expense by segment:
Jack in the Box restaurant operations	$	14,877		$	14,737		$	50,409		$	49,051
Qdoba restaurant operations	4,536			3,864			14,403			13,179
Shared services and unallocated costs	1,401			1,573			4,936			5,445
Consolidated depreciation expense	$	20,814		$	20,174		$	69,748		$	67,675

Schedule of Goodwill

The following table provides detail of the change in the balance of goodwill for each of our reportable segments (in thousands):

	Jack in the Box			Qdoba		Total
Balance at September 27, 2015	$	48,430		$	100,597	$	149,027
Disposals	(20		)	—		(20		)
Balance at July 3, 2016	$	48,410		$	100,597	$	149,007

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Supplemental Consolidated Cash Flow Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]

Additional Information Related To Cash Flows

	Year-to-date
	July 3, 2016			July 5, 2015
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest, net of amounts capitalized	$	(22,919	)	$	(13,433	)
Income tax payments	$	(33,453	)	$	(18,685	)
Non-cash transactions:
Equipment capital lease obligations incurred	$	702		$	4,894
Decrease in accrued treasury stock repurchases	$	—		$	(3,112	)
Increase in dividends accrued or converted to common stock equivalents	$	163		$	121
(Decrease) increase in obligations for purchases of property and equipment	$	(4,882	)	$	53

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Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 03, 2016

Balance Sheet Related Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule Of Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information

	July 3, 2016			September 27, 2015
Accounts and other receivables, net:
Trade	$	49,261		$	36,990
Notes receivable	1,526			1,726
Other	13,980			10,814
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(2,777		)	(1,555		)
	$	61,990		$	47,975
Prepaid expenses:
Prepaid income taxes	$	16,431		$	7,645
Prepaid rent	14,404			318
Other	7,229			8,277
	$	38,064		$	16,240
Other assets, net:
Company-owned life insurance policies	$	104,521		$	99,513
Deferred tax assets	101,253			118,184
Deferred rent receivable	47,205			45,330
Other	21,611			40,941
	$	274,590		$	303,968
Accrued liabilities:
Payroll and related taxes	$	46,002		$	56,223
Insurance	38,237			35,370
Deferred rent	15,580			1,806
Advertising	12,024			20,692
Sales and property taxes	11,096			11,574
Deferred beverage funding	10,482			5,176
Gift card liability	5,273			4,608
Deferred franchise fees	1,165			1,198
Other	33,905			33,928
	$	173,764		$	170,575
Other long-term liabilities:
Defined benefit pension plans	$	172,641		$	180,476
Straight-line rent accrual	46,875			46,807
Other	148,152			142,775
	$	367,668		$	370,058

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Basis Of Presentation (Details) $ in Millions	Jul. 03, 2016 restaurant	Sep. 27, 2015 USD ($)	Jul. 05, 2015 restaurant
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Current Deferred Tax Assets Reclassified to Noncurrent | $		$ 40.0
Jack in the box brand restaurant operations [Member]
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of restaurants	2,254		2,248
Jack in the box brand restaurant operations [Member] | Entity Operated Units [Member]
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of restaurants	415		413
Jack in the box brand restaurant operations [Member] | Franchised Units [Member]
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of restaurants	1,839		1,835
Qdoba brand restaurant operations [Member]
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of restaurants	688		648
Qdoba brand restaurant operations [Member] | Entity Operated Units [Member]
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of restaurants	344		314
Qdoba brand restaurant operations [Member] | Franchised Units [Member]
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of restaurants	344		334

