JACK IN THE BOX INC, 10-K filed on 11/21/2023
Annual Report
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Cover Page - USD ($)
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Nov. 16, 2023
Apr. 16, 2023
Cover [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
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Document Period End Date Oct. 01, 2023    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --10-01    
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Entity File Number 1-9390    
Entity Registrant Name JACK IN THE BOX INC.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 95-2698708    
Entity Address, Address Line One 9357 Spectrum Center Blvd.    
Entity Address, City or Town San Diego    
Entity Address, State or Province CA    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 92123    
City Area Code 858    
Local Phone Number 571-2121    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.01 par value    
Trading Symbol JACK    
Security Exchange Name NASDAQ    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
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Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 1.8
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   19,736,783  
Documents Incorporated by Reference Portions of the Proxy Statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III hereof.    
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Auditor Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Name KPMG LLP
Auditor Location San Diego, CA
Auditor Firm ID 185
v3.23.3
Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Current assets:    
Cash $ 157,653 $ 108,890
Restricted cash 28,254 27,150
Accounts and other receivables, net 99,678 103,803
Inventories 3,896 5,264
Prepaid expenses 16,911 16,095
Current assets held for sale 13,925 17,019
Other current assets 5,667 4,772
Total current assets 325,984 282,993
Property and equipment, at cost:    
Land 92,007 86,134
Buildings 968,221 960,984
Restaurant and other equipment 166,714 163,527
Construction in progress 31,647 18,271
Property and equipment, at cost 1,258,589 1,228,916
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (846,559) (810,752)
Property and equipment, net 412,030 418,164
Other assets:    
Operating lease right-of-use assets 1,397,555 1,332,135
Intangible assets, net 11,330 12,324
Trademarks 283,500 283,500
Goodwill 329,986 366,821
Other assets, net 240,707 226,569
Total other assets 2,263,078 2,221,349
Total assets 3,001,092 2,922,506
Current liabilities:    
Current maturities of long-term debt 29,964 30,169
Current operating lease liabilities 142,518 171,311
Accounts payable 84,960 66,271
Accrued liabilities 302,178 253,932
Total current liabilities 559,620 521,683
Long-term liabilities:    
Long-term debt, net of current maturities 1,724,933 1,799,540
Long-term operating lease liabilities, net of current portion 1,265,514 1,165,097
Deferred tax liabilities 26,229 37,684
Other long-term liabilities 143,123 134,694
Total long-term liabilities 3,159,799 3,137,015
Stockholders’ deficit:    
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, 82,645,814 and 82,580,599 issued, respectively 826 826
Capital in excess of par value 520,076 508,323
Retained earnings 1,937,598 1,842,947
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (51,790) (53,982)
Treasury stock, at cost, 62,910,964 and 61,799,221 shares, respectively (3,125,037) (3,034,306)
Total stockholders’ deficit (718,327) (736,192)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 3,001,092 $ 2,922,506
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Stockholders’ deficit:    
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares) 15,000,000 15,000,000
Preferred stock, issued (in shares) 0 0
Common stock, par value (in usd per share) $ 0.01 $ 0.01
Common stock, authorized (in shares) 175,000,000 175,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares) 82,645,814 82,580,599
Treasury stock (in shares) 62,910,964 61,799,221
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Consolidated Statements of Earnings - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Revenues $ 1,692,306 $ 1,468,083 $ 1,143,670
Operating costs and expenses, net:      
Food and packaging 250,836 216,345 113,006
Payroll and employee benefits 274,598 232,250 119,033
Occupancy and other 163,273 135,803 61,743
Franchise occupancy expenses 229,602 215,609 214,913
Franchise support and other costs 12,328 16,490 13,052
Franchise advertising and other services expenses 253,533 218,272 210,328
Selling, general, and administrative expenses 172,872 130,823 81,959
Depreciation and amortization 62,287 56,100 46,500
Pre-opening costs 1,385 1,110 775
Other operating expense (income), net 10,837 889 (3,382)
Gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants (17,998) (3,878) (4,203)
Total operating costs and expenses 1,413,553 1,219,813 853,724
Earnings from operations 278,753 248,270 289,946
Other pension and post-retirement expenses, net 6,967 303 881
Interest expense, net 82,446 86,075 67,458
Earnings from continuing operations and before income taxes 189,340 161,892 221,607
Income taxes 58,514 46,111 55,852
Net earnings $ 130,826 $ 115,781 $ 165,755
Net earnings per share — basic:      
Net earnings per share, Basic (in usd per share) $ 6.35 $ 5.46 $ 7.40
Net earnings per share — diluted:      
Net earnings per share, Diluted (in usd per share) 6.30 5.45 7.37
Cash dividends declared per common share (in usd per share) $ 1.76 $ 1.76 $ 1.68
Company restaurant sales      
Revenues $ 846,278 $ 701,070 $ 387,766
Franchise contracts      
Revenues 364,591 340,391 346,634
Franchise royalties and other      
Revenues 240,515 216,821 204,725
Franchise contributions for advertising and other services      
Revenues $ 240,922 $ 209,801 $ 204,545
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net earnings $ 130,826 $ 115,781 $ 165,755
Other comprehensive income:      
Actuarial gains arising during the period 823 24,249 44,134
Amortization of actuarial losses and prior service cost reclassified to earnings 2,154 3,238 4,931
Other comprehensive income, before tax 2,977 27,487 49,065
Tax effect (785) (7,215) (12,714)
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes 2,192 20,272 36,351
Comprehensive income $ 133,018 $ 136,053 $ 202,106
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net earnings $ 130,826 $ 115,781 $ 165,755
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 62,287 56,100 46,500
Amortization of franchise tenant improvement allowances and incentives 4,647 4,446 3,450
Amortization of debt issuance costs 5,040 5,496 5,595
Loss on extinguishment of debt 0 7,700 0
Tax deficiency (excess tax benefits) from share-based compensation arrangements 71 123 (1,160)
Deferred income taxes (11,989) 7,857 8,008
Share-based compensation expense 11,205 7,122 4,048
Pension and postretirement expense 6,967 303 881
(Gains) losses on cash surrender value of company-owned life insurance (7,346) 12,668 (12,753)
Gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants (17,998) (3,878) (4,203)
Gains on the disposition of property and equipment (8,171) (30,533) (6,888)
Impairment charges and other 6,217 8,219 2,889
Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding acquisitions and dispositions:      
Accounts and other receivables (4,048) (18,143) 5,072
Inventories 1,367 304 (269)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (1,422) (3,275) (2,766)
Operating lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities 2,364 2,593 (24,784)
Accounts payable (1,692) 16,243 (3,091)
Accrued liabilities 47,459 (9,081) 28,990
Pension and postretirement contributions (6,241) (6,690) (6,084)
Franchise tenant improvement allowance and incentive disbursements (3,265) (2,989) (8,568)
Other (1,272) (7,484) 500
Cash flows provided by operating activities 215,006 162,882 201,122
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Purchases of property and equipment (74,954) (46,475) (41,008)
Proceeds from the sale and leaseback of assets 3,673 10,768 3,884
Acquisition of Del Taco, net of cash acquired 0 (580,793) 0
Proceeds from the sale of company-operated restaurants (85,221) (6,391) (1,827)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment 25,214 31,161 11,742
Other 3,065 360 2,626
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities 42,219 (578,588) (20,929)
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities 0 68,000 0
Repayments of borrowings on revolving credit facilities (50,000) (18,000) (107,875)
Proceeds from issuance of debt 0 1,100,000 0
Principal repayments on debt (30,109) (588,064) (829)
Debt issuance costs 0 (20,599) 0
Dividends paid on common stock (35,890) (36,987) (37,322)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 263 51 6,647
Repurchases of common stock (90,029) (25,000) (200,000)
Payroll tax payments for equity award issuances (1,593) (1,223) (4,166)
Cash flows (used in) provided by financing activities (207,358) 478,178 (343,545)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and restricted cash 49,867 62,472 (163,352)
Cash and restricted cash at beginning of year 136,040 73,568 236,920
Cash and restricted cash at end of year $ 185,907 $ 136,040 $ 73,568
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Common Stock
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Treasury Stock
Beginning balance (in shares) at Sep. 27, 2020   82,369,714        
Beginning balance at Sep. 27, 2020 $ (793,361) $ 824 $ 489,515 $ 1,636,211 $ (110,605) $ (2,809,306)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Shares issued under stock plans, including tax benefit (in shares)   166,345        
Shares issued under stock plans, including tax benefit 6,647 $ 1 6,646      
Share-based compensation 4,048   4,048      
Dividends declared (37,322)   232 (37,554)    
Purchases of treasury stock (200,000)         (200,000)
Net earnings 165,755     165,755    
Other comprehensive income 36,351       36,351  
Ending balance (in shares) at Oct. 03, 2021   82,536,059        
Ending balance at Oct. 03, 2021 (817,882) $ 825 500,441 1,764,412 (74,254) (3,009,306)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Shares issued under stock plans, including tax benefit (in shares)   44,540        
Shares issued under stock plans, including tax benefit 51 $ 1 50      
Share-based compensation 7,122   7,122      
Dividends declared (36,985)   261 (37,246)    
Purchases of treasury stock (25,000)         (25,000)
Net earnings 115,781     115,781    
Other comprehensive income 20,272       20,272  
Ending balance (in shares) at Oct. 02, 2022   82,580,599        
Ending balance at Oct. 02, 2022 (736,192) $ 826 508,323 1,842,947 (53,982) (3,034,306)
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]            
Shares issued under stock plans, including tax benefit (in shares)   65,215        
Shares issued under stock plans, including tax benefit 263 $ 0 263      
Share-based compensation 11,205   11,205      
Dividends declared (35,890)   285 (36,175)    
Purchases of treasury stock (90,731)         (90,731)
Fair value of assumed Del Taco RSAs attributable to pre-combination service 449   449      
Net earnings 130,826     130,826    
Other comprehensive income 2,192       2,192  
Ending balance (in shares) at Oct. 01, 2023   82,645,814        
Ending balance at Oct. 01, 2023 $ (718,327) $ 826 $ 520,076 $ 1,937,598 $ (51,790) $ (3,125,037)
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Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Nature of operations — Jack in the Box Inc. (the “Company”), together with its consolidated subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises quick-service restaurants under the Jack in the Box® and Del Taco® restaurant brands.
On March 8, 2022, the Company acquired Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (“Del Taco”) for cash according to the terms and conditions of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 5, 2021. Del Taco is a nationwide operator and franchisor of restaurants featuring fresh and fast Mexican and American inspired cuisines. Refer to Note 3, Business Combination, for further details.
As of October 1, 2023, there were 142 company-operated and 2,044 franchise-operated Jack in the Box restaurants and 171 company-operated and 421 franchise-operated Del Taco restaurants.
References to the Company throughout these notes to the consolidated financial statements are made using the first-person notations of “we,” “us,” and “our.”
Basis of presentation — The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
Certain prior period information on the consolidated statement of earnings has been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
Fiscal year — The Company’s fiscal year is the 52 or 53 weeks ending the Sunday closest to September 30. Our Del Taco subsidiary operates on a fiscal year ending the Tuesday closest to September 30. Comparisons throughout these notes to the consolidated financial statements refer to the 52-week periods ended October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022, for fiscal years 2023 and 2022, and the 53-week period ended October 3, 2021, for fiscal year 2021.
Principles of consolidation — The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Jack in the Box Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.
Use of estimates — In preparing the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, 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.
Restricted cash — In accordance with the terms of our securitized financing facility, certain cash balances are required to be held in trust. Such restricted cash primarily represents cash collections and cash reserves held by the trustee to be used for payments of quarterly interest and commitment fees required for the Class A-2 Notes and Variable Funding Notes. As of October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022, restricted cash balances were $28.3 million and $27.2 million, respectively.
Accounts and other receivables, net — Our accounts and other receivables, net is primarily comprised of receivables from franchisees, tenants, credit card processors, and insurance receivables. Franchisee receivables primarily include rents, property taxes, royalties, marketing, sourcing and technology support fees associated with lease and franchise agreements, and notes from certain of our franchisees. Tenant receivables relate to subleased properties where we are on the master lease agreement. We accrue interest on notes receivable based on the contractual terms.
The Company closely monitors the financial condition of our franchisees and estimates the allowance for credit losses based on the lifetime expected loss on receivables. These estimates are based on historical collection experience with our franchisees as well as other factors, including current market conditions and events. Credit quality is monitored through the timing of payments compared to predefined aging criteria and known facts regarding the financial condition of the franchisee or customer. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after recovery efforts have ceased. The Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts has not historically been material. The following table summarizes the activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts (in thousands):
20232022
Balance as of beginning of period$(5,975)$(6,292)
Reversal (provision) for expected credit losses, net1,788 (4,744)
Write-offs charged against the allowance41 5,061 
Balance as of end of period$(4,146)$(5,975)
Inventories — Our inventories consist principally of food, packaging, and supplies, and are valued at the lower of cost or market on a first-in, first-out basis.
Internal-use Software Costs — The Company capitalizes costs incurred to implement software solely for its internal use, including (i) hosted applications used to deliver the Company's support services, and (ii) certain implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract when the preliminary project stage is complete, management with the relevant authority authorizes and commits to the funding of the software project, and it is probable the project will be completed and used to perform the intended function. Software implementation costs are capitalized to either other current assets or other long-term assets on the Company's consolidated balance sheet and amortized over the estimated useful life of the developed software. Software implementation costs capitalized were $7.9 million and $10.7 million as of the end of fiscal year 2023 and 2022, respectively. Related amortization expense for software implementation costs was $5.0 million, $5.1 million and $2.5 million during fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Assets held for sale — Our assets held for sale typically includes property we plan to sell within the next year. If the determination is made that we no longer expect to sell an asset within the next year, the asset is reclassified out of assets held for sale. Long-lived assets that meet the held for sale criteria are reported at the lower of their carrying value or fair value, less estimated costs to sell.
Property and equipment, net — Expenditures for new facilities and equipment, and those that substantially increase the useful lives of the property, are capitalized. Facilities leased under finance leases are stated at the present value of minimum lease payments at the beginning of the lease term, not to exceed fair value. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. When property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and gains or losses on the dispositions are included in “Other operating expense (income), net” in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings.
Buildings, equipment, and leasehold improvements are generally depreciated using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets, over the initial lease term for certain assets acquired in conjunction with the lease commencement for leased properties, or the remaining lease term for certain assets acquired after the commencement of the lease for leased properties. In certain situations, one or more option periods may be used in determining the depreciable life of assets related to leased properties if we deem that an economic penalty would be incurred otherwise. In either circumstance, our policy requires lease term consistency when calculating the depreciation period, in classifying the lease and in computing straight-line rent expense. Building, leasehold improvement assets and equipment are assigned lives that range from 1 to 35 years. Depreciation expense related to property and equipment was $61.7 million, $55.8 million, and $46.5 million in fiscal year 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
Impairment of long-lived assets — We evaluate long-lived assets, such as property and equipment and operating lease right-of-use assets, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying value may not be recoverable. Long-lived assets are grouped for recognition and measurement of impairment at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets. The impairment test for long-lived assets requires us to assess the recoverability of long-lived assets by comparing their net carrying value to the sum of undiscounted estimated future cash flows directly associated with and arising from our use and eventual disposition of the assets. If the carrying amount of a long-lived asset group exceeds the sum of related undiscounted future cash flows, we recognize an impairment loss by the amount that the carrying value of the assets exceeds fair value. Refer to Note 9, Other Operating Expense (Income), Net, for additional information.
Goodwill and trademarks — Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired, if any. We generally record goodwill in connection with the acquisition of restaurants from franchisees or the acquisition of another business. Likewise, upon the sale of restaurants to franchisees, goodwill is decremented. The amount of goodwill written-off is determined as the fair value of the business disposed of as a percentage of the fair value of the reporting unit retained. If the business disposed of was never fully integrated into the reporting unit after its acquisition, and thus the benefits of the acquired goodwill were never realized, the current carrying amount of the acquired goodwill is written off. Goodwill is not amortized and has been assigned to reporting units for purposes of impairment testing. Our two restaurant brands, Jack in the Box and Del Taco, are both operating segments and reporting units.
Goodwill is evaluated for impairment annually during the third quarter of each year, or more frequently if indicators of impairment are present. We first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances lead to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit or indefinite-lived asset is less than its carrying amount. If the qualitative factors indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value is less than the carrying amount, we perform a single-step impairment test. To perform our impairment analysis, we estimate the fair value of the reporting unit and compare it to the carrying value. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the excess.
We evaluate our indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment on an annual basis or more often if an event occurs or circumstances change that indicate impairments might exist. We perform our annual test for impairment of our indefinite-lived intangible assets during the third quarter. We may elect to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is greater than its carrying value. If a qualitative assessment is not performed, or if as a result of a qualitative assessment it is not more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its carrying value, then the asset's fair value is compared to its carrying value. Fair value is an estimate of the price a willing buyer would pay for the intangible asset and is estimated by discounting the expected future after-tax cash flows associated with the intangible asset.
During the fourth quarter of 2023, we performed a qualitative test for the fair value of the Jack in the Box reporting unit, noting that the fair value was substantially in excess of its respective carrying value. During the fourth quarter of 2023, we also performed a qualitative tests over the Del Taco reporting unit and of the Del Taco indefinite-lived trademarks, noting that it was not more likely than not that the carrying value was greater than its fair value. Recently, during the third quarter of 2023, we had performed quantitative tests over the Del Taco reporting unit and of the Del Taco indefinite-lived trademarks, and their fair values were in excess of their carrying values by approximately 9% and 13%, respectively, as of the testing date.
Intangible assets, net — Intangible assets primarily include franchise contracts, reacquired franchise rights and sublease assets. Franchise contracts, which represent the fair value of franchise agreements based on the projected royalty revenue stream as of the acquisition date, are amortized on a straight-line basis to “Depreciation and amortization expense” in the consolidated statements of earnings over the remaining term of the franchise agreements. Reacquired franchise rights are recorded in connection with our acquisition of franchised restaurants and are amortized on a straight-line basis to “Depreciation and amortization expense” in the consolidated statements of earnings over the term of the former franchise agreement. Sublease assets, which represent subleases with stated rent above comparable market rents, are amortized on a straight-line basis to “Franchise rental revenues” in the consolidated statements of earnings over the term of the related sublease.
Company-owned life insurance — We have purchased company-owned life insurance (“COLI”) policies to support our non-qualified benefit plans. The cash surrender values of these policies were $113.2 million and $108.9 million as of October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022, respectively, and are included in “Other assets, net”, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Changes in cash surrender values are included in “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings. These policies reside in an umbrella trust for use only to pay plan benefits to participants or to pay creditors if the Company becomes insolvent.
Leases We evaluate the contracts entered into by the Company to determine whether such contracts contain leases. A contract contains a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant, and equipment for a period of time in exchange for consideration. At commencement, contracts containing a lease are further evaluated for classification as an operating or finance lease where the Company is a lessee, or as an operating, sales-type, or direct financing lease where the Company is a lessor, based on their terms.
The lease term and incremental borrowing rate for each lease requires judgement by management and can impact the classification of our leases as well as the value of our lease assets and liabilities. When determining the lease term, we consider option periods available, and include option periods in the measurement of the lease right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and lease liability where the exercise is reasonably certain to occur. As our leases do not provide an implicit discount rate, we have determined it is appropriate to use our estimated collateralized incremental borrowing rate, based on the yield curve for the respective lease terms, in calculating our lease liabilities.
Revenue recognition — “Company restaurant sales” include revenue recognized upon delivery of food and beverages to the customer at company-operated restaurants, which is when our obligation to perform is satisfied. Company restaurant sales exclude taxes collected from the Company’s customers. Gift cards, upon customer purchase, are recorded as deferred income and are recognized in revenue as they are redeemed.
The Company operates loyalty programs in which members earn points primarily for food purchases. Points can then be redeemed for special reward offers. The Company allocates the consideration received on loyalty orders between the food purchased and the loyalty points earned, taking into consideration the expected redemption rate of loyalty points. The consideration allocated to the food is recognized as revenue at the time of sale. The consideration allocated to the loyalty points earned is deferred until the loyalty points are redeemed or expire.
“Franchise rental revenues” received from franchised restaurants based on fixed rental payments are recognized as revenue over the term of the lease. Rental revenue from properties owned and leased by the Company and leased or subleased to franchisees is recognized on a straight-line basis over the respective term of the lease. Certain franchise rents, which are contingent upon sales levels, are recognized in the period in which the contingency is met.
“Franchise royalties and other” primarily includes royalties and franchise fees received from our franchisees. Royalties are based upon a percentage of sales of the franchised restaurant and are recognized as earned. Franchise royalties are billed on a monthly or weekly basis. Franchise fees when a new restaurant opens or at the start of a new franchise term are recorded as deferred revenue when received and recognized as revenue over the term of the franchise agreement.
“Franchise contributions for advertising and other services” includes franchisee contributions to our marketing funds billed on a monthly or weekly basis and sourcing and technology fees, as required under the franchise agreements. Contributions to our marketing funds are based on a percentage of sales and recognized as earned. Sourcing and technology services are recognized when the goods or services are transferred to the franchisee.
Gift cards — We sell gift cards to our customers in our restaurants and through selected third parties. The gift cards sold to our customers have no stated expiration dates and are subject to actual or potential escheatment rights in several of the jurisdictions in which we operate. We recognize income from gift cards when redeemed by the customer. Deferred gift card income totaled $2.9 million and $4.1 million as of October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022, respectively, and are included in “Accrued liabilities”, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
While we will continue to honor all gift cards presented for payment, we may determine the likelihood of redemption to be remote for certain card balances due to, among other things, long periods of inactivity. In these circumstances, to the extent we determine there is no requirement for remitting balances to government agencies under unclaimed property laws, card balances may be recognized as income in our consolidated statements of earnings. Amounts recognized on unredeemed gift card balances were $1.6 million, $0.7 million, and $0.6 million in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
Pre-opening costs — Pre-opening costs associated with the opening of a new restaurant or the remodeling of an existing restaurant consist primarily of property rent and employee training costs. Pre-opening costs associated with the opening of a restaurant that was closed upon acquisition consist of labor costs, maintenance and repair costs, and property rent.
