Our actions today focus on three main areas: addressing our balance sheet to accelerate cash flow and pay down debt, while preserving growth-oriented capital investments related to technology and restaurant reimage; closing underperforming restaurants to position ourselves for consistent net unit growth and competitive unit economics; and, an overall return to simplicity for the Jack in the Box business model and investor story." RELATED STORY | Trader Joe's plans on opening 21 new stores. Here's where they will be located When it comes to Del Taco, Jack in the Box officials said it is "exploring strategic alternatives" for its Mexican fast-food chain, "including a possible divestiture of the business." Jack in the Box purchased Del Taco in 2022 for $575 million. As of April 2025, Jack in the Box has 2,200 restaurants across 22 U.S. states; Del Taco has 600 restaurants across 17 states.