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Discontinued Operations (Details) - Discontinued Operations [Member] $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Jul. 03, 2016 USD ($) center restaurant	Jul. 05, 2015 USD ($)	Jul. 03, 2016 USD ($) center restaurant	Jul. 05, 2015 USD ($)
Discontinued Operation - Distribution Business [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of Distribution Centers | center		1		1
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period				$ 200
Balance at end of period		$ 100		$ 100
2013 Qdoba Closures [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Number of Restaurants | restaurant		62		62
Unfavorable lease commitment adjustments		$ (675)	$ (1,749)	$ (2,143)	$ (3,945)
Bad debt expense related to subtenants		(225)	(311)	(349)	(311)
Ongoing facility related costs		(2)	(37)	(72)	(164)
Broker commissions		0	(58)	(21)	(200)
Loss before income tax benefit		(902)	$ (2,155)	(2,585)	$ (4,620)
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period				4,256
Adjustments (1)	[1]			2,143
Cash payments				(2,965)
Balance at end of period	[2]	$ 3,434		$ 3,434
Weighted Average [Member] | 2013 Qdoba Closures [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
WeightedAverageRemainingLeaseTermCommitments				3 years

[1] (1)Adjustments relate to revisions to certain sublease and cost assumptions due to changes in market conditions, as well as a charge to terminate one lease agreement, and includes interest expense.

[2] (2)The weighted average remaining lease term related to these commitments is approximately three years.

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Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions (Number Of Restaurants Sold And Developed By Franchisees And Related Gains And Fees Recognized) (Details) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Jul. 03, 2016 USD ($) restaurant	Jul. 05, 2015 USD ($) restaurant	Jul. 03, 2016 USD ($) restaurant	Jul. 05, 2015 USD ($) restaurant
Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Line Items]
Initial franchise fees		$ 205	$ 130	$ 710	$ 1,113
Proceeds from the sale of company-operated restaurants (1)				1,434	2,651
Gains (losses) on the sale of company-operated restaurants		$ 409	$ (183)	$ 1,224	$ (4,353)
Jack in the box brand restaurant operations [Member]
Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Line Items]
Significant Changes, Franchises Sold | restaurant		0	0	1	21
New restaurants opened by franchisees | restaurant		4	1	9	12
Proceeds from the sale of company-operated restaurants (1)	[1]	$ 413	$ 21	$ 1,434	$ 2,651
Net assets sold (primarily property and equipment)		0	(204)	(196)	(2,638)
Goodwill related to the sale of company-operated restaurants		(5)	0	(15)	(32)
Other (2)	[2]	1	0	1	(4,334)
Gains (losses) on the sale of company-operated restaurants		409	(183)	1,224	(4,353)
Proceeds From Extension Of Franchise And Lease Agreements		$ 400	$ 100	$ 1,400	$ 200
Qdoba brand restaurant operations [Member]
Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Line Items]
New restaurants opened by franchisees | restaurant		1	4	11	15

[1] Amounts in 2016 and 2015 include additional proceeds recognized upon the extension of the underlying franchise and lease agreements related to restaurants sold in a prior year of $0.4 million and $0.1 million, respectively, in the quarter, and $1.4 million and $0.2 million, respectively, year-to-date.

[2] (2)Amounts in 2015 include lease commitment charges related to restaurants closed in connection with the sale of the related market, and charges for operating restaurant leases with lease commitments in excess of our sublease rental income.

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Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions (Purchase Price Allocations On Franchise Acquisitions) (Details) - restaurant	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015
Jack in the box brand restaurant operations [Member]
Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Line Items]
Significant Changes, Franchises Purchased During Period	1	7

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Fair Value Measurements (Financial Assets And Liabilities Measured At Fair Value On Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Jul. 03, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015	Jul. 03, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015	Sep. 27, 2015
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges		$ 551	$ 24	$ 551	$ 65
Total liabilities at fair value		(88,489)		(88,489)		$ (61,377)
Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	[1]	(51,202)		(51,202)		(26,374)
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	[2]	(37,287)		(37,287)		(35,003)
Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	[1],[2]	0		0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	[2]	(51,202)		(51,202)		(26,374)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	[1],[2]	(51,202)		(51,202)		(26,374)
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	[2]	0		0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	[1],[2]	0		0		0
Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	[3]	(37,287)		(37,287)		(35,003)
Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan [Member] | Quoted Prices In Active Markets For Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	[2],[3]	(37,287)		(37,287)		(35,003)
Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	[2],[3]	0		0		0
Non Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan [Member] | Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	[2],[3]	$ 0		0		$ 0
Qdoba brand restaurant operations [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges				$ 600

[1] We entered into interest rate swaps to reduce our exposure to rising interest rates on our variable rate debt. The fair values of our interest rate swaps are based upon Level 2 inputs which include valuation models as reported by our counterparties. The key inputs for the valuation models are quoted market prices, discount rates and forward yield curves.