Self-insurance — We are self-insured for a portion of our workers’ compensation, general liability, employee medical and dental, and automotive claims. We utilize a paid-loss plan for our workers’ compensation, general liability, and automotive programs, which have predetermined loss limits per occurrence and in the aggregate. We establish our undiscounted insurance liability and reserves using independent actuarial estimates of expected losses based on a statistical analysis of historical claims data. As of October 1, 2023, our estimated self-insurance liability was $31.3 million, and is included in “Accrued liabilities” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
Advertising costs — We administer marketing funds at each of our restaurant brands that include contractual contributions. In 2023, 2022 and 2021, marketing fund contributions from Jack in the Box franchise and company-operated restaurants were approximately 5.0% of sales. In 2023 and 2022, marketing fund contributions from Del Taco franchise and company-operated restaurants were approximately 4.0% of sales.
Production costs of commercials, programming, and other marketing activities are charged to the marketing funds when the advertising is first used for its intended purpose, and the costs of advertising are charged to operations as incurred. When contributions to the marketing fund exceed the related advertising expenses, advertising costs are accrued up to the amount of revenues on an annual basis since we are contractually obligated to spend these funds. As of October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022, additional amounts accrued were $10.3 million and $3.5 million, respectively, for this requirement. Total contributions made by the Company are included in “Selling, general, and administrative expenses” in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings. In fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021 advertising costs were $38.9 million, $32.6 million, and $19.6 million, respectively.
Share-based compensation — We account for our share-based compensation under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) authoritative guidance on stock compensation, which generally requires, among other things, that all employee share-based compensation be measured using a fair value method and that the resulting compensation cost be recognized in the financial statements. Compensation expense for our share-based compensation awards is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the vesting period or the period from the date of grant to the date the employee becomes eligible to retire. Refer to Note 13, Share-based Employee Compensation, for additional information.
Income taxes — Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, as well as tax loss and credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. We recognize interest and, when applicable, penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of our income tax provision.
Authoritative guidance issued by the FASB prescribes a minimum probability threshold that a tax position must meet before a financial statement benefit is recognized. The minimum threshold is defined as a tax position that is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. Refer to Note 11, Income Taxes, for additional information.
Contingencies — We recognize liabilities for contingencies when we have an exposure that indicates it is probable that an asset has been impaired or that a liability has been incurred and the amount of impairment or loss can be reasonably estimated. Our ultimate legal and financial liability with respect to such matters cannot be estimated with certainty and requires the use of estimates. When the reasonable estimate is a range, the recorded loss will be the best estimate within the range. We record legal settlement costs when those costs are probable and reasonably estimable. Refer to Note 16, Commitments and Contingencies, for additional information.
Business combinations — We account for acquisitions using the acquisition method of accounting. Accordingly, assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their estimated fair values at the acquisition date. The excess of purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired, including the amount assigned to identifiable intangible assets, is recorded as goodwill.
Effect of accounting pronouncements adopted in 2023 and those to be adopted in future periods — We reviewed the accounting pronouncements adopted in 2023, as well as all other recently issued accounting pronouncements and concluded that they were either not applicable or not expected to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.
v3.23.3
Revenue
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue REVENUE
Nature of products and services — We derive revenue from retail sales at Jack in the Box and Del Taco company-operated restaurants and rental revenue, royalties, advertising, and franchise and other fees from franchise-operated restaurants.
Our franchise arrangements generally provide for an initial franchise fee per restaurant for a 20-year term, and generally require that franchisees pay royalty and marketing fees based upon a percentage of gross sales. The agreements also require franchisees to pay technology fees, as well as sourcing fees for Jack in the Box franchise agreements.
Disaggregation of revenue — The following table disaggregates revenue by segment and primary source for the fiscal year ended October 1, 2023 (in thousands):
Jack in the BoxDel TacoTotal
Company restaurant sales$413,748 $432,530 $846,278 
Franchise rental revenues351,283 13,308 364,591 
Franchise royalties207,064 25,669 232,733 
Franchise advertising contributions199,917 21,025 220,942 
Technology and sourcing fees16,073 3,907 19,980 
Franchise fees and other services7,226 556 7,782 
Total revenue$1,195,311 $496,995 $1,692,306 
The following table disaggregates revenue by segment and primary source for the fiscal year ended October 2, 2022 (in thousands):
Jack in the BoxDel TacoTotal
Company restaurant sales$414,225 $286,845 $701,070 
Franchise rental revenues335,936 4,455 340,391 
Franchise royalties188,902 13,414 202,316 
Franchise advertising contributions183,076 10,907 193,983 
Technology and sourcing fees14,740 1,078 15,818 
Franchise fees and other services14,309 196 14,505 
Total revenue$1,151,188 $316,895 $1,468,083 
The following table disaggregates revenue by segment and primary source for the fiscal ended October 3, 2021 (in thousands):
Jack in the BoxDel TacoTotal
Company restaurant sales$387,766 $— $387,766 
Franchise rental revenues346,634 — 346,634 
Franchise royalties193,908 — 193,908 
Franchise advertising contributions188,184 — 188,184 
Technology and sourcing fees16,361 — 16,361 
Franchise fees and other services10,817 — 10,817 
Total revenue$1,143,670 $— $1,143,670 
In October 2022, a Jack in the Box franchise operator paid the Company $7.3 million in order to sell his restaurants to a new franchisee at the current standard royalty rate, which is lower than the royalty rate in the existing franchise agreements. The payment represented the difference between the existing royalty rate and the new royalty rate based on projected future sales for the remaining term of the existing agreements. The payment is non-refundable and not subject to any adjustments based on actual future sales. The Company determined the transaction represented the termination of the existing agreement rather than the transfer of an agreement between franchisees. As such, the $7.3 million was recognized in franchise royalty revenue during the first quarter of 2023.
Contract liabilities — Our contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue resulting from initial fees received from franchisees for new restaurant openings or new franchise terms, which are generally recognized over the franchise term. We classify these contract liabilities within “Accrued liabilities” and “Other long-term liabilities” in our consolidated balance sheets.
A summary of significant changes in our contract liabilities is presented below (in thousands):
20232022
Deferred franchise and development fees at beginning of period$46,449 $41,520 
Changes due to business combinations— 6,193 
Revenue recognized during the period(5,469)(5,891)
Additions during the period9,494 4,627 
Deferred franchise and development fees at end of period$50,474 $46,449 
As of October 1, 2023, approximately $8.1 million of development fees related to unopened stores are included in deferred revenue. Timing of revenue recognition is dependent upon the timing of store openings and are recognized over the franchise term at the date of opening.
The following table reflects the estimated franchise fees to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied at the end of the period (in thousands):
2024$5,191 
2025$4,966 
2026$4,638 
2027$4,290 
2028$3,657 
Thereafter$19,660 
$42,402 
We have applied the optional exemption, as provided for under ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, which allows us to not disclose the transaction price allocated to unsatisfied performance obligations when the transaction price is a sales-based royalty.
v3.23.3
Business Combination
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]  
Business Combination BUSINESS COMBINATION
On March 8, 2022 (the “Closing Date”), the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding equity interest of Del Taco for cash according to the terms and conditions of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 5, 2021 (the “Merger Agreement”). The acquisition of Del Taco has been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations, with the Company treated as the accounting acquirer, which requires, among other things, that the assets acquired, and liabilities assumed be recognized at their acquisition date fair value. Jack in the Box acquired Del Taco as a part of the Company’s goal to gain greater scale and accelerate growth.
In connection with the transaction, the Company repaid Del Taco's existing debt of $115.2 million related to a syndicated credit facility and Del Taco entered into a new syndicated credit facility.
The total purchase consideration for Del Taco was $593.3 million. Each share of Del Taco common stock issued and outstanding was converted into the right to receive $12.51 in cash without interest, less any applicable withholding taxes (“Merger Consideration”). Additionally, in connection with the transaction, each Del Taco equity award granted under Del Taco’s equity compensation plans was either (i) converted into the right to receive Merger Consideration or (ii) converted into equity awards with respect to Jack in the Box common stock. Other components of purchase consideration include cash paid to settle Del Taco’s existing debt and $7.1 million of seller transaction costs funded by Jack in the Box.
As part of the Merger Agreement, on the Closing Date, the Company assumed Del Taco’s historical equity compensation plans. The awards under Del Taco’s historical equity compensation plans that were not subject to accelerated vesting were exchanged for replacement awards of the Company, which included Del Taco’s non-accelerating restricted stock awards (“non-accelerating RSAs”). Immediately following the Merger, these replacement awards were modified to accelerate the remaining vesting period to be one year following the Closing Date, other than the awards already scheduled to vest on June 30, 2022. The portion of the fair value of the replacement awards associated with pre-acquisition service of Del Taco’s employees represented a component of the total purchase consideration. The remaining fair value of these replacement awards are subject to the recipients’ continued service and thus were excluded from the purchase price. The awards which are subject to continued service will be recognized ratably as stock-based compensation expense over the requisite service period.
The acquisition of Del Taco was funded by cash on hand and borrowings under our 2022 Class A-2 Notes and 2022 Variable Funding Notes. The Company recognized transaction costs of $12.3 million in fiscal 2022. These costs were associated with advisory, legal, and consulting services and are presented in “Other operating expense (income), net” in the consolidated statement of earnings.
Purchase consideration — The following summarizes the purchase consideration paid to Del Taco shareholders (in thousands, except per share data):
Amount
Del Taco shares outstanding as of March 8, 202236,442
Del Taco RSAs subject to accelerated vesting805
Del Taco RSUs subject to accelerated vesting70
Del Taco options subject to accelerated vesting292
Total Del Taco shares outstanding37,610
Merger Consideration (per Del Taco share)$12.51 
Total cash consideration paid to selling shareholders$470,500 
Del Taco transaction costs paid by Jack in the Box (1)7,141 
Del Taco closing indebtedness settled by Jack in the Box (2) 115,219 
Replacement share-based payment awards pre-combination vesting expense 449 
Total aggregate purchase consideration$593,309 
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(1)Represents the portion of Del Taco merger-related transaction costs that were paid at the Closing Date by the Company.
(2)Represents the closing indebtedness of Del Taco’s existing debt that was paid at the Closing Date by the Company.
Purchase price allocation — The final allocation of the purchase consideration was as follows (in thousands):
Total aggregate purchase consideration, net of $12,068 cash acquired
$581,241 
Assets:
Accounts and other receivables4,583 
Inventories3,233 
Prepaid expenses2,950 
Other current assets105 
Property and equipment145,032 
Operating lease right-of-use assets350,289 
Intangible assets12,371 
Trademarks283,500 
Other assets5,128 
Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt22 
Current operating lease liabilities21,991 
Accounts payable18,808 
Accrued liabilities112,579 
Long-term debt, net of current maturities349 
Long-term operating lease liabilities, net of current portion303,488 
Deferred tax liabilities75,355 
Other long-term liabilities13,080 
Net assets acquired, excluding goodwill$261,519 
Goodwill$319,722 
The excess of the total consideration over the tangible assets, identifiable intangible assets, and assumed liabilities is recorded as goodwill. The goodwill of $319.7 million arising from the acquisition is primarily attributable to the market position and future growth potential of Del Taco for both company-operated and franchised restaurants related to future store openings, expansion into new markets, and expected synergies. None of the goodwill resulting from the acquisition is deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill arising from the Del Taco acquisition has been allocated to the Company’s reporting units as follows (in thousands):
Del Taco brand$230,722 
Jack in the Box brand89,000 
Total acquisition date goodwill $319,722 
Identifiable intangible assets The identifiable intangible assets acquired consist of trademarks, franchise and development agreements, and favorable subleases. The Company amortizes the fair value of the franchise and development agreements and favorable and unfavorable sublease assets and liabilities on a straight-line basis over their respective useful lives.
The trademarks were valued using the relief from royalty method of the income approach, which was applied by discounting the after-tax royalties avoided by owning the trademark to present value. The key inputs and assumptions included the Company's estimates of the projected system wide sales, royalty rate and discount rate applicable to the trademark.
The franchise and development agreements were valued using the income approach, which was applied by discounting the projected after-tax cash flows associated with the agreements to present value. The key inputs and assumptions included the Company's estimates of the projected royalties received under the existing franchise and development agreements (including the impact of franchise churn) and the applicable discount rate.
The favorable and unfavorable sublease assets and liabilities were valued using the income approach, which was applied by discounting the differential between the market rent and contract rent to present value. The key inputs and assumptions included the Company's estimates of the market rent, contract rent and discount rate applicable to the favorable and unfavorable subleases.
The values allocated to intangible assets and the useful lives are as follows (in thousands):
AmountWeighted Average Useful Life (Years)
Trademarks$283,500 Indefinite
Franchise contracts9,700 18
Sublease assets2,671 13
Estimated fair value of acquired intangible assets$295,871 
The estimated values of sublease liabilities totaled approximately $6.0 million. These liabilities have an estimated weighted-average useful life of approximately 15 years and are included in “Other long-term liabilities” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Unaudited pro forma results — The following unaudited pro forma combined financial information presents the Company’s results as though Del Taco and the Company had been combined as the beginning of fiscal year 2021 (in thousands):
20222021
Total revenue
$1,686,160 $1,665,660 
Net earnings
$118,000 $133,485 
The unaudited pro forma financial information for all periods presented includes the business combination accounting effects resulting from this acquisition, mainly including adjustments to reflect additional amortization expense from acquired intangibles, incremental depreciation expense from the fair value property and equipment, elimination of historical interest expense associated with both Del Taco’s and the Company’s historical indebtedness, additional interest expense associated with the new Del Taco revolving credit facility and the Company’s new borrowings as part of the refinancing to fund the acquisition, adjusted rent expense reflecting the acquired right-of-use assets and liabilities to their estimated acquisition-date values based upon valuation of related lease intangibles and remaining payments, as well as the fair value adjustments made to leasehold improvements, certain material non-recurring adjustments and the tax-related effects as though Del Taco was combined as of the beginning of fiscal 2021. The unaudited pro forma financial information as presented above is for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have been achieved if the acquisition had taken place at the beginning of fiscal 2021, nor is it necessarily an indication of trends in future results for a number of reasons, including, but not limited to, differences between the assumptions used to prepare the pro forma information, cost savings from operating efficiencies, potential synergies, and the impact of incremental costs incurred in integrating the two brands.
For the periods subsequent to the acquisition that are included in 2022, Del Taco had total revenues of $316.9 million and net earnings of $6.5 million.
v3.23.3
Summary of Refranchisings and Franchise Acquisitions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Abstract]  
Summary of Refranchisings and Franchisee Acquisitions SUMMARY OF REFRANCHISINGS AND FRANCHISE ACQUISITIONS
Refranchisings — The following table summarizes the number of restaurants sold to franchisees and gains recognized in each fiscal year (dollars in thousands):
202320222021
Restaurants sold to Jack in the Box franchisees15 — 
Restaurants sold to Del Taco franchisees111 — — 
Proceeds from the sale of company-operated restaurants (1)$85,221 $6,391 $1,827 
Broker commissions(1,614)— — 
Net assets sold (primarily property and equipment)(17,101)(1,565)— 
Goodwill related to the sale of company-operated restaurants(35,544)(948)— 
Franchise fees(3,086)— — 
Sublease liabilities, net(8,559)— — 
Lease termination(393)— — 
Other (2)(926)— 2,376 
Gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants$17,998 $3,878 $4,203 
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(1)Amounts in 2023, 2022, and 2021 include additional proceeds of $0.9 million, $1.4 million, and $1.8 million, respectively, related to the extension of the underlying franchise and lease agreements from the sale of restaurants in prior years.
(2)Amount in 2023 is primarily related to charges for a restaurant that was closed due to refranchising the related market. Amount in 2021 relate to adjustments to contingencies that were included in underlying franchise and lease agreements from the sale of restaurants in prior years.
Franchise acquisitions — In 2022 and 2021, we acquired 13 and 20 franchise restaurants, respectively. There were no such acquisitions in 2023. We account for the acquisition of franchised restaurants using the acquisition method of accounting for business combinations. The purchase price allocations were based on fair value estimates determined using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). The goodwill recorded primarily relates to the sales growth potential of the market acquired and is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.
The following table provides detail of the combined acquisitions in 2022, and 2021 (dollars in thousands):
20222021
Restaurants acquired from Jack in the Box franchisees13 20 
Inventory$— $258 
Property and equipment540 1,136 
Intangible assets66 245 
Other assets— 10 
Goodwill — 613 
Gains on the acquisition of franchise-operated restaurants(309)(340)
Liabilities assumed— (277)
Total consideration$297 $1,645 
The total consideration of $0.3 million for the restaurants acquired in 2022 was comprised of franchise receivables owed to the Company as of the acquisition date. During the first quarter of 2022, we finalized certain estimates impacting total purchase consideration for the 2021 restaurant acquisitions and recorded the resulting measurement period adjustments which increased goodwill by $0.3 million.
Assets held for sale — Assets classified as held for sale consisted of the following at each fiscal year-end (in thousands):
20232022
Jack in the Box restaurant properties (1) $11,097 $14,151 
Other property and equipment (2)766 2,868 
Del Taco restaurants to be refranchised:
Property and equipment771 — 
Goodwill1,291 — 
Assets held for sale$13,925 $17,019 
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(1)Consists of properties that are currently leased to franchisees which we intend to sell the underlying real estate directly to the franchisee and/or sell and leaseback with a third party within the next twelve months.
(2)Consists primarily of owned properties of closed restaurants which we are actively marketing for sale.
v3.23.3
Goodwill And Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill And Intangible Assets GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during fiscal 2023 and 2022 were as follows (in thousands):
Jack in the BoxDel TacoTotal
Balance at October 3, 2021$47,774 $— $47,774 
Acquisition of Del Taco Restaurants, Inc.89,000 230,722 319,722 
Acquisition of Jack in the Box franchise-operated restaurants273 — 273 
Sale of Jack in the Box company-operated restaurants to franchisees(948)— (948)
Balance at October 2, 2022136,099 230,722 366,821 
Sale of Del Taco company-operated restaurants to franchisees— (35,472)(35,472)
Sale of Jack in the Box company-operated restaurants to franchisees(72)— (72)
Reclassified to assets held for sale— (1,291)(1,291)
Balance at October 1, 2023$136,027 $193,959 $329,986 
The net carrying amounts of intangible assets are as follows (in thousands):
October 1,
2023
October 2,
2022
Gross AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet AmountGross AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Amount
Definite-lived intangible assets:
Sublease assets$2,671 $(381)$2,290 $2,671 $(139)$2,532 
Franchise contracts9,700 (850)8,850 9,700 (311)9,389 
Reacquired franchise rights297 (107)190 530 (127)403 
$12,668 $(1,338)$11,330 $12,901 $(577)$12,324 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Del Taco trademark$283,500 $— $283,500 $283,500 $— $283,500 
$283,500 $— $283,500 $283,500 $— $283,500 
The following table summarizes, as of October 1, 2023, the estimated amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years (in thousands):
2024$801 
2025$801 
2026$801 
2027$815 
2028 and thereafter$8,112 
Total $11,330 
v3.23.3
Fair Value Measurements
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurements FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Financial assets and liabilities — The following table presents the financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):
TotalQuoted
Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets (2)
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs (2)
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (2)
(Level 3)
Fair value measurements as of October 1, 2023:
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan (1)$15,051 $15,051 $— $— 
Total liabilities at fair value$15,051 $15,051 $— $— 
Fair value measurements as of October 2, 2022:
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan (1)$13,820 $13,820 $— $— 
Total liabilities at fair value$13,820 $13,820 $— $— 
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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. The obligation is included in “Accrued liabilities” and “Other long-term liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheets.
(2)We did not have any transfers in or out of Level 1, 2, or 3.
The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of our Class A-2 Notes as of October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022 (in thousands):
October 1,
2023
October 2,
2022
Carrying AmountFair ValueCarrying AmountFair Value
Series 2019 Class A-2 Notes$706,875 $640,046 $714,125 $641,851 
Series 2022 Class A-2 Notes$1,067,000 $903,056 $1,089,000 $917,428 
The fair value of the Class A-2 Notes was estimated using Level 2 inputs based on quoted market prices in markets that are not considered active markets. As of October 1, 2023, we did not have any outstanding borrowings under our Variable Funding Notes. The fair value of these loans approximates their carrying value due to the variable rate nature of these borrowings.
Non-financial assets and liabilities — Our non-financial instruments, which primarily consist of property and equipment, operating lease right-of-use assets, 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. Refer to Note 9, Other Operating Expenses (Income), Net, for details on impairment charges recognized in 2023.
v3.23.3
Indebtedness
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Indebtedness INDEBTEDNESS
The detail of our long-term debt at the end of each fiscal year is as follows (in thousands):
October 1,
2023
October 2,
2022
Series 2019-1 4.476% Fixed Rate Class A-2-II Notes
$268,125 $270,875 
Series 2019-1 4.970% Fixed Rate Class A-2-III Notes
438,750 443,250 
Series 2022-1 3.445% Fixed Rate Class A-2-I Notes
533,500 544,500 
Series 2022-1 4.136% Fixed Rate Class A-2-II Notes
533,500 544,500 
Series 2022-1 Variable Funding Notes, variable interest rate of 6.322% at October 1, 2023
— 50,000 
Finance lease obligations and other debt1,626 1,690 
Total debt1,775,501 1,854,815 
Less current maturities of long-term debt(29,964)(30,169)
Less unamortized debt issuance costs (20,604)(25,106)
Long-term debt$1,724,933 $1,799,540 
Securitization refinancing transaction On February 11, 2022, the Company completed the sale of $550.0 million of its Series 2022-1 3.445% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-I (the “Class A-2-I Notes”) and $550.0 million of its Series 2022-1 4.136% Fixed Rate Senior Secured Notes, Class A-2-II (the “Class A-2-II” and, together with the Class A-2-I Notes, the “2022 Notes”). Interest payments on the 2022 Notes are payable on a quarterly basis. The anticipated repayment dates of the 2022 Class A-2-I Notes and the Class A-2-II Notes are February 2027 and February 2032, respectively (the “Anticipated Repayment Dates”), unless earlier prepaid to the extent permitted. The anticipated repayment dates of the existing 2019-1 Class A-2-II Notes and the Class A-2-III Notes are August 2026 and August 2029, respectively.
The Company also entered into a revolving financing facility of Series 2022-1 Variable Funding Senior Secured Notes (the “Variable Funding Notes”), which permits borrowings up to a maximum of $150.0 million, subject to certain borrowing conditions, a portion of which may be used to issue letters of credit. As of October 1, 2023, we did not have any outstanding borrowings and had available borrowing capacity of $100.5 million, net of letters of credits issued of $49.5 million.
