Jack In The Box: When The 'Ugly Duckling' Stays Ugly (Rating Downgrade) (NASDAQ:JACK)

Jack in the Box Inc. ( JACK ) turned out to be one of my weaker calls in 2024 and early 2025. The "Ugly Ducklings" in FSRs simply outshone their QSR counterparts.I’m an equity analyst and founder of Goulart’s Restaurant Stocks, a research firm focused on the U.S. restaurant industry — from quick-service and fast casual to fine dining and niche concepts. I lead all thematic research and valuation efforts, applying advanced financial modeling, sector-specific KPIs, and strategic insights to uncover hidden val ...