[2] We did not have any transfers in or out of Level 1, 2 or 3.

[3] We maintain an unfunded defined contribution plan for key executives and other members of management. The fair value of this obligation is based on the closing market prices of the participants’ elected investments.

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Derivative Instruments (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2016 USD ($)	Jul. 05, 2015 USD ($)	Jul. 03, 2016 USD ($)	Jul. 05, 2015 USD ($)	Jun. 15, 2015 USD ($) agreements	Apr. 14, 2014 USD ($) agreements
Derivative [Line Items]
Interest rate derivatives held | agreements					11	9
Interest Rate Swaps [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount					$ 200,000,000	$ 300,000,000
Interest rate swaps hedge ineffectiveness	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Interest Rate Swap 1 [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative, Notional Amount					$ 500,000,000

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Derivative Instruments (Derivative Instruments Outstanding) (Details) - Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member] - Interest Rate Swaps [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 03, 2016	Sep. 27, 2015
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	$ (51,202)	$ (26,374)
Accrued Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	(5,237)	(3,379)
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Total liabilities at fair value	$ (45,965)	$ (22,995)

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Derivative Instruments (Gains Or Losses Recognized On Interest Rate Swap Derivative Instruments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015	Jul. 03, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Loss recognized in OCI		$ (5,027)	$ (28,008)	$ (11,699)
Loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into net earnings		461	3,180	1,556
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Loss recognized in OCI	$ (7,825)	(5,027)	(28,008)	(11,699)
Interest Rate Swaps [Member] | Interest Expense, Net [Member] | Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Loss reclassified from accumulated OCI into net earnings	$ 860	$ 461	$ 3,180	$ 1,556

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Impairment and other charges, net (Details) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
		Jul. 03, 2016 USD ($)	Jul. 05, 2015 USD ($)	Apr. 12, 2015 USD ($) litigation	Jul. 03, 2016 USD ($)	Jul. 05, 2015 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs		$ 7,744	$ 10		$ 7,744	$ 29
Costs of closed restaurants (primarily lease obligations) and other		914	886		2,489	2,645
Accelerated depreciation		673	2,610		1,531	4,749
Losses (gains) on the disposition of property and equipment, net					2,295	1,074
Restaurant impairment charges		551	24		551	65
Impairment and other charges, net		10,519	3,758		14,598	8,068
Accelerated Depreciation Related to Beverage Equipment Upgrades [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Accelerated depreciation			2,200
Other Restructuring [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs		410			410
Employee Severance [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs		6,487			6,487
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at end of period		4,600			4,600
Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs		847			847
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of period					9,707
Additions					310
Cash payments					(4,044)
Balance at end of period	[1]	7,764			7,764
Shared Services [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs					1,500
Jack in the box brand restaurant operations [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs					1,800
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Number of Closed Restaurants Related to Eminent Domain Proceeds in Current Period | litigation				1
Jack in the box brand restaurant operations [Member] | Gains from Eminent Domain [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Losses (gains) on the disposition of property and equipment, net				$ 900
Qdoba brand restaurant operations [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs					4,400
Restaurant impairment charges					600
Continuing Operations [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Losses (gains) on the disposition of property and equipment, net		637	$ 228		2,283	$ 580
Impairment and other charges, net [Member] | Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	[2]				707
Interest Expense [Member] | Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs					$ 1,084
Weighted Average [Member] | Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
WeightedAverageRemainingLeaseTermCommitments					5 years
Scenario, Forecast [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost		10,000			$ 10,000
Scenario, Forecast [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring and Related Cost, Expected Cost		$ 13,000			$ 13,000

[1] (2)The weighted average remaining lease term related to these commitments is approximately five years.