The net proceeds of the sale of the 2022 Notes were used to repay in full of $570.7 million in aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Company’s Series 2019-1 Class A-2-I Notes, together with the applicable make-whole premium and unpaid interest, and was used to fund a portion of the Company’s acquisition of Del Taco. As a result, the Company recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $5.6 million during the second quarter of 2022, which was comprised of the write-off of certain deferred financing costs and a specified make-whole premium payment, and is presented in “Interest expense, net” in the consolidated statement of earnings. Additionally, in connection with the 2022 Notes, the Company capitalized $17.4 million of debt issuance costs, which are being amortized into interest expense over the Anticipated Repayment Dates, utilizing the effective interest rate method. The costs related to our Variable Funding Notes are presented within “Other assets, net” and are being amortized over the Anticipated Repayment Date of February 2027 using the straight-line method. As of October 1, 2023, the effective interest rates, including the amortization of debt issuance costs, were 4.851%, 5.258%, 3.796%, and 4.347% for the Series 2019-1 Class A-2-II Notes, Series 2019-1 Class A-2-III Notes, Series 2022-1 Class A-2-I Notes, and Series 2022-1 Class A-2-II Notes, respectively.
The 2022 Notes were issued in a privately placed securitization transaction pursuant to which certain of the Company’s revenue-generating assets, consisting principally of franchise-related agreements, real estate assets, and intellectual property and license agreements for the use of intellectual property, are held by the Master Issuer and certain other limited-purpose, bankruptcy remote, wholly owned indirect subsidiaries of the Company that act as Guarantors of the Notes and that have pledged substantially all of their assets, excluding certain real estate assets and subject to certain limitations, to secure the Notes.
The quarterly principal payment on the Class A-2 Notes may be suspended when the specified leverage ratio, which is a measure of outstanding debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, adjusted for certain items (as defined in the Indenture), is less than or equal to 5.0x. Exceeding the leverage ratio of 5.0x does not violate any covenant related to the Class A-2 Notes. Subsequent to closing the issuance of the 2022 Notes, the Company has had a leverage ratio of greater than 5.0x and, accordingly, the Company is making the scheduled principal payments on its 2022 Notes and Series 2019-1 Notes.
Variable Funding Notes — Depending on the type of borrowing under the Variable Funding Notes, interest on the Variable Funding Notes will be based on (i) the prime rate, (ii) overnight federal funds rates, (iii) the London interbank offered rate for U.S. Dollars or (iv) the lenders’ commercial paper funding rate plus any applicable margin, as set forth in the Variable Funding Note Purchase Agreement. There is a scaled commitment fee on the unused portion of the Variable Funding Notes facility of between 50 and 100 basis points. It is anticipated that the principal and interest on the Variable Funding Notes will be repaid in full on or prior to August 2027, subject to two one-year extensions at the option of the Company. Following the anticipated repayment date (and any extensions thereof), additional interest will accrue equal to 5.00% per annum.
Guarantees and collateral — Pursuant to the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, dated July 8, 2019 (the “Guarantee and Collateral Agreement”), among the Guarantors, in favor of the trustee, the Guarantors guarantee the obligations of the Master Issuer under the Indenture and related documents and secure the guarantee by granting a security interest in substantially all of their assets. The Notes are secured by a security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Master Issuer and the Guarantors (collectively, the “Securitization Entities”). The assets of the Securitization Entities include most of the revenue-generating assets of the Company and its subsidiaries, which principally consist of franchise-related agreements, certain company-operated restaurants, intellectual property and license agreements for the use of intellectual property. Upon certain trigger events, mortgages will be required to be prepared and recorded on the real estate assets.
Revolving credit facility — In connection with the Del Taco acquisition, Del Taco’s existing debt of $115.2 million related to a Syndicated Credit Facility dated August 5, 2015, was repaid and extinguished on the Closing Date. On the Closing Date, Del Taco entered into a new syndicated credit facility with an aggregate principal amount of up to $75.0 million, which now matures on March 1, 2024. The Company capitalized $0.3 million of debt issuance costs, which are being amortized into interest expense over the expected term of the credit facility. The revolving credit facility, as amended, included a limit of $20.0 million for letters of credit, all of which were cancelled as of October 1, 2023. As of October 1, 2023, we had no outstanding borrowings and available borrowing capacity of $75.0 million under the facility.
Bridge commitment letter — In connection with the Merger Agreement, the Company secured commitments for a bridge financing facility in an amount of up to $600.0 million (the “Bridge Facility”). No amounts were drawn under the Bridge Facility, which was terminated as a result of our securitization refinancing transaction. The Company expensed approximately $2.1 million for the unamortized issuance costs associated with this commitment which is presented in “Interest expense, net” in the consolidated statement of earnings.
Maturities of long-term debt — Assuming repayment by the Anticipated Repayment Dates and based on the leverage ratio as of October 1, 2023, principal payments on our long-term debt outstanding at October 1, 2023 for each of the next five fiscal years and thereafter are as follows (in thousands):
2024$29,964 
202529,905 
2026289,156 
2027516,034 
202815,538 
Thereafter894,904 
$1,775,501 
v3.23.3
Leases
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases LEASES
Nature of leases — We own restaurant sites and we also lease restaurant sites from third parties. Some of these owned or leased sites are leased and/or subleased to franchisees. Initial terms of our real estate leases are generally 20 years, exclusive of options to renew, which are generally exercisable at our sole discretion for 1 to 20 years. In some instances, our leases have provisions for contingent rentals based upon a percentage of defined revenues. Many of our restaurants also have rent escalation clauses and require the payment of property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs. Variable lease costs include contingent rent, cost-of-living index adjustments, and payments for additional rent such as real estate taxes, insurance, and common area maintenance, which are excluded from the measurement of the lease liability. We also lease certain restaurant and office equipment with initial terms generally ranging from 3 to 8 years. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
As lessor, our leases and subleases primarily consist of restaurants that have been leased to franchisees subsequent to refranchising transactions. The lease descriptions, terms, variable lease payments and renewal options are generally the same as the lessee leases described above. Revenues from leasing arrangements with our franchisees are presented in “Franchise rental revenues” in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings, and the related expenses are presented in “Franchise occupancy expenses.”
Company as lessee — Leased assets and liabilities consisted of the following as of October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022 (in thousands):
October 1,
2023
October 2,
2022
Assets:
Operating lease ROU assets$1,397,555 $1,332,135 
Finance lease ROU assets (1)971 854 
Total ROU assets$1,398,526 $1,332,989 
Liabilities:
Current operating lease liabilities $142,518 $171,311 
Current finance lease liabilities (2)689 896 
Long-term operating lease liabilities1,265,514 1,165,097 
Long-term finance lease liabilities (2)627 435 
Total lease liabilities$1,409,348 $1,337,739 
________________________
(1)Included in “Property and equipment, net” on our consolidated balance sheets.
(2)Included in “Current maturities of long-term debt” and “Long-term debt, net of current maturities” on our consolidated balance sheets.
The following table presents the components of our lease costs in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021 (in thousands):
202320222021
Lease costs:
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of ROU assets (1)$691 $827 $807 
Interest on lease liabilities (2)55 67 89 
Operating lease cost (3)240,153 218,837 194,149 
Short-term lease cost (3)730 824 427 
Variable lease cost (3)(4)50,448 48,872 43,498 
$292,077 $269,427 $238,970 
________________________
(1)Included in “Depreciation and amortization” in our consolidated statements of earnings.
(2)Included in “Interest expense, net” in our consolidated statements of earnings.
(3)Operating lease, short-term and variable lease costs associated with franchisees and company-operated restaurants are included in “Franchise occupancy expenses” and “Occupancy and other,” respectively, in our consolidated statements of earnings. For our closed restaurants, these costs are included in “Other operating expense (income), net” and all other costs are included in “Selling, general and administrative expenses.”
(4)Includes $39.9 million, $38.2 million, and $38.0 million in 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively, of property taxes and common area maintenance costs which are reimbursed by sub-lessees.
The following table presents supplemental information related to leases:
October 1,
2023
October 2,
2022
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years):
Finance leases1.71.5
Operating leases11.110.0
Weighted-average discount rate:
Finance leases7.1 %3.8 %
Operating leases5.5 %4.6 %
The following table presents as of October 1, 2023, the annual maturities of our lease liabilities (in thousands):
Finance LeasesOperating Leases
Fiscal year:
2024$757 $217,591 
2025651 217,931 
202618 202,189 
2027— 192,088 
2028— 154,422 
Thereafter— 971,239 
Total future lease payments (1)$1,426 $1,955,460 
Less: imputed interest(110)(547,428)
Present value of lease liabilities$1,316 $1,408,032 
Less current portion(689)(142,518)
Long-term lease obligations$627 $1,265,514 
________________________
(1)Total future lease payments include non-cancellable commitments of $1.4 million for finance leases and $1,350.1 million for operating leases.
Assets recorded under finance leases are included in property and equipment, and consisted of the following at each fiscal year-end (in thousands):
20232022
Buildings$1,342 $1,342 
Equipment6,140 5,559 
Less accumulated amortization(6,511)(6,047)
$971 $854 
The following table includes supplemental cash flow and non-cash information related to our lessee leases (in thousands):
20232022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$236,356 $218,605 
Operating cash flows from financing leases$55 $67 
Financing cash flows from financing leases$836 $907 
Supplemental noncash information on lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets:
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations$250,862 $221,466 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new financing lease obligations$$45 
Sale and leaseback transactions — In fiscal 2023, we sold one restaurant property in a sale and leaseback transaction for net proceeds of $3.7 million, and recorded total losses of less than $0.1 million. The lease has been accounted for as an operating lease and contains an initial term of 20 years.
In fiscal 2022, we sold four restaurant properties in sale and leaseback transactions for net proceeds of $10.8 million, and recorded total losses of $0.2 million. The leases have been accounted for as operating leases and contain initial terms of 16 years and 20 years.
In fiscal 2021, we sold two restaurant properties in sale and leaseback transactions for net proceeds of $3.9 million, and recorded total gains of less than $0.1 million. The leases have been accounted for as operating leases and contain an initial term of 20 years.
Company as lessor — The following table presents rental income (in thousands):
20232022
Owned PropertiesLeased PropertiesTotalOwned PropertiesLeased PropertiesTotal
Operating lease income - franchise$17,805 $225,392 $243,197 $19,221 $212,552 $231,773 
Variable lease income - franchise12,700 108,010 120,710 12,418 96,002 108,420 
Amortization of sublease assets and liabilities, net— 684 684 — 198 198 
Franchise rental revenues$30,505 $334,086 $364,591 $31,639 $308,752 $340,391 
Operating lease income - closed restaurants and other (1)$76 $7,387 $7,463 $60 $6,347 $6,407 
________________________
(1)Primarily relates to closed restaurant properties included in “Other operating expense (income), net” in our consolidated statements of earnings.
The following table presents as of October 1, 2023, future minimum rental receipts for non-cancellable leases and subleases (in thousands):
October 1,
2023
Fiscal year:
2024$240,756 
2025251,366 
2026237,214 
2027231,827 
2028188,554 
Thereafter1,120,748 
Total minimum rental receipts$2,270,465 
Assets held for lease and included in property and equipment consisted of the following at each fiscal year-end (in thousands):
October 1,
2023
October 2,
2022
Land$78,665 $75,967 
Buildings792,177 771,567 
Equipment63 2,750 
870,905 850,284 
Less accumulated depreciation(672,137)(663,109)
$198,768 $187,175 
Leases LEASES
Nature of leases — We own restaurant sites and we also lease restaurant sites from third parties. Some of these owned or leased sites are leased and/or subleased to franchisees. Initial terms of our real estate leases are generally 20 years, exclusive of options to renew, which are generally exercisable at our sole discretion for 1 to 20 years. In some instances, our leases have provisions for contingent rentals based upon a percentage of defined revenues. Many of our restaurants also have rent escalation clauses and require the payment of property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs. Variable lease costs include contingent rent, cost-of-living index adjustments, and payments for additional rent such as real estate taxes, insurance, and common area maintenance, which are excluded from the measurement of the lease liability. We also lease certain restaurant and office equipment with initial terms generally ranging from 3 to 8 years. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
As lessor, our leases and subleases primarily consist of restaurants that have been leased to franchisees subsequent to refranchising transactions. The lease descriptions, terms, variable lease payments and renewal options are generally the same as the lessee leases described above. Revenues from leasing arrangements with our franchisees are presented in “Franchise rental revenues” in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings, and the related expenses are presented in “Franchise occupancy expenses.”
Company as lessee — Leased assets and liabilities consisted of the following as of October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022 (in thousands):
October 1,
2023
October 2,
2022
Assets:
Operating lease ROU assets$1,397,555 $1,332,135 
Finance lease ROU assets (1)971 854 
Total ROU assets$1,398,526 $1,332,989 
Liabilities:
Current operating lease liabilities $142,518 $171,311 
Current finance lease liabilities (2)689 896 
Long-term operating lease liabilities1,265,514 1,165,097 
Long-term finance lease liabilities (2)627 435 
Total lease liabilities$1,409,348 $1,337,739 
________________________
(1)Included in “Property and equipment, net” on our consolidated balance sheets.
(2)Included in “Current maturities of long-term debt” and “Long-term debt, net of current maturities” on our consolidated balance sheets.
The following table presents the components of our lease costs in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021 (in thousands):
202320222021
Lease costs:
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of ROU assets (1)$691 $827 $807 
Interest on lease liabilities (2)55 67 89 
Operating lease cost (3)240,153 218,837 194,149 
Short-term lease cost (3)730 824 427 
Variable lease cost (3)(4)50,448 48,872 43,498 
$292,077 $269,427 $238,970 
________________________
(1)Included in “Depreciation and amortization” in our consolidated statements of earnings.
(2)Included in “Interest expense, net” in our consolidated statements of earnings.
(3)Operating lease, short-term and variable lease costs associated with franchisees and company-operated restaurants are included in “Franchise occupancy expenses” and “Occupancy and other,” respectively, in our consolidated statements of earnings. For our closed restaurants, these costs are included in “Other operating expense (income), net” and all other costs are included in “Selling, general and administrative expenses.”
(4)Includes $39.9 million, $38.2 million, and $38.0 million in 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively, of property taxes and common area maintenance costs which are reimbursed by sub-lessees.
The following table presents supplemental information related to leases:
October 1,
2023
October 2,
2022
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years):
Finance leases1.71.5
Operating leases11.110.0
Weighted-average discount rate:
Finance leases7.1 %3.8 %
Operating leases5.5 %4.6 %
The following table presents as of October 1, 2023, the annual maturities of our lease liabilities (in thousands):
Finance LeasesOperating Leases
Fiscal year:
2024$757 $217,591 
2025651 217,931 
202618 202,189 
2027— 192,088 
2028— 154,422 
Thereafter— 971,239 
Total future lease payments (1)$1,426 $1,955,460 
Less: imputed interest(110)(547,428)
Present value of lease liabilities$1,316 $1,408,032 
Less current portion(689)(142,518)
Long-term lease obligations$627 $1,265,514 
________________________
(1)Total future lease payments include non-cancellable commitments of $1.4 million for finance leases and $1,350.1 million for operating leases.
Assets recorded under finance leases are included in property and equipment, and consisted of the following at each fiscal year-end (in thousands):
20232022
Buildings$1,342 $1,342 
Equipment6,140 5,559 
Less accumulated amortization(6,511)(6,047)
$971 $854 
The following table includes supplemental cash flow and non-cash information related to our lessee leases (in thousands):
20232022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$236,356 $218,605 
Operating cash flows from financing leases$55 $67 
Financing cash flows from financing leases$836 $907 
Supplemental noncash information on lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets:
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations$250,862 $221,466 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new financing lease obligations$$45 
Sale and leaseback transactions — In fiscal 2023, we sold one restaurant property in a sale and leaseback transaction for net proceeds of $3.7 million, and recorded total losses of less than $0.1 million. The lease has been accounted for as an operating lease and contains an initial term of 20 years.
In fiscal 2022, we sold four restaurant properties in sale and leaseback transactions for net proceeds of $10.8 million, and recorded total losses of $0.2 million. The leases have been accounted for as operating leases and contain initial terms of 16 years and 20 years.
In fiscal 2021, we sold two restaurant properties in sale and leaseback transactions for net proceeds of $3.9 million, and recorded total gains of less than $0.1 million. The leases have been accounted for as operating leases and contain an initial term of 20 years.
Company as lessor — The following table presents rental income (in thousands):
20232022
Owned PropertiesLeased PropertiesTotalOwned PropertiesLeased PropertiesTotal
Operating lease income - franchise$17,805 $225,392 $243,197 $19,221 $212,552 $231,773 
Variable lease income - franchise12,700 108,010 120,710 12,418 96,002 108,420 
Amortization of sublease assets and liabilities, net— 684 684 — 198 198 
Franchise rental revenues$30,505 $334,086 $364,591 $31,639 $308,752 $340,391 
Operating lease income - closed restaurants and other (1)$76 $7,387 $7,463 $60 $6,347 $6,407 
________________________
(1)Primarily relates to closed restaurant properties included in “Other operating expense (income), net” in our consolidated statements of earnings.
The following table presents as of October 1, 2023, future minimum rental receipts for non-cancellable leases and subleases (in thousands):
October 1,
2023
Fiscal year:
2024$240,756 
2025251,366 
2026237,214 
2027231,827 
2028188,554 
Thereafter1,120,748 
Total minimum rental receipts$2,270,465 
Assets held for lease and included in property and equipment consisted of the following at each fiscal year-end (in thousands):
October 1,
2023
October 2,
2022
Land$78,665 $75,967 
Buildings792,177 771,567 
Equipment63 2,750 
870,905 850,284 
Less accumulated depreciation(672,137)(663,109)
$198,768 $187,175 
Leases LEASES
Nature of leases — We own restaurant sites and we also lease restaurant sites from third parties. Some of these owned or leased sites are leased and/or subleased to franchisees. Initial terms of our real estate leases are generally 20 years, exclusive of options to renew, which are generally exercisable at our sole discretion for 1 to 20 years. In some instances, our leases have provisions for contingent rentals based upon a percentage of defined revenues. Many of our restaurants also have rent escalation clauses and require the payment of property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs. Variable lease costs include contingent rent, cost-of-living index adjustments, and payments for additional rent such as real estate taxes, insurance, and common area maintenance, which are excluded from the measurement of the lease liability. We also lease certain restaurant and office equipment with initial terms generally ranging from 3 to 8 years. Our lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
As lessor, our leases and subleases primarily consist of restaurants that have been leased to franchisees subsequent to refranchising transactions. The lease descriptions, terms, variable lease payments and renewal options are generally the same as the lessee leases described above. Revenues from leasing arrangements with our franchisees are presented in “Franchise rental revenues” in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings, and the related expenses are presented in “Franchise occupancy expenses.”
Company as lessee — Leased assets and liabilities consisted of the following as of October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022 (in thousands):
October 1,
2023
October 2,
2022
Assets:
Operating lease ROU assets$1,397,555 $1,332,135 
Finance lease ROU assets (1)971 854 
Total ROU assets$1,398,526 $1,332,989 
Liabilities:
Current operating lease liabilities $142,518 $171,311 
Current finance lease liabilities (2)689 896 
Long-term operating lease liabilities1,265,514 1,165,097 
Long-term finance lease liabilities (2)627 435 
Total lease liabilities$1,409,348 $1,337,739 
________________________
(1)Included in “Property and equipment, net” on our consolidated balance sheets.
(2)Included in “Current maturities of long-term debt” and “Long-term debt, net of current maturities” on our consolidated balance sheets.
The following table presents the components of our lease costs in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021 (in thousands):
202320222021
Lease costs:
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of ROU assets (1)$691 $827 $807 
Interest on lease liabilities (2)55 67 89 
Operating lease cost (3)240,153 218,837 194,149 
Short-term lease cost (3)730 824 427 
Variable lease cost (3)(4)50,448 48,872 43,498 
$292,077 $269,427 $238,970 
________________________
(1)Included in “Depreciation and amortization” in our consolidated statements of earnings.
(2)Included in “Interest expense, net” in our consolidated statements of earnings.
(3)Operating lease, short-term and variable lease costs associated with franchisees and company-operated restaurants are included in “Franchise occupancy expenses” and “Occupancy and other,” respectively, in our consolidated statements of earnings. For our closed restaurants, these costs are included in “Other operating expense (income), net” and all other costs are included in “Selling, general and administrative expenses.”
(4)Includes $39.9 million, $38.2 million, and $38.0 million in 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively, of property taxes and common area maintenance costs which are reimbursed by sub-lessees.
The following table presents supplemental information related to leases:
October 1,
2023
October 2,
2022
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years):
Finance leases1.71.5
Operating leases11.110.0
Weighted-average discount rate:
Finance leases7.1 %3.8 %
Operating leases5.5 %4.6 %
The following table presents as of October 1, 2023, the annual maturities of our lease liabilities (in thousands):
Finance LeasesOperating Leases
Fiscal year:
2024$757 $217,591 
2025651 217,931 
202618 202,189 
2027— 192,088 
2028— 154,422 
Thereafter— 971,239 
Total future lease payments (1)$1,426 $1,955,460 
Less: imputed interest(110)(547,428)
Present value of lease liabilities$1,316 $1,408,032 
Less current portion(689)(142,518)
Long-term lease obligations$627 $1,265,514 
________________________
(1)Total future lease payments include non-cancellable commitments of $1.4 million for finance leases and $1,350.1 million for operating leases.
Assets recorded under finance leases are included in property and equipment, and consisted of the following at each fiscal year-end (in thousands):
20232022
Buildings$1,342 $1,342 
Equipment6,140 5,559 
Less accumulated amortization(6,511)(6,047)
$971 $854 
The following table includes supplemental cash flow and non-cash information related to our lessee leases (in thousands):
20232022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$236,356 $218,605 
Operating cash flows from financing leases$55 $67 
Financing cash flows from financing leases$836 $907 
Supplemental noncash information on lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets:
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations$250,862 $221,466 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new financing lease obligations$$45 
Sale and leaseback transactions — In fiscal 2023, we sold one restaurant property in a sale and leaseback transaction for net proceeds of $3.7 million, and recorded total losses of less than $0.1 million. The lease has been accounted for as an operating lease and contains an initial term of 20 years.
