American dining brands are keen on expanding in the fast-growing emerging markets. While several other restaurateurs including Yum! Brands, Inc. ( YUM - Free Report ), McDonalds Corporation ( MCD - Free Report ) and Domino's Pizza, Inc. ( DPZ - Free Report ) have opened outlets in emerging markets; Jack in the Box seems to be slow on this front. Thus, limited international presence might be a big drag for the company and hurt its competitive position. Moreover, the company is experiencing increased competitive pressure in breakfast and lunch day parts as many other restaurateurs have introduced aggressive value offers.