[2] (1)Adjustments relate primarily to revisions of certain sublease and cost assumptions. Our estimates related to our future lease obligations, primarily the sublease income we anticipate, are subject to a high degree of judgment and may differ from actual sublease income due to changes in economic conditions, desirability of the sites and other factors.

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Income Taxes (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015	Jul. 03, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective tax rates	36.00%	38.20%	36.80%	37.30%

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Retirement Plans (Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Jul. 03, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015	Jul. 03, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest cost		$ 5,579	$ 5,237	$ 18,599	$ 17,457
Service cost		1,212	1,908	4,040	6,360
Expected return on plan assets		(5,020)	(5,370)	(16,735)	(17,901)
Actuarial loss	[1]	943	2,172	3,144	7,240
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost	[1]	56	62	185	207
Net periodic benefit cost		2,770	4,009	9,233	13,363
Postretirement Healthcare Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Interest cost		292	276	972	920
Actuarial loss	[1]	51	42	169	140
Net periodic benefit cost		$ 343	$ 318	$ 1,141	$ 1,060

[1] (1) Amounts were reclassified from accumulated OCI into net earnings as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses.

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Retirement Plans (Schedule Of Future Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 02, 2016	Jul. 03, 2016	Jan. 01, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Minimum required contribution for retirement plans			$ 0
Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer		$ 13,738,000
Postretirement Healthcare Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer		$ 962,000
Scenario, Forecast [Member] | Postretirement Healthcare Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year	$ 400,000
Minimum [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year	65,700,000
Minimum [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member] | Qualified Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Accelerated Contribution Amount	60,000,000
Maximum [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member] | Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Current Fiscal Year	85,700,000
Maximum [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member] | Qualified Pension Plan [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan, Accelerated Contribution Amount	$ 80,000,000

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Share-Based Compensation (Schedule Of Share-Based Awards Granted) (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2016 shares
Nonvested Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	140,794
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares	99,923
Performance-Vested Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	32,970

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Share-Based Compensation (Components Of Share-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015	Jul. 03, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 1,319	$ 2,674	$ 9,220	$ 10,041
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	745	723	4,472	4,105
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	316	585	2,039	2,139
Performance-Vested Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	238	1,335	2,372	3,407
Nonvested Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	20	31	67	127
Deferred Compensation, Share-based Payments [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 0	$ 0	$ 270	$ 263

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Stockholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended			4 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2016	Apr. 10, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015	Jan. 17, 2016	Jul. 03, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired					3.5
Repurchase of common stock, remaining authorized amount	$ 150.0				$ 150.0
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.90	$ 0.70
Dividends, Common Stock					$ 30.7
Treasury Stock [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method					$ 250.0

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Average Shares Outstanding (Reconciliation Of Basic Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding To Diluted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding) (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015	Jul. 03, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015
Average Shares Outstanding [Line Items]
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic	32,642	37,106	34,073	37,980
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted	33,016	37,661	34,469	38,630
Excluded from diluted weighted-average shares outstanding, Antidilutive	170	99	176	85
Excluded from Diluted Weighted-Average Shares, Performance Conditions Not Satisfied	61	23	61	17
Stock Options [Member]
Average Shares Outstanding [Line Items]
Effect of potentially dilutive securities	145	213	161	301
Nonvested Stock Awards And Units [Member]
Average Shares Outstanding [Line Items]
Effect of potentially dilutive securities	176	196	182	197
Performance-Vested Stock Awards [Member]
Average Shares Outstanding [Line Items]
Effect of potentially dilutive securities	53	146	53	152

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Contingencies and Legal Matters (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2016	Sep. 27, 2015
Legal Matters and Contingencies [Abstract]
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value	$ 45.0
General liability and workers' comp estimated claims to be paid by insurance providers		$ 25.8
Legal Judgment Paid by our Insurance Providers	$ 21.7