In fiscal 2022, we sold four restaurant properties in sale and leaseback transactions for net proceeds of $10.8 million, and recorded total losses of $0.2 million. The leases have been accounted for as operating leases and contain initial terms of 16 years and 20 years.
In fiscal 2021, we sold two restaurant properties in sale and leaseback transactions for net proceeds of $3.9 million, and recorded total gains of less than $0.1 million. The leases have been accounted for as operating leases and contain an initial term of 20 years.
Company as lessor — The following table presents rental income (in thousands):
20232022
Owned PropertiesLeased PropertiesTotalOwned PropertiesLeased PropertiesTotal
Operating lease income - franchise$17,805 $225,392 $243,197 $19,221 $212,552 $231,773 
Variable lease income - franchise12,700 108,010 120,710 12,418 96,002 108,420 
Amortization of sublease assets and liabilities, net— 684 684 — 198 198 
Franchise rental revenues$30,505 $334,086 $364,591 $31,639 $308,752 $340,391 
Operating lease income - closed restaurants and other (1)$76 $7,387 $7,463 $60 $6,347 $6,407 
________________________
(1)Primarily relates to closed restaurant properties included in “Other operating expense (income), net” in our consolidated statements of earnings.
The following table presents as of October 1, 2023, future minimum rental receipts for non-cancellable leases and subleases (in thousands):
October 1,
2023
Fiscal year:
2024$240,756 
2025251,366 
2026237,214 
2027231,827 
2028188,554 
Thereafter1,120,748 
Total minimum rental receipts$2,270,465 
Assets held for lease and included in property and equipment consisted of the following at each fiscal year-end (in thousands):
October 1,
2023
October 2,
2022
Land$78,665 $75,967 
Buildings792,177 771,567 
Equipment63 2,750 
870,905 850,284 
Less accumulated depreciation(672,137)(663,109)
$198,768 $187,175 
v3.23.3
Other Operating Expense (Income), Net
12 Months Ended
Oct. 02, 2022
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Other Operating Expense (Income), Net OTHER OPERATING EXPENSE (INCOME), NET
Other operating expense (income), net, in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings is comprised of the following in each fiscal year (in thousands):
202320222021
Acquisition, integration and strategic initiatives$9,112 $20,081 $
Costs of closed restaurants and other4,786 4,290 1,907 
Operating restaurant impairment charges4,569 5,927 — 
Accelerated depreciation541 1,124 1,592 
Gains on disposition of property and equipment, net(8,171)(30,533)(6,888)
$10,837 $889 $(3,382)
Acquisition, integration and strategic initiatives — In 2023, costs incurred primarily related to severance, retention bonuses, strategic consulting fees and technology integration related to the acquisition of Del Taco. In 2022, costs incurred primarily related to advisory, legal, and consulting services relating to the acquisition and integration of Del Taco.
Cost of closed restaurant — Cost of closed restaurants primarily include ongoing costs associated with closed restaurants and cancelled project costs.
Operating restaurant impairment charges — In 2023, impairment charges included $4.4 million relating to under-performing Del Taco restaurants currently held for use. In 2022, impairment charges included $3.2 million related to nine Jack in the Box company-operated restaurants that were closed in connection with the sale of the related markets and $2.7 million related to Jack in the Box restaurants leased or subleased to franchisees for which the lease and franchise agreements were early terminated during the year.
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 2023, 2022 and 2021, accelerated depreciation primarily related to facility improvements, restaurant remodels, and information technology assets.
Gains on disposition of property and equipment, net — In 2023 and 2022, gains primarily relate to the sale of Jack in the Box restaurant properties to franchisees who were leasing the properties from us prior to the sale. In 2021, gains primarily relate to the sale of closed restaurant properties.
v3.23.3
Segment Reporting
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Reporting SEGMENT REPORTING
Our principal business consists of developing, operating and franchising our Jack in the Box and Del Taco restaurant brands, 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 segment profit. Our measure of segment profit excludes depreciation and amortization, share-based compensation, company-owned life insurance (“COLI”) gains/losses, net of changes in our non-qualified deferred compensation obligation supported by these policies, acquisition, integration and strategic initiatives, gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants, and amortization of favorable and unfavorable leases and subleases, net.
The following table provides information related to our operating segments in each period (in thousands):
202320222021
Revenues by segment:
Jack in the Box$1,195,311 $1,151,188 $1,143,670 
Del Taco496,995 316,895 — 
Consolidated revenues$1,692,306 $1,468,083 $1,143,670 
Segment operating profit:
Jack in the Box$308,548 $310,745 $327,157 
Del Taco30,491 27,981 — 
Total segment operating profit$339,039 $338,726 $327,157 
Depreciation and amortization62,287 56,100 46,500 
Acquisition, integration and strategic initiatives9,112 20,081 
Share-based compensation11,205 7,122 4,048 
Net COLI losses (gains)(5,953)9,911 (9,141)
Gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants(17,998)(3,878)(4,203)
Amortization of favorable and unfavorable leases and subleases, net1,633 1,120 — 
Earnings from operations$278,753 $248,270 $289,946 
Total capital expenditures by segment:
Jack in the Box$53,692 $31,601 $41,008 
Del Taco21,262 14,874 — 
Total capital expenditures$74,954 $46,475 $41,008 
Total depreciation and amortization by segment:
Jack in the Box$35,973 $39,895 $46,500 
Del Taco26,314 16,205 — 
Total depreciation and amortization$62,287 $56,100 $46,500 
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.
v3.23.3
Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes INCOME TAXES
Income taxes consist of the following in each fiscal year (in thousands):
202320222021
Current:
Federal$53,229 $28,934 $36,051 
State17,274 9,320 11,793 
70,503 38,254 47,844 
Deferred:
Federal(10,642)5,344 4,440 
State(1,347)2,513 3,568 
(11,989)7,857 8,008 
Income tax expense from continuing operations$58,514 $46,111 $55,852 
A reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to our effective tax rate for continuing operations is as follows:
202320222021
Income tax expense at federal statutory rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit5.6 %5.2 %5.1 %
Stock compensation tax deficiency (excess tax benefit)— %0.1 %(0.5)%
Benefit of tax credits, net of valuation allowance(0.4)%(0.6)%(0.1)%
Adjustment to state tax provision— %— %0.7 %
Nondeductible goodwill related to the sale of company-operated restaurants4.9 %— %— %
Nondeductible transaction costs— %0.6 %— %
Expense (benefit) related to COLIs(1.0)%2.1 %(1.5)%
Officers’ compensation limitation0.6 %0.4 %0.5 %
Other, net0.2 %(0.3)%— %
30.9 %28.5 %25.2 %
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at each fiscal year-end are presented below (in thousands):
20232022
Deferred tax assets:
Operating and finance lease liabilities$372,095 $351,746 
Accrued defined benefit pension and postretirement benefits18,896 19,090 
Deferred income15,137 13,524 
Accrued legal settlements11,099 15,158 
Accrued insurance8,086 8,339 
Share-based compensation6,139 5,094 
Accrued incentive compensation5,928 2,402 
Tax loss and tax credit carryforwards1,956 4,399 
Capitalized research costs1,943 — 
Other reserves and allowances1,144 1,627 
Accrued compensation expense1,259 1,329 
Property and equipment, net of impairment181 — 
Other, net3,852 2,319 
Total gross deferred tax assets447,715 425,027 
Valuation allowance(1,043)(1,140)
Total net deferred tax assets446,672 423,887 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Operating and finance lease ROU assets(380,040)(361,332)
Intangible assets(84,969)(87,165)
Investment basis limitation(6,191)(6,010)
Property and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation— (5,656)
Other(1,701)(1,408)
Total gross deferred tax liabilities(472,901)(461,571)
Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets$(26,229)$(37,684)
Deferred tax assets as of October 1, 2023 include state gross net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $12.4 million, of which $9.6 million has an indefinite carryforward. The remainder will expire at various times between 2024 and 2042. At October 1, 2023, we recorded a valuation allowance of $1.0 million related to state tax credits, which decreased from the $1.1 million at October 2, 2022 due to the release of the valuation allowance on California Enterprise Zone Credits. We believe it is more likely than not that these credit carryforwards will not be realized and that all other deferred tax assets will be realized through future taxable income or alternative tax strategies.
The major jurisdictions in which the Company files income tax returns includes the United States and states in which we operate that impose an income tax. The federal statutes of limitations have not expired for fiscal year 2020 and forward. The statutes of limitations for California, which constitutes the Company's major state tax jurisdiction, have not expired for fiscal years 2018 and forward.
v3.23.3
Retirement Plans
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Retirement Plans RETIREMENT PLANS
We sponsor programs that provide retirement benefits to our employees. These programs include defined contribution plans, defined benefit pension plans, and postretirement healthcare plans.
Defined contribution plans We maintain two qualified savings plans pursuant to Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”). The plans allow all employees who meet certain age and minimum service requirements to defer a percentage of their pay on a pre-tax basis. Our contributions under these plans were $2.3 million, $2.1 million, and $1.6 million in each fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
We also maintain an unfunded, non-qualified deferred compensation plan for key executives and other members of management whose compensation deferrals or company matching contributions to the qualified savings plan are limited due to IRC rules. Effective January 1, 2016, this non-qualified plan was amended to replace the company matching contribution with an annual restoration match that is intended to “restore” up to the full match for participants whose elective deferrals (and related company matching contributions) to the qualified savings plan were limited due to IRC rules. A participant’s right to the Company restoration match vests immediately. This plan allows participants to defer up to 50% of their salary and 85% of their bonus, on a pre-tax basis. Our contributions under the non-qualified deferred compensation plan were $0.1 million in fiscal year 2023, and were less than $0.1 million in each fiscal years 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Defined benefit pension plans We sponsor two defined benefit pension plans, a “Qualified Plan” covering substantially all full-time employees hired prior to January 1, 2011, and an unfunded supplemental executive retirement plan (“SERP”) 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 changes to 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.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023, the Company amended its Qualified Plan to purchase certain annuity contracts from a third-party company, relieving the Company of its related obligation for future payment (the “Annuity Purchase Agreement”). As a result of the Annuity Purchase Agreement, the Company’s Qualified Plan paid $14.4 million from its plan assets to the third-party, thereby reducing the plan’s pension benefit obligation (“PBO”).
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.
Obligations and funded status — The following table provides a reconciliation of the changes in benefit obligations, plan assets, and funded status of our retirement plans for each fiscal year (in thousands):
Qualified PlanSERPPostretirement Health Plans
202320222023202220232022
Change in benefit obligation:
Obligation at beginning of year$293,342 $410,053 $56,891 $75,225 $12,577 $17,162 
Interest cost16,068 12,506 3,149 2,173 700 489 
Participant contributions— — — — 101 92 
Actuarial gain(13,792)(114,999)(1,287)(14,830)(383)(4,062)
Benefits paid(14,884)(14,218)(5,240)(5,677)(1,145)(1,204)
Settlements and other(14,389)— — — 41 100 
Obligation at end of year$266,345 $293,342 $53,513 $56,891 $11,891 $12,577 
Change in plan assets:
Fair value at beginning of year$303,951 $409,708 $— $— $— $— 
Actual return (loss) on plan assets465 (91,539)— — — — 
Participant contributions— — — — 101 92 
Employer contributions— — 5,240 5,677 1,002 1,012 
Benefits paid(14,884)(14,218)(5,240)(5,677)(1,145)(1,204)
Settlements and other(14,389)— — — 42 100 
Fair value at end of year$275,143 $303,951 $— $— $— $— 
Funded (unfunded) status at end of year$8,798 $10,609 $(53,513)$(56,891)$(11,891)$(12,577)
Amounts recognized on the balance sheet:
Noncurrent assets$8,798 $10,609 $— $— $— $— 
Current liabilities— — (5,138)(5,213)(1,072)(1,081)
Noncurrent liabilities— — (48,375)(51,678)(10,819)(11,496)
Total asset (liability) recognized$8,798 $10,609 $(53,513)$(56,891)$(11,891)$(12,577)
Amounts in AOCI not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost:
Unamortized actuarial loss (gain), net$99,871 $101,372 $13,974 $15,979 $(10,232)$(10,781)
Unamortized prior service cost— — 15 34 — — 
Total$99,871 $101,372 $13,989 $16,013 $(10,232)$(10,781)
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in OCI:
Net actuarial loss (gain)$848 $(5,357)$(1,287)$(14,830)$(383)$(4,062)
Amortization of actuarial (loss) gain(2,349)(2,193)(718)(1,666)932 640 
Amortization of prior service cost— — (19)(19)— — 
Total recognized in OCI(1,501)(7,550)(2,024)(16,515)549 (3,422)
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost3,312 (3,404)3,886 3,858 (232)(151)
Total recognized in comprehensive income$1,811 $(10,954)$1,862 $(12,657)$317 $(3,573)
Amounts in AOCI expected to be amortized in next fiscal net periodic benefit cost:
Net actuarial loss (gain)$2,403 $632 $(914)
Prior service cost— 14 — 
Total$2,403 $646 $(914)
Additional year-end pension plan information The PBO represents the actuarial present value of benefits attributable to employee service rendered to date, including the effects of estimated future pay increases. The accumulated benefit obligation (“ABO”) also reflects the actuarial present value of benefits attributable to employee service rendered to date but does not include the effects of estimated future pay increases. Therefore, the ABO as compared to plan assets is an indication of the assets currently available to fund vested and nonvested benefits accrued through the end of the fiscal year. The funded status is measured as the difference between the fair value of a plan’s assets and its PBO. Since the Qualified Plan is frozen and the SERP has no active participants, the PBO and ABO are equal.
As of October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022, respectively, the Qualified Plan’s ABO was less than the fair value of its plan assets. The SERP is an unfunded plan and, as such, had no plan assets as of October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022. The following sets forth the PBO, ABO, and fair value of plan assets of our pension plans as of the measurement date in each fiscal year (in thousands):
20232022
Qualified Plan:
Projected benefit obligation$266,345 $293,342 
Accumulated benefit obligation$266,345 $293,342 
Fair value of plan assets$275,143 $303,951 
SERP:
Projected benefit obligation$53,513 $56,891 
Accumulated benefit obligation$53,513 $56,891 
Fair value of plan assets$— $— 
Net periodic benefit cost — The components of the fiscal year net periodic benefit cost were as follows (in thousands): 
202320222021
Qualified Plan:
Interest cost$16,068 $12,506 $12,558 
Expected return on plan assets (15,105)(18,103)(19,340)
Actuarial loss2,349 2,193 3,510 
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost$3,312 $(3,404)$(3,272)
SERP:
Interest cost$3,149 $2,173 $2,169 
Actuarial loss718 1,666 1,743 
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost19 19 19 
Net periodic benefit cost$3,886 $3,858 $3,931 
Postretirement health plans:
Interest cost$700 $489 $563 
Actuarial (gain) loss(932)(640)(341)
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost$(232)$(151)$222 
Prior service costs are amortized on a straight-line basis from date of participation to full eligibility. Unrecognized gains or losses are amortized using the “corridor approach” under which the net gain or loss in excess of 10% of the greater of the PBO or the market-related value of the assets, if applicable, is amortized. For our Qualified Plan, actuarial losses are amortized over the average future expected lifetime of all participants expected to receive benefits. For our SERP, actuarial losses are amortized over the expected remaining future lifetime for inactive participants, and for our postretirement health plans, actuarial losses are amortized over the expected remaining future lifetime of inactive participants expected to receive benefits.
Assumptions We determine our actuarial assumptions on an annual basis. In determining the present values of our benefit obligations and net periodic benefit costs as of and for the fiscal years ended October 1, 2023, October 2, 2022, and October 3, 2021, we used the following weighted-average assumptions:
202320222021
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations (1):
Qualified Plan:
Discount rate6.10%5.63%3.11%
SERP:
Discount rate6.26%5.80%2.99%
Rate of future pay increases (2)N/AN/AN/A
Postretirement health plans:
Discount rate6.27%5.82%2.95%
Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost (3):
Qualified Plan:
Discount rate5.63%3.11%3.10%
Long-term rate of return on assets5.10%4.50%5.40%
SERP:
Discount rate5.80%2.99%2.84%
Rate of future pay increases (2)N/AN/AN/A
Postretirement health plans:
Discount rate5.82%2.95%2.77%
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(1)Determined as of end of year.
(2)Rate is not applicable as there are no active employees as of fiscal year end 2023, 2022 or 2021.
(3)Determined as of beginning of year.
The assumed discount rates were determined by considering the average of pension yield curves constructed of a population of high-quality bonds with a Moody’s or Standard and Poor’s rating of “AA” or better whose cash flow from coupons and maturities match the year-by-year projected benefit payments from the plans. As benefit payments typically extend beyond the date of the longest maturing bond, cash flows beyond 30 years were discounted back to the 30th year and then matched like any other payment.
The assumed expected long-term rate of return on assets is the weighted-average rate of earnings expected on the funds invested or to be invested to provide for the pension obligations. The long-term rate of return on assets was determined taking into consideration our projected asset allocation and economic forecasts prepared with the assistance of our actuarial consultants.
The assumed discount rate and expected long-term rate of return on assets have a significant effect on amounts reported for our pension and postretirement plans. If the discount rate and expected rate of return on assets used were to decrease by 0.25%, fiscal 2023 earnings before income taxes would have decreased by less than $0.1 million and decreased by $1.0 million, respectively.
For measurement purposes, the weighted-average assumed health care cost trend rates for our postretirement health plans were as follows for each fiscal year:
202320222021
Healthcare cost trend rate for next year:
Participants under age 656.25%6.25%6.50%
Participants age 65 or older6.25%5.75%6.00%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline:
Participants under age 654.50%4.50%4.50%
Participants age 65 or older4.50%4.50%4.50%
Year the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate:
Participants under age 65203120302030
Participants age 65 or older203120282028
The assumed healthcare cost trend rate represents our estimate of the annual rates of change in the costs of the healthcare benefits currently provided by our postretirement plans. The healthcare cost trend rate implicitly considers estimates of healthcare inflation, changes in healthcare utilization and delivery patterns, technological advances and changes in the health status of the plan participants. The healthcare cost trend rate assumption has a significant effect on the amounts reported.
Plan assets Our investment philosophy is to invest assets in a prudent manner to meet the obligation of providing benefits to Plan participants and their beneficiaries in accordance with the time horizon appropriate for the Plan while employing asset diversification to minimize the risk of large losses. Our asset allocation strategy utilizes multiple investment managers in order to maximize the plan’s return while minimizing risk. We regularly monitor our asset allocation, and senior financial management and the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors review performance results quarterly. We continually review our target asset allocation for our Qualified Plan and when changes are made, we reallocate our plan assets over a period of time, as deemed appropriate by senior financial management, to achieve our target asset allocation. Our plan asset allocation at the end of each fiscal 2023 and 2022 and respective target allocations were as follows:
2023TargetMinimumMaximum
Cash & cash equivalents1%—%—%—%
Global equity11%12%7%17%
Alternative credit10%9%4%14%
Real assets10%9%4%14%
Liability-hedging assets68%70%60%80%
100%100%
2022TargetMinimumMaximum
Cash & cash equivalents1%1%—%—%
Domestic equities11%11%5%17%
International equities11%11%5%17%
Core fixed funds57%64%57%71%
High yield2%2%—%5%
Alternative investments4%4%—%8%
Real estate7%—%—%5%
Real return bonds7%7%—%14%
100%100%
The Company measures its defined benefit plan assets and obligations as of the month-end date closest to its fiscal year end, which is a practical expedient under FASB authoritative guidance. The fair values of the Qualified Plan’s assets by asset category are as follows (in thousands):
Total
Other
(i.e. NAV Assets)
(3)
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Fair Value at September 30, 2023:
Cash and cash equivalents(1)$3,266 $— $— $3,266 $— 
Equity:
Global equity(2)30,879 30,879 — — — 
Fixed income:
Liability-hedging assets(4)184,085 77,653 — 106,432 — 
Alternative credit(5)28,378 28,378 — — — 
Real assets(6)28,535 28,535 — — — 
$275,143 $165,445 $— $109,698 $— 
Fair Value at September 30, 2022:
Cash and cash equivalents(1)$2,267 $— $— $2,267 $— 
Equity:
U.S. equity(7)33,659 — 33,659 — — 
International equity(8)32,807 16,250 16,557 — — 
Fixed income:
Investment grade(9)193,426 — 20,138 173,288 — 
High yield(10)6,970 — 6,970 — — 
Alternative investments(11)12,061 12,061 — — — 
Real estate(12)22,761 22,761 — — — 
$303,951 $51,072 $77,324 $175,555 $— 
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(1)Cash and cash equivalents are comprised of commercial paper, short-term bills and notes, and short-term investment funds, which are valued at quoted prices in active markets for similar securities.
(2)Global equity is comprised of investments in publicly traded common stocks and other equity-type securities issued by companies throughout the world, including convertible securities, preferred stock, rights and warrants.
(3)Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value (“NAV”) per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient are not categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the statement of financial position.
(4)Liability-hedging assets are comprised of investments in fixed income securities or derivatives thereof that are intended to mitigate interest rate risk or reduce the interest rate duration mismatch between the assets and liabilities of the Plan.
(5)Alternative credit includes investments in a range of public and private credit securities, including below investment grade rated bonds and loans, securitized credit, and emerging market debt.
(6)Real assets are investments in public and private debt and equity investments, including but not limited to real estate, infrastructure, timberland and agriculture/farmland.
(7)U.S. equity securities are comprised of investments in common stock of U.S. companies for total return purposes. These investments are valued by the trustee at closing prices from national exchanges on the valuation date.
(8)International equity securities are comprised of investments in common stock of companies located outside of the U.S. for total return purposes. These investments are valued by the trustee at closing prices from national exchanges on the valuation date, or the values are adjusted as a result of market movements following the close of local trading using inputs to models that are observable either directly or indirectly. The portion of these investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value (“NAV”) per share practical expedient can be redeemed on a monthly basis.
(9)Investment grade fixed income consists of debt obligations either issued by the U.S. government or have a rating of BBB- / Baa or higher assigned by a major credit rating agency. These investments are valued based on unadjusted quoted market prices (Level 1), or based on quoted prices in inactive markets, or whose values are based on models, but the inputs to those models are observable either directly or indirectly (Level 2).
(10)High yield fixed income consists primarily of debt obligations that have a rating of below BBB- / Baa or lower assigned by a major credit rating agency. These investments are valued based on unadjusted quoted market prices.
(11)Alternative investments consist primarily of an investment in asset classes other than stocks, bonds, and cash. Alternative investments can include commodities, hedge funds, private equity, managed futures, and derivatives. These investments are valued based on unadjusted quoted market prices and can be redeemed on a bi-monthly basis.
(12)Real estate includes investments in a real estate collective trust for purposes of total return. These investments are valued based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. These investments can be redeemed on a quarterly basis.
Future cash flows Our policy is to fund our plans at or above the minimum required by law. As of the date of our last actuarial funding valuation, there was no minimum requirement. We do not anticipate making any contributions to our Qualified Plan in fiscal 2024. Contributions expected to be paid in the next fiscal year, the projected benefit payments for each of the next five fiscal years, and the total aggregate amount for the subsequent five fiscal years are as follows (in thousands):
Defined Benefit PlansPostretirement
Health Plans
Estimated net contributions during fiscal 2024$5,138 $1,105 
Estimated future year benefit payments during fiscal years:
2024$20,353 $1,105 
2025$20,536 $1,122 
2026$20,888 $1,133 
2027$21,304 $1,138 
2028$21,708 $1,133 
2029-2033$113,833 $5,346 
We will continue to evaluate contributions to our Qualified Plan based on changes in pension assets as a result of asset performance in the current market and economic environment. Expected benefit payments are based on the same assumptions used to measure our benefit obligations at October 1, 2023 and include estimated future employee service, if applicable.
v3.23.3
Share-Based Employee Compensation
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]  
Share-Based Employee Compensation SHARE-BASED EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION
Stock incentive plans We offer share-based compensation plans to attract, retain, and motivate key officers, employees, and non-employee directors to work toward the financial success of the Company.
Our stock incentive plans are administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and have been approved by the stockholders of the Company. The terms and conditions of our share-based awards are determined by the Compensation Committee for each award date and may include provisions for the exercise price, expirations, vesting, restriction on sales, and forfeitures, as applicable. We issue new shares to satisfy stock issuances under our stock incentive plans.
Our Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan (“Prior Plan”) authorized the issuance of up to 11,600,000 common shares in connection with the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock purchase rights, restricted stock bonuses, restricted stock units, or performance units to our employees and directors. As of January 1, 2023, no additional awards were granted under the Prior Plan. Our Jack in the Box Inc. 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan (“Plan”) authorizes the issuance of up to 2,500,000 common shares plus Prior Plan returning shares in connection with outstanding awards as of January 6, 2023 that on or following such date are not issued, settled in cash, or fail to vest. The Plan is intended to help the Company secure and retain the services of eligible award recipients, provide incentives for such persons to exert maximum efforts for the success of the Company, and provide a means by which such persons may benefit from increases in value of the common stock. The Plan provides for the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock unit awards, or performance stock awards, to our employees and directors. There were 2,454,425 shares of common stock available for future issuance under this plan as of October 1, 2023.
We also maintain a deferred compensation plan for non-management directors under which those who are eligible to receive fees or retainers may choose to defer receipt of their compensation. The deferred amounts are converted to stock equivalents. The plan requires settlement in shares of our common stock based on the number of stock equivalents and dividend equivalents at the time of a participant’s separation from the Board of Directors. This plan provides for the issuance of up to 350,000 shares of common stock in connection with the crediting of stock equivalents. There were 142,918 shares of common stock available for future issuance under this plan as of October 1, 2023.
Compensation expense The components of share-based compensation expense, included within “Selling, general, and administrative expenses” in our consolidated statements of earnings, in each fiscal year are as follows (in thousands):
202320222021
Nonvested restricted stock units$7,598 $4,544 $2,969 
Stock options19 25 
Performance share awards3,195 1,835 830 
Nonvested restricted stock awards166 434 — 
Non-management directors’ deferred compensation242 290 224 
Total share-based compensation expense$11,205 $7,122 $4,048 
Nonvested restricted stock units Nonvested restricted stock units (“RSUs”) are generally issued to employees and non-employee directors. Grants to executive officers of time-vesting RSUs vest ratably over four years or three years, are subject to a stock holding requirement of 50% of after-tax net shares resulting from the vesting of RSUs, and must be held until the multiple of base salary stock ownership is met. There were 38,772 RSU’s vesting over four years, and 54,561 RSU’s vesting over three years outstanding as of October 1, 2023. RSUs issued to non-management directors vest 12 months from the date of grant, or upon termination of board service, including RSUs for which the director elected to defer receipt until termination of board service, and totaled 83,251 units outstanding as of October 1, 2023. RSUs issued to certain other employees either cliff vest or vest ratably over three years and totaled 151,952 units outstanding as of October 1, 2023. These awards are amortized to compensation expense over the estimated vesting period based upon the fair value of our common stock on the award date discounted by the present value of the expected dividend stream over the vesting period.
The following is a summary of RSU activity for fiscal 2023:
SharesWeighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair
Value
RSUs outstanding at October 2, 2022236,606 $75.98 
Granted186,938 $68.56 
Released(55,919)$81.97 
Forfeited(39,089)$74.01 
RSUs outstanding at October 1, 2023328,536 $70.97 
As of October 1, 2023, there was approximately $11.8 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to RSUs, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.9 years. The weighted-average grant date fair value of awards granted was $68.56, $78.28, and $95.44 in fiscal years 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. In fiscal years 2023, 2022, and 2021, the total fair value of RSUs that vested and were released was $4.6 million, $2.5 million, and $4.3 million, respectively.
Stock options Option grants have contractual terms of seven years and employee options vest over a three-year period. Options may vest sooner upon retirement from the Company for employees meeting certain age and years of service thresholds. All option grants provide for an option exercise price equal to the closing market value of the common stock on the date of grant.
The following is a summary of stock option activity for fiscal 2023:
SharesWeighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (Years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in thousands)
Options outstanding at October 2, 202232,450 $92.80 
Exercised(3,500)$75.23 
Options outstanding at October 1, 202328,950 $94.92 1.11$— 
Options exercisable at October 1, 202328,950 $94.92 1.11$— 
The aggregate intrinsic value in the table above is the amount by which the current market price of our stock on October 1, 2023 exceeds the weighted-average exercise price.
We use a valuation model to determine the fair value of options granted that requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected volatility of the stock price. No stock option awards were granted in fiscal 2023, 2022, or 2021.
As of October 1, 2023, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options grants. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was less than $0.1 million in fiscal years 2023 and 2022, respectively, and was $1.6 million in fiscal year 2021.
Performance share awards Performance share awards, granted in the form of stock units, represent a right to receive a certain number of shares of common stock based on the achievement of corporate performance goals and continued employment during the vesting period. Performance share awards issued to executives vest at the end of a three-year period and vested amounts may range from 0% to a maximum of 150% of targeted amounts depending on the achievement of performance measures at the end of a three-year period. If the awardee ceases to be employed by the Company prior to the last day of the performance period due to retirement, disability, or death, the performance share awards become vested pro-rata based on the number of full accounting periods the awardee was continuously employed by the Company during the performance period. The expected cost of the shares is based on the fair value of our stock on the date of grant and is reflected over the vesting period with a reduction for estimated forfeitures. These awards may be settled in cash or shares of common stock at the election of the Company on the date of grant. It is our intent to settle these awards with shares of common stock.
The following is a summary of performance share award activity for fiscal 2023:
SharesWeighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair
Value
Performance share awards outstanding at October 2, 202265,382 $79.14 
Granted56,466 $65.74 
Issued(1,126)$70.56 
Forfeited(13,548)$77.54 
Performance share awards outstanding at October 1, 2023107,174 $72.51 
As of October 1, 2023, there was approximately $3.2 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to performance share awards, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years. The weighted-average grant date fair value of awards granted was $65.74, $78.95, and $88.88 in fiscal years 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. The total fair value of awards that became fully vested during fiscal years 2023, 2022, and 2021 was $1.8 million, $0.1 million, and $0.6 million, respectively.
Nonvested restricted stock awards As part of the Merger Agreement, on the Closing Date, the Company assumed Del Taco’s historical equity compensation plans. The awards under Del Taco’s historical equity compensation plans that were not subject to accelerated vesting were exchanged for replacement awards of the Company, which included Del Taco’s non-accelerating restricted stock awards. Immediately following the Merger, these replacement awards were modified to accelerate the remaining vesting period to be one year following the Closing Date, other than the awards already scheduled to vest on June 30, 2022.
The following is a summary of nonvested restricted stock awards for fiscal 2023:
SharesWeighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair
Value
Restricted stock awards outstanding at October 2, 20224,670 $82.33 
Issued(4,670)$82.33 
Restricted stock awards outstanding at October 1, 2023— $— 
As of October 1, 2023, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested stock awards. The total fair value of awards that vested and were released during fiscal years 2023 and 2022, was $0.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively.
Non-management directors’ deferred compensation All awards outstanding under our directors’ deferred compensation plan are accounted for as equity-based awards and deferred amounts are converted into stock equivalents based on a per share price equal to the average of the closing price of our common stock for the 10 trading days immediately preceding the date the deferred compensation is credited to the director’s account. During fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, no shares of common stock were issued in connection with director retirements.
The following is a summary of the stock equivalent activity for fiscal 2023:
Stock
Equivalents
Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair
Value
Stock equivalents outstanding at October 2, 2022116,274 $45.28 
Deferred directors’ compensation3,072 $81.38 
Dividend equivalents3,635 $78.51 
Stock equivalents outstanding at October 1, 2023122,981 $47.16 
v3.23.3
Stockholders' Deficit
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Deficit STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Repurchases of common stock  In fiscal 2023, the Company purchased 1.1 million shares of its common stock for an aggregate cost of $90.7 million, including applicable excise tax. As of October 1, 2023, there was $85.0 million remaining amount under share repurchase programs authorized by the Board of Directors which expired on November 20, 2023.
Dividends In fiscal 2023, the Board of Directors declared four cash dividends of $0.44, respectively, totaling $36.2 million. Future dividends are subject to approval by our Board of Directors.
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Average Shares Outstanding
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
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 nonvested stock awards and units, stock options, 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 each fiscal year (in thousands):
202320222021
Weighted-average shares outstanding — basic20,603 21,195 22,402 
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Nonvested stock awards and units134 47 62 
Stock options
Performance share awards26 
Weighted-average shares outstanding — diluted20,764 21,245 22,478 
Excluded from diluted weighted-average shares outstanding:
Antidilutive25 23 29 
Performance conditions not satisfied at the end of the period81 61 25 
v3.23.3
Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Purchase commitments Jack in the Box and Del Taco have long-term food and beverage supply agreements with certain major vendors, which provide food and fountain drink products and marketing support funding to the Company and its franchisees. These agreements require minimum purchases by the Company and its franchisees at agreed upon prices until the total volume commitments have been reached. Based on current pricing and ratio of usage at company-operated to franchised restaurants as of October 1, 2023, total food and beverage purchase requirements under these agreements is estimated to be approximately $131.9 million over the next five years.
We also have entered into various arrangements with vendors providing information technology services with no early termination fees. The Company’s unconditional purchase obligations on these contracts total approximately $16.3 million over the next five years.
Legal matters — The Company assesses contingencies, including litigation contingencies, to determine the degree of probability and range of possible loss for potential accrual in our 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. As of October 1, 2023, the Company had accruals of $40.9 million for all of its legal matters in aggregate, presented within “Accrued liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheet. 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 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. The Company regularly reviews contingencies to determine the adequacy of the accruals and related disclosures. The ultimate amount of loss may differ from these estimates. Any estimate is not an indication of expected loss, if any, or of the Company’s maximum possible loss exposure and the ultimate amount of loss may differ materially from these estimates in the near term.
Gessele v. Jack in the Box Inc. — In August 2010, five former Jack in the Box 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 Jack in the Box 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. In 2016, the court dismissed the federal claims and those relating to franchise employees. In June 2017, the court granted class certification with respect to state law claims of improper deductions and late payment of final wages. The parties participated in a voluntary mediation on March 16, 2020, but the matter did not settle. On October 24, 2022, a jury awarded plaintiffs approximately $6.4 million in damages and penalties. The Company continues to dispute liability and the damage award and will defend against both through post-trial motions and all other available appellate remedies. As of October 1, 2023, the Company has accrued the verdict amount above, as well as pre-judgment and post-judgement interest and an estimated fee award, for an additional $8.3 million. These amounts are included within “Accrued liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheet as of October 1, 2023. The Company will continue to accrue for post-judgment interest until the matter is resolved.
Torrez — In March 2014, a former Del Taco employee filed a purported Private Attorneys General Act claim and class action alleging various causes of action under California’s labor, wage, and hour laws. The plaintiff generally alleges Del Taco did not appropriately provide meal and rest breaks and failed to pay wages and reimburse business expenses to its California non-exempt employees. On November 12, 2021, the court granted, in part, the plaintiff's motion for class certification. The parties participated in a voluntary mediation on May 24, 2022 and June 3, 2022. On June 4, 2022, we entered into a Settlement Memorandum of Understanding (the “Agreement”) which obligates the Company to pay a gross settlement amount of $50.0 million, for which in exchange we will be released from all claims by the parties. On August 8, 2023, the court issued its final approval of the settlement and on August 9, 2023 final judgement was entered. The Company made its first payment of half of the settlement amount on August 28, 2023. Payment of the second half is due on November 27, 2023. As of October 1, 2023, the Company has accrued the remaining settlement amount of $25.5 million, which included within “Accrued liabilities” on its consolidated balance sheet.
J&D Restaurant Group — On April 17, 2019, the trustee for a bankrupt former franchisee filed a complaint generally alleging the Company wrongfully terminated the franchise agreements and unreasonably denied two perspective purchasers the former franchisee presented. The parties participated in a mediation in April 2021, and again in December 2022, but the matter did not settle. Trial commenced on January 9, 2023. On February 8, 2023, the jury returned a verdict finding the Company had not breached any contracts in terminating the franchise agreements or denying the proposed buyers. However, while the jury also found the Company had not violated the California Unfair Practices Act, it found for the plaintiff on the claim for breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and awarded $8.0 million in damages. On May 9, 2023, the court granted the Company’s post-trial motion, overturning the jury verdict and ordering the plaintiff take nothing on its claims. As a result, the Company reversed the prior $8.0 million accrual, and as of October 1, 2023, the Company has no amounts accrued for this case on its consolidated balance sheet. The Plaintiff has appealed the trial court’s post-trial rulings.
Other legal matters — In addition to the matters described above, we are subject to normal and routine litigation brought by former or current 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 or other third-party indemnity obligation. We record receivables from third party insurers when recovery has been determined to be probable.
Lease guarantees — We remain contingently liable for certain leases relating to our former Qdoba business which we sold in fiscal 2018. Under the Qdoba Purchase Agreement, the buyer has indemnified the Company of all claims related to these guarantees. As of October 1, 2023, the maximum potential liability of future undiscounted payments under these leases is approximately $21.7 million. The lease terms extend for a maximum of approximately 14 more years and we would remain a guarantor of the leases in the event the leases are extended for any established renewal periods. In the event of default, we believe the exposure is limited due to contractual protections and recourse available in the lease agreements, as well as the Qdoba Purchase Agreement, including a requirement of the landlord to mitigate damages by re-letting the properties in default, and indemnity from the Buyer. The Company has not recorded a liability for these guarantees as we believe the likelihood of making any future payments is remote.
v3.23.3
Supplemental Consolidated Cash Flow Information
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]  
Supplemental Consolidated Cash Flow Information SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW INFORMATION (in thousands)
202320222021
Cash paid during the year for:
Income tax payments$17,811 $33,819 $48,200 
Interest payments$78,958 $70,475 $60,413 
Non-cash investing and financing transactions:
Increase in notes and accounts receivable from the sale of restaurant properties$— $10,001 $— 
Increase in dividends accrued or converted to common stock equivalents$285 $275 $232 
Consideration for franchise acquisitions$— $297 $1,305 
Increase in obligations for purchases of property and equipment$3,731 $1,637 $1,755 
v3.23.3
Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statement Information
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statement Information [Abstract]  
Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statement Information SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION (in thousands)
October 1,
2023
October 2,
2022
Accounts and other receivables, net:
Trade$93,660 $90,105 
Notes receivable, current portion2,262 8,643 
Income tax receivable949 878 
Other6,953 10,152 
Allowance for doubtful accounts(4,146)(5,975)
$99,678 $103,803 
Other assets, net:
Company-owned life insurance policies$113,205 $108,924 
Franchise tenant improvement allowances43,590 32,429 
Deferred rent receivable41,947 43,891 
Notes receivable, less current portion11,927 11,624 
Other30,038 29,701 
$240,707 $226,569 
Accrued liabilities:
Income tax liabilities$58,155 $6,338 
Payroll and related taxes49,521 43,837 
Legal accruals40,877 59,165 
Insurance31,349 32,272 
Sales and property taxes30,508 30,947 
Deferred rent income19,397 18,525 
Advertising15,597 11,028 
Deferred franchise fees and development fees5,952 5,647 
Other50,822 46,173 
$302,178 $253,932 
Other long-term liabilities:
Defined benefit pension plans$48,375 $51,679 
Deferred franchise and development fees44,522 40,802 
Other50,226 42,213 
$143,123 $134,694 
v3.23.3
Subsequent Events
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On November 16, 2023, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.44 per share, to be paid on December 28, 2023 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 14, 2023. Future dividends will be subject to approval by our Board of Directors.
On November 16, 2023, the Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program for up to $250.0 million of the Company’s common stock. The size and timing of these repurchases will depend on pricing, market and economic conditions, legal and contractual requirements and other factors. The share repurchase program has no expiration date and may be modified, suspended or discontinued at any time.
v3.23.3
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Pay vs Performance Disclosure      
Net earnings $ 130,826 $ 115,781 $ 165,755
v3.23.3
Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
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Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
v3.23.3
Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Nature of operations
Nature of operations — Jack in the Box Inc. (the “Company”), together with its consolidated subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises quick-service restaurants under the Jack in the Box® and Del Taco® restaurant brands.
On March 8, 2022, the Company acquired Del Taco Restaurants, Inc. (“Del Taco”) for cash according to the terms and conditions of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 5, 2021. Del Taco is a nationwide operator and franchisor of restaurants featuring fresh and fast Mexican and American inspired cuisines. Refer to Note 3, Business Combination, for further details.
As of October 1, 2023, there were 142 company-operated and 2,044 franchise-operated Jack in the Box restaurants and 171 company-operated and 421 franchise-operated Del Taco restaurants.
Basis of presentation
Basis of presentation — The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).
Certain prior period information on the consolidated statement of earnings has been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
Fiscal year Fiscal year — The Company’s fiscal year is the 52 or 53 weeks ending the Sunday closest to September 30. Our Del Taco subsidiary operates on a fiscal year ending the Tuesday closest to September 30. Comparisons throughout these notes to the consolidated financial statements refer to the 52-week periods ended October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022, for fiscal years 2023 and 2022, and the 53-week period ended October 3, 2021, for fiscal year 2021.
Principles of consolidation Principles of consolidation — The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Jack in the Box Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation.
Use of estimates Use of estimates — In preparing the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, 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.
Restricted cash Restricted cash — In accordance with the terms of our securitized financing facility, certain cash balances are required to be held in trust. Such restricted cash primarily represents cash collections and cash reserves held by the trustee to be used for payments of quarterly interest and commitment fees required for the Class A-2 Notes and Variable Funding Notes.
Accounts and other receivables, net
Accounts and other receivables, net — Our accounts and other receivables, net is primarily comprised of receivables from franchisees, tenants, credit card processors, and insurance receivables. Franchisee receivables primarily include rents, property taxes, royalties, marketing, sourcing and technology support fees associated with lease and franchise agreements, and notes from certain of our franchisees. Tenant receivables relate to subleased properties where we are on the master lease agreement. We accrue interest on notes receivable based on the contractual terms.
The Company closely monitors the financial condition of our franchisees and estimates the allowance for credit losses based on the lifetime expected loss on receivables. These estimates are based on historical collection experience with our franchisees as well as other factors, including current market conditions and events. Credit quality is monitored through the timing of payments compared to predefined aging criteria and known facts regarding the financial condition of the franchisee or customer. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after recovery efforts have ceased. The Company’s allowance for doubtful accounts has not historically been material. The following table summarizes the activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts (in thousands):
20232022
Balance as of beginning of period$(5,975)$(6,292)
Reversal (provision) for expected credit losses, net1,788 (4,744)
Write-offs charged against the allowance41 5,061 
Balance as of end of period$(4,146)$(5,975)
Inventories Inventories — Our inventories consist principally of food, packaging, and supplies, and are valued at the lower of cost or market on a first-in, first-out basis.
Assets held for sale Assets held for sale — Our assets held for sale typically includes property we plan to sell within the next year. If the determination is made that we no longer expect to sell an asset within the next year, the asset is reclassified out of assets held for sale. Long-lived assets that meet the held for sale criteria are reported at the lower of their carrying value or fair value, less estimated costs to sell.
Property and equipment, net Property and equipment, net — Expenditures for new facilities and equipment, and those that substantially increase the useful lives of the property, are capitalized. Facilities leased under finance leases are stated at the present value of minimum lease payments at the beginning of the lease term, not to exceed fair value. Maintenance and repairs are expensed as incurred. When property and equipment are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and gains or losses on the dispositions are included in “Other operating expense (income), net” in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings.
Depreciation Buildings, equipment, and leasehold improvements are generally depreciated using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets, over the initial lease term for certain assets acquired in conjunction with the lease commencement for leased properties, or the remaining lease term for certain assets acquired after the commencement of the lease for leased properties. In certain situations, one or more option periods may be used in determining the depreciable life of assets related to leased properties if we deem that an economic penalty would be incurred otherwise. In either circumstance, our policy requires lease term consistency when calculating the depreciation period, in classifying the lease and in computing straight-line rent expense. Building, leasehold improvement assets and equipment are assigned lives that range from 1 to 35 years.
Impairment of long-lived assets Impairment of long-lived assets — We evaluate long-lived assets, such as property and equipment and operating lease right-of-use assets, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying value may not be recoverable. Long-lived assets are grouped for recognition and measurement of impairment at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets. The impairment test for long-lived assets requires us to assess the recoverability of long-lived assets by comparing their net carrying value to the sum of undiscounted estimated future cash flows directly associated with and arising from our use and eventual disposition of the assets. If the carrying amount of a long-lived asset group exceeds the sum of related undiscounted future cash flows, we recognize an impairment loss by the amount that the carrying value of the assets exceeds fair value. Refer to Note 9, Other Operating Expense (Income), Net, for additional information.