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Segment Reporting (Summarized Financial Information Of Reportable Segments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015	Jul. 03, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015	Sep. 27, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated revenues	$ 368,938	$ 359,506	$ 1,200,912	$ 1,186,249
Consolidated earnings from operations	55,705	50,395	171,005	155,499
Gains (losses) on the sale of company-operated restaurants	409	(183)	1,224	(4,353)
Interest expense, net	7,613	4,504	22,699	13,937
Consolidated earnings from continuing operations and before income taxes	48,092	45,891	148,306	141,562
Consolidated depreciation expense	20,814	20,174	69,748	67,675
Consolidated goodwill	149,007		149,007		$ 149,027
Total goodwill disposals			20
Qdoba brand restaurant operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated depreciation expense	4,536	3,864	14,403	13,179
Consolidated goodwill	100,597		100,597		100,597
Total goodwill disposals			0
Jack in the box brand restaurant operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gains (losses) on the sale of company-operated restaurants	409	(183)	1,224	(4,353)
Consolidated depreciation expense	14,877	14,737	50,409	49,051
Consolidated goodwill	48,410		48,410		$ 48,430
Total goodwill disposals			20
Shared services and unallocated costs [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated depreciation expense	1,401	1,573	4,936	5,445
Segment Reconciling Items [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Gains (losses) on the sale of company-operated restaurants	409	(183)	1,224	(4,353)
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member] | Shared services and unallocated costs [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated earnings from operations	(28,404)	(25,582)	(82,115)	(84,936)
Operating Segments [Member] | Qdoba brand restaurant operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated revenues	104,445	96,167	324,774	301,515
Consolidated earnings from operations	14,172	13,805	33,532	37,265
Operating Segments [Member] | Jack in the box brand restaurant operations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated revenues	264,493	263,339	876,138	884,734
Consolidated earnings from operations	$ 69,528	$ 62,355	$ 218,364	$ 207,523

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Supplemental Consolidated Cash Flow Information (Additional Information Related To Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jul. 03, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]
Interest, net of amounts capitalized	$ (22,919)	$ (13,433)
Income tax payments	(33,453)	(18,685)
Equipment capital lease obligations incurred	702	4,894
Decrease in accrued treasury stock repurchases	0	(3,112)
Increase in dividends accrued or converted to common stock equivalents	163	121
(Decrease) increase in obligations for purchases of property and equipment	$ (4,882)	$ 53

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Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 03, 2016	Sep. 27, 2015
Supplemental Balance Sheet Disclosures [Line Items]
Trade	$ 49,261	$ 36,990
Notes receivable	1,526	1,726
Other	13,980	10,814
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(2,777)	(1,555)
Receivables, Net, Current	61,990	47,975
Prepaid income taxes	16,431	7,645
Prepaid rent	14,404	318
Other	7,229	8,277
Prepaid Expense, Current	38,064	16,240
Company-owned life insurance policies	104,521	99,513
Deferred tax assets	101,253	118,184
Deferred rent receivable	47,205	45,330
Other	21,611	40,941
Other assets, net	274,590	303,968
Payroll and related taxes	46,002	56,223
Insurance	38,237	35,370
Deferred Rent Credit, Current	15,580	1,806
Advertising	12,024	20,692
Sales and property taxes	11,096	11,574
Deferred beverage funding	10,482	5,176
Gift card liability	5,273	4,608
Deferred franchise fees	1,165	1,198
Other	33,905	33,928
Accrued liabilities	173,764	170,575
Pension plans	172,641	180,476
Straight-line rent accrual	46,875	46,807
Other	148,152	142,775
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent	$ 367,668	$ 370,058

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Subsequent Events (Details) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended				4 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 02, 2016	Jul. 03, 2016	Apr. 10, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015	Jan. 17, 2016	Jul. 03, 2016	Jul. 05, 2015
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared		$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.30	$ 0.90	$ 0.70
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$ 0.30