Goodwill and trademarks
Goodwill and trademarks — Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired, if any. We generally record goodwill in connection with the acquisition of restaurants from franchisees or the acquisition of another business. Likewise, upon the sale of restaurants to franchisees, goodwill is decremented. The amount of goodwill written-off is determined as the fair value of the business disposed of as a percentage of the fair value of the reporting unit retained. If the business disposed of was never fully integrated into the reporting unit after its acquisition, and thus the benefits of the acquired goodwill were never realized, the current carrying amount of the acquired goodwill is written off. Goodwill is not amortized and has been assigned to reporting units for purposes of impairment testing. Our two restaurant brands, Jack in the Box and Del Taco, are both operating segments and reporting units.
Goodwill is evaluated for impairment annually during the third quarter of each year, or more frequently if indicators of impairment are present. We first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances lead to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit or indefinite-lived asset is less than its carrying amount. If the qualitative factors indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value is less than the carrying amount, we perform a single-step impairment test. To perform our impairment analysis, we estimate the fair value of the reporting unit and compare it to the carrying value. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the excess.
We evaluate our indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment on an annual basis or more often if an event occurs or circumstances change that indicate impairments might exist. We perform our annual test for impairment of our indefinite-lived intangible assets during the third quarter. We may elect to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is greater than its carrying value. If a qualitative assessment is not performed, or if as a result of a qualitative assessment it is not more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset exceeds its carrying value, then the asset's fair value is compared to its carrying value. Fair value is an estimate of the price a willing buyer would pay for the intangible asset and is estimated by discounting the expected future after-tax cash flows associated with the intangible asset.
During the fourth quarter of 2023, we performed a qualitative test for the fair value of the Jack in the Box reporting unit, noting that the fair value was substantially in excess of its respective carrying value. During the fourth quarter of 2023, we also performed a qualitative tests over the Del Taco reporting unit and of the Del Taco indefinite-lived trademarks, noting that it was not more likely than not that the carrying value was greater than its fair value. Recently, during the third quarter of 2023, we had performed quantitative tests over the Del Taco reporting unit and of the Del Taco indefinite-lived trademarks, and their fair values were in excess of their carrying values by approximately 9% and 13%, respectively, as of the testing date.
Intangible assets, net Intangible assets, net — Intangible assets primarily include franchise contracts, reacquired franchise rights and sublease assets. Franchise contracts, which represent the fair value of franchise agreements based on the projected royalty revenue stream as of the acquisition date, are amortized on a straight-line basis to “Depreciation and amortization expense” in the consolidated statements of earnings over the remaining term of the franchise agreements. Reacquired franchise rights are recorded in connection with our acquisition of franchised restaurants and are amortized on a straight-line basis to “Depreciation and amortization expense” in the consolidated statements of earnings over the term of the former franchise agreement. Sublease assets, which represent subleases with stated rent above comparable market rents, are amortized on a straight-line basis to “Franchise rental revenues” in the consolidated statements of earnings over the term of the related sublease.
Company-owned life insurance Company-owned life insurance — We have purchased company-owned life insurance (“COLI”) policies to support our non-qualified benefit plans. The cash surrender values of these policies were $113.2 million and $108.9 million as of October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022, respectively, and are included in “Other assets, net”, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Changes in cash surrender values are included in “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings. These policies reside in an umbrella trust for use only to pay plan benefits to participants or to pay creditors if the Company becomes insolvent.
Leases
Leases We evaluate the contracts entered into by the Company to determine whether such contracts contain leases. A contract contains a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant, and equipment for a period of time in exchange for consideration. At commencement, contracts containing a lease are further evaluated for classification as an operating or finance lease where the Company is a lessee, or as an operating, sales-type, or direct financing lease where the Company is a lessor, based on their terms.
The lease term and incremental borrowing rate for each lease requires judgement by management and can impact the classification of our leases as well as the value of our lease assets and liabilities. When determining the lease term, we consider option periods available, and include option periods in the measurement of the lease right-of-use (“ROU”) asset and lease liability where the exercise is reasonably certain to occur. As our leases do not provide an implicit discount rate, we have determined it is appropriate to use our estimated collateralized incremental borrowing rate, based on the yield curve for the respective lease terms, in calculating our lease liabilities.
Revenue recognition
Revenue recognition — “Company restaurant sales” include revenue recognized upon delivery of food and beverages to the customer at company-operated restaurants, which is when our obligation to perform is satisfied. Company restaurant sales exclude taxes collected from the Company’s customers. Gift cards, upon customer purchase, are recorded as deferred income and are recognized in revenue as they are redeemed.
The Company operates loyalty programs in which members earn points primarily for food purchases. Points can then be redeemed for special reward offers. The Company allocates the consideration received on loyalty orders between the food purchased and the loyalty points earned, taking into consideration the expected redemption rate of loyalty points. The consideration allocated to the food is recognized as revenue at the time of sale. The consideration allocated to the loyalty points earned is deferred until the loyalty points are redeemed or expire.
“Franchise rental revenues” received from franchised restaurants based on fixed rental payments are recognized as revenue over the term of the lease. Rental revenue from properties owned and leased by the Company and leased or subleased to franchisees is recognized on a straight-line basis over the respective term of the lease. Certain franchise rents, which are contingent upon sales levels, are recognized in the period in which the contingency is met.
“Franchise royalties and other” primarily includes royalties and franchise fees received from our franchisees. Royalties are based upon a percentage of sales of the franchised restaurant and are recognized as earned. Franchise royalties are billed on a monthly or weekly basis. Franchise fees when a new restaurant opens or at the start of a new franchise term are recorded as deferred revenue when received and recognized as revenue over the term of the franchise agreement.
“Franchise contributions for advertising and other services” includes franchisee contributions to our marketing funds billed on a monthly or weekly basis and sourcing and technology fees, as required under the franchise agreements. Contributions to our marketing funds are based on a percentage of sales and recognized as earned. Sourcing and technology services are recognized when the goods or services are transferred to the franchisee.
Gift cards — We sell gift cards to our customers in our restaurants and through selected third parties. The gift cards sold to our customers have no stated expiration dates and are subject to actual or potential escheatment rights in several of the jurisdictions in which we operate. We recognize income from gift cards when redeemed by the customer. Deferred gift card income totaled $2.9 million and $4.1 million as of October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022, respectively, and are included in “Accrued liabilities”, in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
While we will continue to honor all gift cards presented for payment, we may determine the likelihood of redemption to be remote for certain card balances due to, among other things, long periods of inactivity. In these circumstances, to the extent we determine there is no requirement for remitting balances to government agencies under unclaimed property laws, card balances may be recognized as income in our consolidated statements of earnings. Amounts recognized on unredeemed gift card balances were $1.6 million, $0.7 million, and $0.6 million in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively.
Pre-opening costs — Pre-opening costs associated with the opening of a new restaurant or the remodeling of an existing restaurant consist primarily of property rent and employee training costs. Pre-opening costs associated with the opening of a restaurant that was closed upon acquisition consist of labor costs, maintenance and repair costs, and property rent.
Self-insurance Self-insurance — We are self-insured for a portion of our workers’ compensation, general liability, employee medical and dental, and automotive claims. We utilize a paid-loss plan for our workers’ compensation, general liability, and automotive programs, which have predetermined loss limits per occurrence and in the aggregate. We establish our undiscounted insurance liability and reserves using independent actuarial estimates of expected losses based on a statistical analysis of historical claims data. As of October 1, 2023, our estimated self-insurance liability was $31.3 million, and is included in “Accrued liabilities” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
Advertising costs
Advertising costs — We administer marketing funds at each of our restaurant brands that include contractual contributions. In 2023, 2022 and 2021, marketing fund contributions from Jack in the Box franchise and company-operated restaurants were approximately 5.0% of sales. In 2023 and 2022, marketing fund contributions from Del Taco franchise and company-operated restaurants were approximately 4.0% of sales.
Production costs of commercials, programming, and other marketing activities are charged to the marketing funds when the advertising is first used for its intended purpose, and the costs of advertising are charged to operations as incurred. When contributions to the marketing fund exceed the related advertising expenses, advertising costs are accrued up to the amount of revenues on an annual basis since we are contractually obligated to spend these funds. As of October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022, additional amounts accrued were $10.3 million and $3.5 million, respectively, for this requirement. Total contributions made by the Company are included in “Selling, general, and administrative expenses” in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings. In fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021 advertising costs were $38.9 million, $32.6 million, and $19.6 million, respectively.
Share-based compensation Share-based compensation — We account for our share-based compensation under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) authoritative guidance on stock compensation, which generally requires, among other things, that all employee share-based compensation be measured using a fair value method and that the resulting compensation cost be recognized in the financial statements. Compensation expense for our share-based compensation awards is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the vesting period or the period from the date of grant to the date the employee becomes eligible to retire. Refer to Note 13, Share-based Employee Compensation, for additional information.
Income taxes Income taxes — Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, as well as tax loss and credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. We recognize interest and, when applicable, penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of our income tax provision.Authoritative guidance issued by the FASB prescribes a minimum probability threshold that a tax position must meet before a financial statement benefit is recognized. The minimum threshold is defined as a tax position that is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the applicable taxing authority, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. Refer to Note 11, Income Taxes, for additional information.
Contingencies Contingencies — We recognize liabilities for contingencies when we have an exposure that indicates it is probable that an asset has been impaired or that a liability has been incurred and the amount of impairment or loss can be reasonably estimated. Our ultimate legal and financial liability with respect to such matters cannot be estimated with certainty and requires the use of estimates. When the reasonable estimate is a range, the recorded loss will be the best estimate within the range. We record legal settlement costs when those costs are probable and reasonably estimable. Refer to Note 16, Commitments and Contingencies, for additional information.
Business combinations Business combinations — We account for acquisitions using the acquisition method of accounting. Accordingly, assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their estimated fair values at the acquisition date. The excess of purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired, including the amount assigned to identifiable intangible assets, is recorded as goodwill.
Effect of new accounting pronouncements Effect of accounting pronouncements adopted in 2023 and those to be adopted in future periods — We reviewed the accounting pronouncements adopted in 2023, as well as all other recently issued accounting pronouncements and concluded that they were either not applicable or not expected to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Internal Use Software, Policy Internal-use Software Costs — The Company capitalizes costs incurred to implement software solely for its internal use, including (i) hosted applications used to deliver the Company's support services, and (ii) certain implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract when the preliminary project stage is complete, management with the relevant authority authorizes and commits to the funding of the software project, and it is probable the project will be completed and used to perform the intended function. Software implementation costs are capitalized to either other current assets or other long-term assets on the Company's consolidated balance sheet and amortized over the estimated useful life of the developed software. Software implementation costs capitalized were $7.9 million and $10.7 million as of the end of fiscal year 2023 and 2022, respectively. Related amortization expense for software implementation costs was $5.0 million, $5.1 million and $2.5 million during fiscal years 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
v3.23.3
Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss The following table summarizes the activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts (in thousands):
20232022
Balance as of beginning of period$(5,975)$(6,292)
Reversal (provision) for expected credit losses, net1,788 (4,744)
Write-offs charged against the allowance41 5,061 
Balance as of end of period$(4,146)$(5,975)
v3.23.3
Revenue (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Disaggregation of Revenue The following table disaggregates revenue by segment and primary source for the fiscal year ended October 1, 2023 (in thousands):
Jack in the BoxDel TacoTotal
Company restaurant sales$413,748 $432,530 $846,278 
Franchise rental revenues351,283 13,308 364,591 
Franchise royalties207,064 25,669 232,733 
Franchise advertising contributions199,917 21,025 220,942 
Technology and sourcing fees16,073 3,907 19,980 
Franchise fees and other services7,226 556 7,782 
Total revenue$1,195,311 $496,995 $1,692,306 
The following table disaggregates revenue by segment and primary source for the fiscal year ended October 2, 2022 (in thousands):
Jack in the BoxDel TacoTotal
Company restaurant sales$414,225 $286,845 $701,070 
Franchise rental revenues335,936 4,455 340,391 
Franchise royalties188,902 13,414 202,316 
Franchise advertising contributions183,076 10,907 193,983 
Technology and sourcing fees14,740 1,078 15,818 
Franchise fees and other services14,309 196 14,505 
Total revenue$1,151,188 $316,895 $1,468,083 
The following table disaggregates revenue by segment and primary source for the fiscal ended October 3, 2021 (in thousands):
Jack in the BoxDel TacoTotal
Company restaurant sales$387,766 $— $387,766 
Franchise rental revenues346,634 — 346,634 
Franchise royalties193,908 — 193,908 
Franchise advertising contributions188,184 — 188,184 
Technology and sourcing fees16,361 — 16,361 
Franchise fees and other services10,817 — 10,817 
Total revenue$1,143,670 $— $1,143,670 
Changes in Contract Assets and Liabilities
A summary of significant changes in our contract liabilities is presented below (in thousands):
20232022
Deferred franchise and development fees at beginning of period$46,449 $41,520 
Changes due to business combinations— 6,193 
Revenue recognized during the period(5,469)(5,891)
Additions during the period9,494 4,627 
Deferred franchise and development fees at end of period$50,474 $46,449 
Estimated Future Franchise Fees
The following table reflects the estimated franchise fees to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied at the end of the period (in thousands):
2024$5,191 
2025$4,966 
2026$4,638 
2027$4,290 
2028$3,657 
Thereafter$19,660 
$42,402 
v3.23.3
Business Combination (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]  
Schedule of Franchise Acquisitions The following summarizes the purchase consideration paid to Del Taco shareholders (in thousands, except per share data):
Amount
Del Taco shares outstanding as of March 8, 202236,442
Del Taco RSAs subject to accelerated vesting805
Del Taco RSUs subject to accelerated vesting70
Del Taco options subject to accelerated vesting292
Total Del Taco shares outstanding37,610
Merger Consideration (per Del Taco share)$12.51 
Total cash consideration paid to selling shareholders$470,500 
Del Taco transaction costs paid by Jack in the Box (1)7,141 
Del Taco closing indebtedness settled by Jack in the Box (2) 115,219 
Replacement share-based payment awards pre-combination vesting expense 449 
Total aggregate purchase consideration$593,309 
_____________________
(1)Represents the portion of Del Taco merger-related transaction costs that were paid at the Closing Date by the Company.
(2)Represents the closing indebtedness of Del Taco’s existing debt that was paid at the Closing Date by the Company.
The final allocation of the purchase consideration was as follows (in thousands):
Total aggregate purchase consideration, net of $12,068 cash acquired
$581,241 
Assets:
Accounts and other receivables4,583 
Inventories3,233 
Prepaid expenses2,950 
Other current assets105 
Property and equipment145,032 
Operating lease right-of-use assets350,289 
Intangible assets12,371 
Trademarks283,500 
Other assets5,128 
Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt22 
Current operating lease liabilities21,991 
Accounts payable18,808 
Accrued liabilities112,579 
Long-term debt, net of current maturities349 
Long-term operating lease liabilities, net of current portion303,488 
Deferred tax liabilities75,355 
Other long-term liabilities13,080 
Net assets acquired, excluding goodwill$261,519 
Goodwill$319,722 
The following table provides detail of the combined acquisitions in 2022, and 2021 (dollars in thousands):
20222021
Restaurants acquired from Jack in the Box franchisees13 20 
Inventory$— $258 
Property and equipment540 1,136 
Intangible assets66 245 
Other assets— 10 
Goodwill — 613 
Gains on the acquisition of franchise-operated restaurants(309)(340)
Liabilities assumed— (277)
Total consideration$297 $1,645 
Business Combination, Goodwill Segment Allocation The goodwill arising from the Del Taco acquisition has been allocated to the Company’s reporting units as follows (in thousands):
Del Taco brand$230,722 
Jack in the Box brand89,000 
Total acquisition date goodwill $319,722 
Schedule of Intangible Assets and the Useful Lives
The values allocated to intangible assets and the useful lives are as follows (in thousands):
AmountWeighted Average Useful Life (Years)
Trademarks$283,500 Indefinite
Franchise contracts9,700 18
Sublease assets2,671 13
Estimated fair value of acquired intangible assets$295,871 
Schedule of Pro Forma Information The following unaudited pro forma combined financial information presents the Company’s results as though Del Taco and the Company had been combined as the beginning of fiscal year 2021 (in thousands):
20222021
Total revenue
$1,686,160 $1,665,660 
Net earnings
$118,000 $133,485 
v3.23.3
Summary of Refranchisings and Franchise Acquisitions (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Abstract]  
Summary Of Refranchisings And Franchise Acquisitions
Refranchisings — The following table summarizes the number of restaurants sold to franchisees and gains recognized in each fiscal year (dollars in thousands):
202320222021
Restaurants sold to Jack in the Box franchisees15 — 
Restaurants sold to Del Taco franchisees111 — — 
Proceeds from the sale of company-operated restaurants (1)$85,221 $6,391 $1,827 
Broker commissions(1,614)— — 
Net assets sold (primarily property and equipment)(17,101)(1,565)— 
Goodwill related to the sale of company-operated restaurants(35,544)(948)— 
Franchise fees(3,086)— — 
Sublease liabilities, net(8,559)— — 
Lease termination(393)— — 
Other (2)(926)— 2,376 
Gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants$17,998 $3,878 $4,203 
________________________
(1)Amounts in 2023, 2022, and 2021 include additional proceeds of $0.9 million, $1.4 million, and $1.8 million, respectively, related to the extension of the underlying franchise and lease agreements from the sale of restaurants in prior years.
(2)Amount in 2023 is primarily related to charges for a restaurant that was closed due to refranchising the related market. Amount in 2021 relate to adjustments to contingencies that were included in underlying franchise and lease agreements from the sale of restaurants in prior years.
Schedule of Franchise Acquisitions The following summarizes the purchase consideration paid to Del Taco shareholders (in thousands, except per share data):
Amount
Del Taco shares outstanding as of March 8, 202236,442
Del Taco RSAs subject to accelerated vesting805
Del Taco RSUs subject to accelerated vesting70
Del Taco options subject to accelerated vesting292
Total Del Taco shares outstanding37,610
Merger Consideration (per Del Taco share)$12.51 
Total cash consideration paid to selling shareholders$470,500 
Del Taco transaction costs paid by Jack in the Box (1)7,141 
Del Taco closing indebtedness settled by Jack in the Box (2) 115,219 
Replacement share-based payment awards pre-combination vesting expense 449 
Total aggregate purchase consideration$593,309 
_____________________
(1)Represents the portion of Del Taco merger-related transaction costs that were paid at the Closing Date by the Company.
(2)Represents the closing indebtedness of Del Taco’s existing debt that was paid at the Closing Date by the Company.
The final allocation of the purchase consideration was as follows (in thousands):
Total aggregate purchase consideration, net of $12,068 cash acquired
$581,241 
Assets:
Accounts and other receivables4,583 
Inventories3,233 
Prepaid expenses2,950 
Other current assets105 
Property and equipment145,032 
Operating lease right-of-use assets350,289 
Intangible assets12,371 
Trademarks283,500 
Other assets5,128 
Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt22 
Current operating lease liabilities21,991 
Accounts payable18,808 
Accrued liabilities112,579 
Long-term debt, net of current maturities349 
Long-term operating lease liabilities, net of current portion303,488 
Deferred tax liabilities75,355 
Other long-term liabilities13,080 
Net assets acquired, excluding goodwill$261,519 
Goodwill$319,722 
The following table provides detail of the combined acquisitions in 2022, and 2021 (dollars in thousands):
20222021
Restaurants acquired from Jack in the Box franchisees13 20 
Inventory$— $258 
Property and equipment540 1,136 
Intangible assets66 245 
Other assets— 10 
Goodwill — 613 
Gains on the acquisition of franchise-operated restaurants(309)(340)
Liabilities assumed— (277)
Total consideration$297 $1,645 
Disclosure of Assets Held-for-sale
Assets held for sale — Assets classified as held for sale consisted of the following at each fiscal year-end (in thousands):
20232022
Jack in the Box restaurant properties (1) $11,097 $14,151 
Other property and equipment (2)766 2,868 
Del Taco restaurants to be refranchised:
Property and equipment771 — 
Goodwill1,291 — 
Assets held for sale$13,925 $17,019 
________________________
(1)Consists of properties that are currently leased to franchisees which we intend to sell the underlying real estate directly to the franchisee and/or sell and leaseback with a third party within the next twelve months.
(2)Consists primarily of owned properties of closed restaurants which we are actively marketing for sale.
v3.23.3
Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during fiscal 2023 and 2022 were as follows (in thousands):
Jack in the BoxDel TacoTotal
Balance at October 3, 2021$47,774 $— $47,774 
Acquisition of Del Taco Restaurants, Inc.89,000 230,722 319,722 
Acquisition of Jack in the Box franchise-operated restaurants273 — 273 
Sale of Jack in the Box company-operated restaurants to franchisees(948)— (948)
Balance at October 2, 2022136,099 230,722 366,821 
Sale of Del Taco company-operated restaurants to franchisees— (35,472)(35,472)
Sale of Jack in the Box company-operated restaurants to franchisees(72)— (72)
Reclassified to assets held for sale— (1,291)(1,291)
Balance at October 1, 2023$136,027 $193,959 $329,986 
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
The net carrying amounts of intangible assets are as follows (in thousands):
October 1,
2023
October 2,
2022
Gross AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet AmountGross AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Amount
Definite-lived intangible assets:
Sublease assets$2,671 $(381)$2,290 $2,671 $(139)$2,532 
Franchise contracts9,700 (850)8,850 9,700 (311)9,389 
Reacquired franchise rights297 (107)190 530 (127)403 
$12,668 $(1,338)$11,330 $12,901 $(577)$12,324 
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
Del Taco trademark$283,500 $— $283,500 $283,500 $— $283,500 
$283,500 $— $283,500 $283,500 $— $283,500 
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense
The following table summarizes, as of October 1, 2023, the estimated amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years (in thousands):
2024$801 
2025$801 
2026$801 
2027$815 
2028 and thereafter$8,112 
Total $11,330 
v3.23.3
Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis The following table presents the financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):
TotalQuoted
Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
Assets (2)
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs (2)
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs (2)
(Level 3)
Fair value measurements as of October 1, 2023:
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan (1)$15,051 $15,051 $— $— 
Total liabilities at fair value$15,051 $15,051 $— $— 
Fair value measurements as of October 2, 2022:
Non-qualified deferred compensation plan (1)$13,820 $13,820 $— $— 
Total liabilities at fair value$13,820 $13,820 $— $— 
________________________
(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. The obligation is included in “Accrued liabilities” and “Other long-term liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheets.
(2)We did not have any transfers in or out of Level 1, 2, or 3.
Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of Notes
The following table presents the carrying value and estimated fair value of our Class A-2 Notes as of October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022 (in thousands):
October 1,
2023
October 2,
2022
Carrying AmountFair ValueCarrying AmountFair Value
Series 2019 Class A-2 Notes$706,875 $640,046 $714,125 $641,851 
Series 2022 Class A-2 Notes$1,067,000 $903,056 $1,089,000 $917,428 
v3.23.3
Indebtedness (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Long-Term Debt
The detail of our long-term debt at the end of each fiscal year is as follows (in thousands):
October 1,
2023
October 2,
2022
Series 2019-1 4.476% Fixed Rate Class A-2-II Notes
$268,125 $270,875 
Series 2019-1 4.970% Fixed Rate Class A-2-III Notes
438,750 443,250 
Series 2022-1 3.445% Fixed Rate Class A-2-I Notes
533,500 544,500 
Series 2022-1 4.136% Fixed Rate Class A-2-II Notes
533,500 544,500 
Series 2022-1 Variable Funding Notes, variable interest rate of 6.322% at October 1, 2023
— 50,000 
Finance lease obligations and other debt1,626 1,690 
Total debt1,775,501 1,854,815 
Less current maturities of long-term debt(29,964)(30,169)
Less unamortized debt issuance costs (20,604)(25,106)
Long-term debt$1,724,933 $1,799,540 
Scheduled Principal Payments of Long-Term Debt
Maturities of long-term debt — Assuming repayment by the Anticipated Repayment Dates and based on the leverage ratio as of October 1, 2023, principal payments on our long-term debt outstanding at October 1, 2023 for each of the next five fiscal years and thereafter are as follows (in thousands):
2024$29,964 
202529,905 
2026289,156 
2027516,034 
202815,538 
Thereafter894,904 
$1,775,501 
v3.23.3
Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Leases [Abstract]  
Lessee, Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Leased assets and liabilities consisted of the following as of October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022 (in thousands):
October 1,
2023
October 2,
2022
Assets:
Operating lease ROU assets$1,397,555 $1,332,135 
Finance lease ROU assets (1)971 854 
Total ROU assets$1,398,526 $1,332,989 
Liabilities:
Current operating lease liabilities $142,518 $171,311 
Current finance lease liabilities (2)689 896 
Long-term operating lease liabilities1,265,514 1,165,097 
Long-term finance lease liabilities (2)627 435 
Total lease liabilities$1,409,348 $1,337,739 
________________________
(1)Included in “Property and equipment, net” on our consolidated balance sheets.
(2)Included in “Current maturities of long-term debt” and “Long-term debt, net of current maturities” on our consolidated balance sheets.
Lease Costs, Lessee
The following table presents the components of our lease costs in fiscal 2023, 2022, and 2021 (in thousands):
202320222021
Lease costs:
Finance lease cost:
Amortization of ROU assets (1)$691 $827 $807 
Interest on lease liabilities (2)55 67 89 
Operating lease cost (3)240,153 218,837 194,149 
Short-term lease cost (3)730 824 427 
Variable lease cost (3)(4)50,448 48,872 43,498 
$292,077 $269,427 $238,970 
________________________
(1)Included in “Depreciation and amortization” in our consolidated statements of earnings.
(2)Included in “Interest expense, net” in our consolidated statements of earnings.
(3)Operating lease, short-term and variable lease costs associated with franchisees and company-operated restaurants are included in “Franchise occupancy expenses” and “Occupancy and other,” respectively, in our consolidated statements of earnings. For our closed restaurants, these costs are included in “Other operating expense (income), net” and all other costs are included in “Selling, general and administrative expenses.”
(4)Includes $39.9 million, $38.2 million, and $38.0 million in 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively, of property taxes and common area maintenance costs which are reimbursed by sub-lessees.
The following table presents supplemental information related to leases:
October 1,
2023
October 2,
2022
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years):
Finance leases1.71.5
Operating leases11.110.0
Weighted-average discount rate:
Finance leases7.1 %3.8 %
Operating leases5.5 %4.6 %
The following table includes supplemental cash flow and non-cash information related to our lessee leases (in thousands):
20232022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases$236,356 $218,605 
Operating cash flows from financing leases$55 $67 
Financing cash flows from financing leases$836 $907 
Supplemental noncash information on lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets:
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations$250,862 $221,466 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new financing lease obligations$$45 
Operating Lease, Future Minimum Lease Payments
The following table presents as of October 1, 2023, the annual maturities of our lease liabilities (in thousands):
Finance LeasesOperating Leases
Fiscal year:
2024$757 $217,591 
2025651 217,931 
202618 202,189 
2027— 192,088 
2028— 154,422 
Thereafter— 971,239 
Total future lease payments (1)$1,426 $1,955,460 
Less: imputed interest(110)(547,428)
Present value of lease liabilities$1,316 $1,408,032 
Less current portion(689)(142,518)
Long-term lease obligations$627 $1,265,514 
________________________
(1)Total future lease payments include non-cancellable commitments of $1.4 million for finance leases and $1,350.1 million for operating leases.
Finance Lease, Future Minimum Lease Payments
The following table presents as of October 1, 2023, the annual maturities of our lease liabilities (in thousands):
Finance LeasesOperating Leases
Fiscal year:
2024$757 $217,591 
2025651 217,931 
202618 202,189 
2027— 192,088 
2028— 154,422 
Thereafter— 971,239 
Total future lease payments (1)$1,426 $1,955,460 
Less: imputed interest(110)(547,428)
Present value of lease liabilities$1,316 $1,408,032 
Less current portion(689)(142,518)
Long-term lease obligations$627 $1,265,514 
________________________
(1)Total future lease payments include non-cancellable commitments of $1.4 million for finance leases and $1,350.1 million for operating leases.
Assets Recorded Under Finance Leases
Assets recorded under finance leases are included in property and equipment, and consisted of the following at each fiscal year-end (in thousands):
20232022
Buildings$1,342 $1,342 
Equipment6,140 5,559 
Less accumulated amortization(6,511)(6,047)
$971 $854 
Rental Income The following table presents rental income (in thousands):
20232022
Owned PropertiesLeased PropertiesTotalOwned PropertiesLeased PropertiesTotal
Operating lease income - franchise$17,805 $225,392 $243,197 $19,221 $212,552 $231,773 
Variable lease income - franchise12,700 108,010 120,710 12,418 96,002 108,420 
Amortization of sublease assets and liabilities, net— 684 684 — 198 198 
Franchise rental revenues$30,505 $334,086 $364,591 $31,639 $308,752 $340,391 
Operating lease income - closed restaurants and other (1)$76 $7,387 $7,463 $60 $6,347 $6,407 
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(1)Primarily relates to closed restaurant properties included in “Other operating expense (income), net” in our consolidated statements of earnings.
Future Minimum Rental Receipts
The following table presents as of October 1, 2023, future minimum rental receipts for non-cancellable leases and subleases (in thousands):
October 1,
2023
Fiscal year:
2024$240,756 
2025251,366 
2026237,214 
2027231,827 
2028188,554 
Thereafter1,120,748 
Total minimum rental receipts$2,270,465 
Assets Held for Lease
Assets held for lease and included in property and equipment consisted of the following at each fiscal year-end (in thousands):
October 1,
2023
October 2,
2022
Land$78,665 $75,967 
Buildings792,177 771,567 
Equipment63 2,750 
870,905 850,284 
Less accumulated depreciation(672,137)(663,109)
$198,768 $187,175 
v3.23.3
Other Operating Expense (Income), Net (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]  
Impairment and Disposal Costs Included in Impairment and Other Charges
Other operating expense (income), net, in the accompanying consolidated statements of earnings is comprised of the following in each fiscal year (in thousands):
202320222021
Acquisition, integration and strategic initiatives$9,112 $20,081 $
Costs of closed restaurants and other4,786 4,290 1,907 
Operating restaurant impairment charges4,569 5,927 — 
Accelerated depreciation541 1,124 1,592 
Gains on disposition of property and equipment, net(8,171)(30,533)(6,888)
$10,837 $889 $(3,382)
v3.23.3
Segment Reporting (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment
The following table provides information related to our operating segments in each period (in thousands):
202320222021
Revenues by segment:
Jack in the Box$1,195,311 $1,151,188 $1,143,670 
Del Taco496,995 316,895 — 
Consolidated revenues$1,692,306 $1,468,083 $1,143,670 
Segment operating profit:
Jack in the Box$308,548 $310,745 $327,157 
Del Taco30,491 27,981 — 
Total segment operating profit$339,039 $338,726 $327,157 
Depreciation and amortization62,287 56,100 46,500 
Acquisition, integration and strategic initiatives9,112 20,081 
Share-based compensation11,205 7,122 4,048 
Net COLI losses (gains)(5,953)9,911 (9,141)
Gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants(17,998)(3,878)(4,203)
Amortization of favorable and unfavorable leases and subleases, net1,633 1,120 — 
Earnings from operations$278,753 $248,270 $289,946 
Total capital expenditures by segment:
Jack in the Box$53,692 $31,601 $41,008 
Del Taco21,262 14,874 — 
Total capital expenditures$74,954 $46,475 $41,008 
Total depreciation and amortization by segment:
Jack in the Box$35,973 $39,895 $46,500 
Del Taco26,314 16,205 — 
Total depreciation and amortization$62,287 $56,100 $46,500 
v3.23.3
Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Components of Income Taxes
Income taxes consist of the following in each fiscal year (in thousands):
202320222021
Current:
Federal$53,229 $28,934 $36,051 
State17,274 9,320 11,793 
70,503 38,254 47,844 
Deferred:
Federal(10,642)5,344 4,440 
State(1,347)2,513 3,568 
(11,989)7,857 8,008 
Income tax expense from continuing operations$58,514 $46,111 $55,852 
Reconciliation of the Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate to Effective Tax Rate
A reconciliation of the federal statutory income tax rate to our effective tax rate for continuing operations is as follows:
202320222021
Income tax expense at federal statutory rate21.0 %21.0 %21.0 %
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit5.6 %5.2 %5.1 %
Stock compensation tax deficiency (excess tax benefit)— %0.1 %(0.5)%
Benefit of tax credits, net of valuation allowance(0.4)%(0.6)%(0.1)%
Adjustment to state tax provision— %— %0.7 %
Nondeductible goodwill related to the sale of company-operated restaurants4.9 %— %— %
Nondeductible transaction costs— %0.6 %— %
Expense (benefit) related to COLIs(1.0)%2.1 %(1.5)%
Officers’ compensation limitation0.6 %0.4 %0.5 %
Other, net0.2 %(0.3)%— %
30.9 %28.5 %25.2 %
Deferred Tax Assets and Deferred Tax Liabilities
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at each fiscal year-end are presented below (in thousands):
20232022
Deferred tax assets:
Operating and finance lease liabilities$372,095 $351,746 
Accrued defined benefit pension and postretirement benefits18,896 19,090 
Deferred income15,137 13,524 
Accrued legal settlements11,099 15,158 
Accrued insurance8,086 8,339 
Share-based compensation6,139 5,094 
Accrued incentive compensation5,928 2,402 
Tax loss and tax credit carryforwards1,956 4,399 
Capitalized research costs1,943 — 
Other reserves and allowances1,144 1,627 
Accrued compensation expense1,259 1,329 
Property and equipment, net of impairment181 — 
Other, net3,852 2,319 
Total gross deferred tax assets447,715 425,027 
Valuation allowance(1,043)(1,140)
Total net deferred tax assets446,672 423,887 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Operating and finance lease ROU assets(380,040)(361,332)
Intangible assets(84,969)(87,165)
Investment basis limitation(6,191)(6,010)
Property and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation— (5,656)
Other(1,701)(1,408)
Total gross deferred tax liabilities(472,901)(461,571)
Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets$(26,229)$(37,684)
v3.23.3
Retirement Plans (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Reconciliation of Changes in Benefit Obligations, Plan Assets and Funded Status of Retirement Plans The following table provides a reconciliation of the changes in benefit obligations, plan assets, and funded status of our retirement plans for each fiscal year (in thousands):
Qualified PlanSERPPostretirement Health Plans
202320222023202220232022
Change in benefit obligation:
Obligation at beginning of year$293,342 $410,053 $56,891 $75,225 $12,577 $17,162 
Interest cost16,068 12,506 3,149 2,173 700 489 
Participant contributions— — — — 101 92 
Actuarial gain(13,792)(114,999)(1,287)(14,830)(383)(4,062)
Benefits paid(14,884)(14,218)(5,240)(5,677)(1,145)(1,204)
Settlements and other(14,389)— — — 41 100 
Obligation at end of year$266,345 $293,342 $53,513 $56,891 $11,891 $12,577 
Change in plan assets:
Fair value at beginning of year$303,951 $409,708 $— $— $— $— 
Actual return (loss) on plan assets465 (91,539)— — — — 
Participant contributions— — — — 101 92 
Employer contributions— — 5,240 5,677 1,002 1,012 
Benefits paid(14,884)(14,218)(5,240)(5,677)(1,145)(1,204)
Settlements and other(14,389)— — — 42 100 
Fair value at end of year$275,143 $303,951 $— $— $— $— 
Funded (unfunded) status at end of year$8,798 $10,609 $(53,513)$(56,891)$(11,891)$(12,577)
Amounts recognized on the balance sheet:
Noncurrent assets$8,798 $10,609 $— $— $— $— 
Current liabilities— — (5,138)(5,213)(1,072)(1,081)
Noncurrent liabilities— — (48,375)(51,678)(10,819)(11,496)
Total asset (liability) recognized$8,798 $10,609 $(53,513)$(56,891)$(11,891)$(12,577)
Amounts in AOCI not yet reflected in net periodic benefit cost:
Unamortized actuarial loss (gain), net$99,871 $101,372 $13,974 $15,979 $(10,232)$(10,781)
Unamortized prior service cost— — 15 34 — — 
Total$99,871 $101,372 $13,989 $16,013 $(10,232)$(10,781)
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in OCI:
Net actuarial loss (gain)$848 $(5,357)$(1,287)$(14,830)$(383)$(4,062)
Amortization of actuarial (loss) gain(2,349)(2,193)(718)(1,666)932 640 
Amortization of prior service cost— — (19)(19)— — 
Total recognized in OCI(1,501)(7,550)(2,024)(16,515)549 (3,422)
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost3,312 (3,404)3,886 3,858 (232)(151)
Total recognized in comprehensive income$1,811 $(10,954)$1,862 $(12,657)$317 $(3,573)
Amounts in AOCI expected to be amortized in next fiscal net periodic benefit cost:
Net actuarial loss (gain)$2,403 $632 $(914)
Prior service cost— 14 — 
Total$2,403 $646 $(914)
The fair values of the Qualified Plan’s assets by asset category are as follows (in thousands):
Total
Other
(i.e. NAV Assets)
(3)
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Fair Value at September 30, 2023:
Cash and cash equivalents(1)$3,266 $— $— $3,266 $— 
Equity:
Global equity(2)30,879 30,879 — — — 
Fixed income:
Liability-hedging assets(4)184,085 77,653 — 106,432 — 
Alternative credit(5)28,378 28,378 — — — 
Real assets(6)28,535 28,535 — — — 
$275,143 $165,445 $— $109,698 $— 
Fair Value at September 30, 2022:
Cash and cash equivalents(1)$2,267 $— $— $2,267 $— 
Equity:
U.S. equity(7)33,659 — 33,659 — — 
International equity(8)32,807 16,250 16,557 — — 
Fixed income:
Investment grade(9)193,426 — 20,138 173,288 — 
High yield(10)6,970 — 6,970 — — 
Alternative investments(11)12,061 12,061 — — — 
Real estate(12)22,761 22,761 — — — 
$303,951 $51,072 $77,324 $175,555 $— 
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(1)Cash and cash equivalents are comprised of commercial paper, short-term bills and notes, and short-term investment funds, which are valued at quoted prices in active markets for similar securities.
(2)Global equity is comprised of investments in publicly traded common stocks and other equity-type securities issued by companies throughout the world, including convertible securities, preferred stock, rights and warrants.
(3)Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value (“NAV”) per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient are not categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the statement of financial position.
(4)Liability-hedging assets are comprised of investments in fixed income securities or derivatives thereof that are intended to mitigate interest rate risk or reduce the interest rate duration mismatch between the assets and liabilities of the Plan.
(5)Alternative credit includes investments in a range of public and private credit securities, including below investment grade rated bonds and loans, securitized credit, and emerging market debt.
(6)Real assets are investments in public and private debt and equity investments, including but not limited to real estate, infrastructure, timberland and agriculture/farmland.
(7)U.S. equity securities are comprised of investments in common stock of U.S. companies for total return purposes. These investments are valued by the trustee at closing prices from national exchanges on the valuation date.
(8)International equity securities are comprised of investments in common stock of companies located outside of the U.S. for total return purposes. These investments are valued by the trustee at closing prices from national exchanges on the valuation date, or the values are adjusted as a result of market movements following the close of local trading using inputs to models that are observable either directly or indirectly. The portion of these investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value (“NAV”) per share practical expedient can be redeemed on a monthly basis.
(9)Investment grade fixed income consists of debt obligations either issued by the U.S. government or have a rating of BBB- / Baa or higher assigned by a major credit rating agency. These investments are valued based on unadjusted quoted market prices (Level 1), or based on quoted prices in inactive markets, or whose values are based on models, but the inputs to those models are observable either directly or indirectly (Level 2).
(10)High yield fixed income consists primarily of debt obligations that have a rating of below BBB- / Baa or lower assigned by a major credit rating agency. These investments are valued based on unadjusted quoted market prices.
(11)Alternative investments consist primarily of an investment in asset classes other than stocks, bonds, and cash. Alternative investments can include commodities, hedge funds, private equity, managed futures, and derivatives. These investments are valued based on unadjusted quoted market prices and can be redeemed on a bi-monthly basis.
(12)Real estate includes investments in a real estate collective trust for purposes of total return. These investments are valued based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement. These investments can be redeemed on a quarterly basis.
Fair Value of Plan Assets of Pension Plans The following sets forth the PBO, ABO, and fair value of plan assets of our pension plans as of the measurement date in each fiscal year (in thousands):
20232022
Qualified Plan:
Projected benefit obligation$266,345 $293,342 
Accumulated benefit obligation$266,345 $293,342 
Fair value of plan assets$275,143 $303,951 
SERP:
Projected benefit obligation$53,513 $56,891 
Accumulated benefit obligation$53,513 $56,891 
Fair value of plan assets$— $— 
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost The components of the fiscal year net periodic benefit cost were as follows (in thousands): 
202320222021
Qualified Plan:
Interest cost$16,068 $12,506 $12,558 
Expected return on plan assets (15,105)(18,103)(19,340)
Actuarial loss2,349 2,193 3,510 
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost$3,312 $(3,404)$(3,272)
SERP:
Interest cost$3,149 $2,173 $2,169 
Actuarial loss718 1,666 1,743 
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost19 19 19 
Net periodic benefit cost$3,886 $3,858 $3,931 
Postretirement health plans:
Interest cost$700 $489 $563 
Actuarial (gain) loss(932)(640)(341)
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost$(232)$(151)$222 
Determining the Present Values of Benefit Obligations and net Periodic Benefit Costs In determining the present values of our benefit obligations and net periodic benefit costs as of and for the fiscal years ended October 1, 2023, October 2, 2022, and October 3, 2021, we used the following weighted-average assumptions:
202320222021
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations (1):
Qualified Plan:
Discount rate6.10%5.63%3.11%
SERP:
Discount rate6.26%5.80%2.99%
Rate of future pay increases (2)N/AN/AN/A
Postretirement health plans:
Discount rate6.27%5.82%2.95%
Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost (3):
Qualified Plan:
Discount rate5.63%3.11%3.10%
Long-term rate of return on assets5.10%4.50%5.40%
SERP:
Discount rate5.80%2.99%2.84%
Rate of future pay increases (2)N/AN/AN/A
Postretirement health plans:
Discount rate5.82%2.95%2.77%
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(1)Determined as of end of year.
(2)Rate is not applicable as there are no active employees as of fiscal year end 2023, 2022 or 2021.
(3)Determined as of beginning of year.
Health Care Cost Trend Rates for Postretirement Health Plans
For measurement purposes, the weighted-average assumed health care cost trend rates for our postretirement health plans were as follows for each fiscal year:
202320222021
Healthcare cost trend rate for next year:
Participants under age 656.25%6.25%6.50%
Participants age 65 or older6.25%5.75%6.00%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline:
Participants under age 654.50%4.50%4.50%
Participants age 65 or older4.50%4.50%4.50%
Year the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate:
Participants under age 65203120302030
Participants age 65 or older203120282028
Fair Values of Qualified Plan's Assets Our plan asset allocation at the end of each fiscal 2023 and 2022 and respective target allocations were as follows:
2023TargetMinimumMaximum
Cash & cash equivalents1%—%—%—%
Global equity11%12%7%17%
Alternative credit10%9%4%14%
Real assets10%9%4%14%
Liability-hedging assets68%70%60%80%
100%100%
2022TargetMinimumMaximum
Cash & cash equivalents1%1%—%—%
Domestic equities11%11%5%17%
International equities11%11%5%17%
Core fixed funds57%64%57%71%
High yield2%2%—%5%
Alternative investments4%4%—%8%
Real estate7%—%—%5%
Real return bonds7%7%—%14%
100%100%
Contributions Expected to be Paid in Next Fiscal Year and Projected Benefit Payments Contributions expected to be paid in the next fiscal year, the projected benefit payments for each of the next five fiscal years, and the total aggregate amount for the subsequent five fiscal years are as follows (in thousands):
Defined Benefit PlansPostretirement
Health Plans
Estimated net contributions during fiscal 2024$5,138 $1,105 
Estimated future year benefit payments during fiscal years:
2024$20,353 $1,105 
2025$20,536 $1,122 
2026$20,888 $1,133 
2027$21,304 $1,138 
2028$21,708 $1,133 
2029-2033$113,833 $5,346 
v3.23.3
Share-Based Employee Compensation (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense [Abstract]  
Components of Share-Based Compensation Expense The components of share-based compensation expense, included within “Selling, general, and administrative expenses” in our consolidated statements of earnings, in each fiscal year are as follows (in thousands):
202320222021
Nonvested restricted stock units$7,598 $4,544 $2,969 
Stock options19 25 
Performance share awards3,195 1,835 830 
Nonvested restricted stock awards166 434 — 
Non-management directors’ deferred compensation242 290 224 
Total share-based compensation expense$11,205 $7,122 $4,048 
Summary of RSU Activity
The following is a summary of RSU activity for fiscal 2023:
SharesWeighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair
Value
RSUs outstanding at October 2, 2022236,606 $75.98 
Granted186,938 $68.56 
Released(55,919)$81.97 
Forfeited(39,089)$74.01 
RSUs outstanding at October 1, 2023328,536 $70.97 
SharesWeighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair
Value
Restricted stock awards outstanding at October 2, 20224,670 $82.33 
Issued(4,670)$82.33 
Restricted stock awards outstanding at October 1, 2023— $— 
Summary of Stock Option Activity
The following is a summary of stock option activity for fiscal 2023:
SharesWeighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (Years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
(in thousands)
Options outstanding at October 2, 202232,450 $92.80 
Exercised(3,500)$75.23 
Options outstanding at October 1, 202328,950 $94.92 1.11$— 
Options exercisable at October 1, 202328,950 $94.92 1.11$— 
Summary of PSU Activity
The following is a summary of performance share award activity for fiscal 2023:
SharesWeighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair
Value
Performance share awards outstanding at October 2, 202265,382 $79.14 
Granted56,466 $65.74 
Issued(1,126)$70.56 
Forfeited(13,548)$77.54 
Performance share awards outstanding at October 1, 2023107,174 $72.51 
Summary of Stock Equivalent Activity
The following is a summary of the stock equivalent activity for fiscal 2023:
Stock
Equivalents
Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair
Value
Stock equivalents outstanding at October 2, 2022116,274 $45.28 
Deferred directors’ compensation3,072 $81.38 
Dividend equivalents3,635 $78.51 
Stock equivalents outstanding at October 1, 2023122,981 $47.16 
v3.23.3
Average Shares Outstanding (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
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 each fiscal year (in thousands):
202320222021
Weighted-average shares outstanding — basic20,603 21,195 22,402 
Effect of potentially dilutive securities:
Nonvested stock awards and units134 47 62 
Stock options
Performance share awards26 
Weighted-average shares outstanding — diluted20,764 21,245 22,478 
Excluded from diluted weighted-average shares outstanding:
Antidilutive25 23 29 
Performance conditions not satisfied at the end of the period81 61 25 
v3.23.3
Supplemental Consolidated Cash Flow Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract]  
Additional Information Related to Cash Flows
202320222021
Cash paid during the year for:
Income tax payments$17,811 $33,819 $48,200 
Interest payments$78,958 $70,475 $60,413 
Non-cash investing and financing transactions:
Increase in notes and accounts receivable from the sale of restaurant properties$— $10,001 $— 
Increase in dividends accrued or converted to common stock equivalents$285 $275 $232 
Consideration for franchise acquisitions$— $297 $1,305 
Increase in obligations for purchases of property and equipment$3,731 $1,637 $1,755 
v3.23.3
Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statement Information (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statement Information [Abstract]  
Schedule of Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information
October 1,
2023
October 2,
2022
Accounts and other receivables, net:
Trade$93,660 $90,105 
Notes receivable, current portion2,262 8,643 
Income tax receivable949 878 
Other6,953 10,152 
Allowance for doubtful accounts(4,146)(5,975)
$99,678 $103,803 
Other assets, net:
Company-owned life insurance policies$113,205 $108,924 
Franchise tenant improvement allowances43,590 32,429 
Deferred rent receivable41,947 43,891 
Notes receivable, less current portion11,927 11,624 
Other30,038 29,701 
$240,707 $226,569 
Accrued liabilities:
Income tax liabilities$58,155 $6,338 
Payroll and related taxes49,521 43,837 
Legal accruals40,877 59,165 
Insurance31,349 32,272 
Sales and property taxes30,508 30,947 
Deferred rent income19,397 18,525 
Advertising15,597 11,028 
Deferred franchise fees and development fees5,952 5,647 
Other50,822 46,173 
$302,178 $253,932 
Other long-term liabilities:
Defined benefit pension plans$48,375 $51,679 
Deferred franchise and development fees44,522 40,802 
Other50,226 42,213 
$143,123 $134,694 
v3.23.3
Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
USD ($)
restaurant
segment
reporting_unit
Oct. 02, 2022
USD ($)
Oct. 03, 2021
USD ($)
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Restricted cash $ 28,254 $ 27,150  
Capitalized software implementation costs 7,900 10,700  
Amortization expense for software implementation costs 5,000 5,100 $ 2,500
Depreciation $ 61,700 55,800 46,500
Number of operating segments | segment 2    
Number of reporting units | reporting_unit 2    
Deferred gift card income $ 19,397 18,525  
Amounts recognized on unredeemed gift card balances 1,600 $ 700 $ 600
General liability and workers' comp estimated claims to be paid by insurance providers $ 31,300    
Contractual contributions 5.00% 5.00% 5.00%
Accrued advertising costs $ 10,300 $ 3,500  
Marketing and advertising expense $ 38,900 32,600 $ 19,600
Del Taco      
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount 9.00%    
Del Taco | Trademarks and Trade Names      
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Reporting Unit, Percentage of Fair Value in Excess of Carrying Amount 13.00%    
Del Taco | Entity Operated Units      
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Number of restaurants | restaurant 171    
Del Taco | Franchised Units      
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Number of restaurants | restaurant 421    
Jack in the Box      
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Number of restaurants | restaurant 9    
Jack in the Box | Entity Operated Units      
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Number of restaurants | restaurant 142    
Jack in the Box | Franchised Units      
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Number of restaurants | restaurant 2,044    
Sales Concentration Risk | Revenue Benchmark | Del Taco      
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Concentration risk, percentage 4.00%    
Other Assets      
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Cash surrender value of life insurance $ 113,200 108,900  
Accrued Liabilities      
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Deferred gift card income $ 2,900 $ 4,100  
Minimum      
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment assigned lives 1 year    
Maximum      
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]      
Property, plant and equipment assigned lives 35 years    
v3.23.3
Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Allowance for Doubtful Accounts) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]    
Balance as of beginning of period $ (5,975) $ (6,292)
Reversal (provision) for expected credit losses, net 1,788 (4,744)
Write-offs charged against the allowance 41 5,061
Balance as of end of period $ (4,146) $ (5,975)
v3.23.3
Revenue (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2022
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]          
Initial franchise fees, term     20 years    
Revenues     $ 1,692,306 $ 1,468,083 $ 1,143,670
Development fees for unopened stores   $ 8,100 8,100    
Franchise royalties and other          
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]          
Revenues     $ 240,515 $ 216,821 $ 204,725
Franchise Operator          
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]          
Proceeds from sale of franchise $ 7,300        
Franchise Operator | Franchise royalties and other          
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]          
Revenues   $ 7,300      
v3.23.3
Revenue (Disaggregation of Revenue) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Sep. 27, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues $ 1,692,306 $ 1,468,083 $ 1,143,670  
Jack in the Box        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues 1,195,311 1,151,188 1,143,670 $ 1,143,670
Del Taco        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues 496,995 316,895 0  
Company restaurant sales        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues 846,278 701,070 387,766  
Company restaurant sales | Jack in the Box        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues 413,748 414,225 387,766  
Company restaurant sales | Del Taco        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues 432,530 286,845 0  
Franchise contracts        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues 364,591 340,391 346,634  
Franchise contracts | Jack in the Box        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues 351,283 335,936 346,634  
Franchise contracts | Del Taco        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues 13,308 4,455 0  
Franchise royalties        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues 232,733 202,316 193,908  
Franchise royalties | Jack in the Box        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues 207,064 188,902 193,908  
Franchise royalties | Del Taco        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues 25,669 13,414 0  
Franchise advertising contributions        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues 220,942 193,983 188,184  
Franchise advertising contributions | Jack in the Box        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues 199,917 183,076 188,184  
Franchise advertising contributions | Del Taco        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues 21,025 10,907 0  
Technology and sourcing fees        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues 19,980 15,818 16,361  
Technology and sourcing fees | Jack in the Box        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues 16,073 14,740 16,361  
Technology and sourcing fees | Del Taco        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues 3,907 1,078 0  
Franchise fees and other services        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues 7,782 14,505 10,817  
Franchise fees and other services | Jack in the Box        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues 7,226 14,309 10,817  
Franchise fees and other services | Del Taco        
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]        
Revenues $ 556 $ 196 $ 0  
v3.23.3
Revenue (Contract Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Movement in Deferred Revenue [Roll Forward]    
Deferred franchise and development fees at beginning of period $ 46,449 $ 41,520
Changes due to business combinations 0 6,193
Revenue recognized during the period (5,469) (5,891)
Additions during the period 9,494 4,627
Deferred franchise and development fees at end of period $ 50,474 $ 46,449
v3.23.3
Revenue (Estimated Future Franchise Fees) (Details)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 01, 2023
USD ($)
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Remaining performance obligations $ 42,402
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-10-02  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Remaining performance obligations $ 5,191
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-09-30  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Remaining performance obligations $ 4,966
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-09-29  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Remaining performance obligations $ 4,638
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-09-28  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Remaining performance obligations $ 4,290
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2027-10-04  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Remaining performance obligations $ 3,657
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period 1 year
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2028-10-03  
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction [Line Items]  
Remaining performance obligations $ 19,660
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, period
v3.23.3
Business Combination (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 08, 2022
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Goodwill   $ 329,986,000 $ 329,986,000 $ 366,821,000 $ 47,774,000
Del Taco          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Goodwill   193,959,000 193,959,000 230,722,000 0
Revenues     316,900,000    
Net earnings   6,500,000      
Jack in the Box          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Goodwill   136,027,000 $ 136,027,000 $ 136,099,000 $ 47,774,000
Del Taco          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Consideration transferred $ 593,309,000        
Business acquisition, transaction costs 7,141,000        
Vesting period     1 year    
Acquisition related costs     $ 12,300,000    
Goodwill   $ 319,722,000 $ 319,722,000    
Goodwill, expected tax deductible amount 0        
Sublease liability $ 6,000,000        
Sublease useful life 15 years        
Del Taco | Del Taco          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Ownership acquired 100.00%        
Del Taco | Common Stock          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Conversion of shares into cash (in dollars per share) $ 12.51        
Del Taco | Syndicated Credit Facility | Del Taco          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Repayments of debt $ 115,219,000        
v3.23.3
Business Combination (Purchase Consideration) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
7 Months Ended
Mar. 08, 2022
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 03, 2021
Sep. 27, 2020
Common Stock          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Del Taco shares outstanding as of March 8, 2022 (in shares)   82,580,599 82,645,814 82,536,059 82,369,714
Total Del Taco shares outstanding (in shares)   82,580,599 82,645,814 82,536,059 82,369,714
Del Taco          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Del Taco shares outstanding as of March 8, 2022 (in shares) 36,442,000   37,610,000    
Total Del Taco shares outstanding (in shares) 36,442,000   37,610,000    
Total cash consideration paid to selling shareholders $ 470,500        
Business acquisition, transaction costs 7,141        
Replacement share-based payment awards pre-combination vesting expense 449        
Consideration transferred 593,309        
Del Taco | Syndicated Credit Facility | Del Taco          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Del Taco closing indebtedness settled by Jack in the Box $ 115,219        
Del Taco | Common Stock          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Merger Consideration (per Del Taco share) (in dollars per share) $ 12.51        
Del Taco | Del Taco RSAs subject to accelerated vesting          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Del Taco subject to accelerated vesting (in shares)   805,000      
Del Taco | Del Taco RSUs subject to accelerated vesting          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Del Taco subject to accelerated vesting (in shares)   70,000      
Del Taco | Del Taco options subject to accelerated vesting          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Del Taco subject to accelerated vesting (in shares)   292,000      
v3.23.3
Business Combination (Estimated Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 02, 2022
Mar. 08, 2022
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 03, 2021
Liabilities:        
Goodwill $ 366,821   $ 329,986 $ 47,774
Del Taco        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Cash acquired   $ 12,068    
Total aggregate purchase consideration, net of $12,068 cash acquired $ 581,241      
Assets:        
Accounts and other receivables     4,583  
Inventory     3,233  
Prepaid expenses     2,950  
Other current assets     105  
Property and equipment     145,032  
Operating lease right-of-use assets     350,289  
Intangible assets     12,371  
Trademarks     283,500  
Other assets     5,128  
Liabilities:        
Current maturities of long-term debt     22  
Current operating lease liabilities     21,991  
Accounts payable     18,808  
Accrued liabilities     112,579  
Long-term debt, net of current maturities     349  
Long-term operating lease liabilities, net of current portion     303,488  
Deferred tax liabilities     75,355  
Other long-term liabilities     13,080  
Net assets acquired, excluding goodwill     261,519  
Goodwill     $ 319,722  
v3.23.3
Business Combination (Business Combination, Goodwill Segment Allocation) (Details) - Del Taco - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Goodwill, acquired during period $ 319,722 $ 319,722
Del Taco    
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Goodwill, acquired during period 230,722 230,722
Jack in the Box    
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Goodwill, acquired during period $ 89,000 $ 89,000
v3.23.3
Business Combination (Schedule of Intangible Assets and the Useful Lives) (Details) - Del Taco
$ in Thousands
Mar. 08, 2022
USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Estimated fair value of acquired intangible assets $ 295,871
Franchise contracts  
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired $ 9,700
Weighted Average Useful Life (Years) 18 years
Sublease assets  
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Finite-lived intangible assets acquired $ 2,671
Weighted Average Useful Life (Years) 13 years
Trademarks  
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Indefinite-lived intangible assets acquired $ 283,500
v3.23.3
Business Combination (Schedule of Pro Forma Information) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
9 Months Ended
Jul. 09, 2023
Jul. 10, 2022
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]    
Total revenue $ 1,686,160 $ 1,665,660
Net earnings $ 118,000 $ 133,485
v3.23.3
Summary of Refranchisings and Franchise Acquisitions (Summary Of Refranchisings And Franchise Acquisitions) (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
USD ($)
restaurant
Oct. 02, 2022
USD ($)
restaurant
Oct. 03, 2021
USD ($)
restaurant
Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Line Items]      
Proceeds from the sale of company-operated restaurants $ 85,221 $ 6,391 $ 1,827
Goodwill related to the sale of company-operated restaurants (72) (948)  
Gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants 8,171 30,533 $ 6,888
Del Taco      
Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Line Items]      
Goodwill related to the sale of company-operated restaurants $ 0 $ 0  
Entity Operated Units      
Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Line Items]      
Restaurants sold to Jack in the Box franchisees | restaurant 5 15 0
Proceeds from the sale of company-operated restaurants $ 85,221 $ 6,391 $ 1,827
Net assets sold (primarily property and equipment) (17,101) (1,565) 0
Goodwill related to the sale of company-operated restaurants (35,544) (948) 0
Other (926) 0 2,376
Gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants 17,998 3,878 4,203
Proceeds from the extension of franchise and lease agreements from the sale of restaurants in prior years 900 1,400 1,800
Payments for Commissions (1,614) 0 0
Franchisor Costs (3,086) 0 0
Increase (Decrease) in Sublease Liabilities (8,559) 0 0
Gain (Loss) on Termination of Lease $ (393) $ 0 $ 0
Entity Operated Units | Del Taco      
Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Line Items]      
Restaurants sold to Jack in the Box franchisees | restaurant 111 0 0
v3.23.3
Summary of Refranchisings and Franchise Acquisitions (Narrative) (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
USD ($)
restaurant
Oct. 02, 2022
USD ($)
restaurant
Oct. 03, 2021
USD ($)
restaurant
Jan. 22, 2023
USD ($)
Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Line Items]        
Number of restaurants acquired from franchisees | restaurant 0 13 20  
Goodwill $ 329,986 $ 366,821 $ 47,774  
Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment        
Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Line Items]        
Goodwill       $ 300
Franchise Acquisitions        
Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Line Items]        
Receivables eliminated in acquisition accounting   300    
Goodwill   $ 0 $ 613  
v3.23.3
Summary of Refranchisings and Franchise Acquisitions (Purchase Price Allocations on Franchise Acquisitions) (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
USD ($)
restaurant
Oct. 02, 2022
USD ($)
restaurant
Oct. 03, 2021
USD ($)
restaurant
Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Line Items]      
Number of restaurants acquired from franchisees | restaurant 0 13 20
Goodwill $ 329,986 $ 366,821 $ 47,774
Gains on the acquisition of franchise-operated restaurants   (309) (340)
Franchise Acquisitions      
Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Line Items]      
Inventory   0 258
Property and equipment   540 1,136
Intangible assets   66 245
Other assets   0 10
Goodwill   0 613
Liabilities assumed   0 (277)
Total consideration   $ 297 $ 1,645
v3.23.3
Summary of Refranchisings and Franchise Acquisitions (Disclosure of Assets Held-for-sale) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Line Items]    
Assets held for sale $ 13,925 $ 17,019
Jack in the Box    
Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Line Items]    
Assets held for sale 11,097 14,151
Other    
Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Line Items]    
Assets held for sale 766 2,868
Del Taco | Property, Plant and Equipment    
Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Line Items]    
Assets held for sale 771 0
Del Taco | Goodwill    
Summary Of Refranchisings, Franchisee Development And Acquisitions [Line Items]    
Assets held for sale $ 1,291 $ 0
v3.23.3
Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Goodwill, beginning balance $ 366,821 $ 47,774  
Goodwill related to the sale of company-operated restaurants (72) (948)  
Reclassified to assets held for sale     $ (1,291)
Goodwill, ending balance 329,986 366,821 47,774
Jack in the Box      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Goodwill, acquired during period   273  
Goodwill related to the sale of company-operated restaurants (35,472)    
Del Taco      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Goodwill, acquired during period 319,722 319,722  
Goodwill, ending balance 319,722    
Jack in the Box      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Goodwill, beginning balance 136,099 47,774  
Goodwill related to the sale of company-operated restaurants (72) (948)  
Reclassified to assets held for sale 0    
Goodwill, ending balance 136,027 136,099 47,774
Jack in the Box | Jack in the Box      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Goodwill, acquired during period   273  
Goodwill related to the sale of company-operated restaurants 0    
Jack in the Box | Del Taco      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Goodwill, acquired during period 89,000 89,000  
Del Taco      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Goodwill, beginning balance 230,722 0  
Goodwill related to the sale of company-operated restaurants 0 0  
Reclassified to assets held for sale   (1,291)  
Goodwill, ending balance 193,959 230,722 $ 0
Del Taco | Jack in the Box      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Goodwill, acquired during period   0  
Goodwill related to the sale of company-operated restaurants (35,472)    
Del Taco | Del Taco      
Goodwill [Roll Forward]      
Goodwill, acquired during period $ 230,722 $ 230,722  
v3.23.3
Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule of Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Definite-lived intangible assets:    
Gross Amount $ 12,668 $ 12,901
Accumulated Amortization (1,338) (577)
Net Amount 11,330 12,324
Indefinite-lived intangible assets:    
Gross Amount 283,500 283,500
Sublease assets    
Definite-lived intangible assets:    
Gross Amount 2,671 2,671
Accumulated Amortization (381) (139)
Net Amount 2,290 2,532
Franchise contracts    
Definite-lived intangible assets:    
Gross Amount 9,700 9,700
Accumulated Amortization (850) (311)
Net Amount 8,850 9,389
Reacquired franchise rights    
Definite-lived intangible assets:    
Gross Amount 297 530
Accumulated Amortization (107) (127)
Net Amount $ 190 $ 403
v3.23.3
Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Estimated Amortization Expense) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]    
2024 $ 801  
2025 801  
2026 801  
2027 815  
2028 and thereafter 8,112  
Net Amount $ 11,330 $ 12,324
v3.23.3
Fair Value Measurements (Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total liabilities at fair value $ 15,051 $ 13,820
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total liabilities at fair value 15,051 13,820
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total liabilities at fair value 0 0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total liabilities at fair value 0 0
Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total liabilities at fair value 15,051 13,820
Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total liabilities at fair value 15,051 13,820
Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total liabilities at fair value 0 0
Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Total liabilities at fair value $ 0 $ 0
v3.23.3
Fair Value Measurements (Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of Notes) (Details) - Senior Notes - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Series 2019 Class A-2 Notes    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Total debt   $ 570,700
Series 2019 Class A-2 Notes | Carrying Amount    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Total debt $ 706,875 714,125
Series 2019 Class A-2 Notes | Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Total debt 640,046 641,851
Series 2022 Class A-2 Notes    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Total debt 268,125 270,875
Series 2022 Class A-2 Notes | Carrying Amount    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Total debt 1,067,000 1,089,000
Series 2022 Class A-2 Notes | Fair Value    
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]    
Total debt $ 903,056 $ 917,428
v3.23.3
Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Series 2022-1 Variable Funding Notes, variable interest rate of 6.322% at October 1, 2023 | Senior Notes    
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]    
Amounts drawn under letter agreement $ 0 $ 50,000
v3.23.3
Indebtedness (Schedule of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Feb. 11, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Finance lease obligations and other debt $ 1,626 $ 1,690  
Total debt 1,775,501 1,854,815  
Less current maturities of long-term debt (29,964) (30,169)  
Less unamortized debt issuance costs (20,604) (25,106)  
Long-term debt 1,724,933 1,799,540  
Senior Notes | Series 2022 Class A-2 Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Senior secured notes $ 268,125 270,875  
Interest rate 4.476%    
Senior Notes | Series 2019-1 4.970% Fixed Rate Class A-2-III Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Senior secured notes $ 438,750 443,250  
Interest rate 4.97%    
Senior Notes | Series 2022-1 3.445% Fixed Rate Class A-2-I Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Senior secured notes $ 533,500 544,500  
Interest rate     3.445%
Senior Notes | Series 2022-1 4.136% Fixed Rate Class A-2-II Notes      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Senior secured notes $ 533,500 544,500  
Interest rate 4.136%   4.136%
Senior Notes | Series 2022-1 Variable Funding Notes, variable interest rate of 6.322% at October 1, 2023      
Debt Instrument [Line Items]      
Revolving credit facility $ 0 $ 50,000  
Interest rate 6.322%    
v3.23.3
Indebtedness (Narrative) (Details)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Apr. 16, 2023
USD ($)
Oct. 01, 2023
USD ($)
extension
Oct. 02, 2022
USD ($)
Oct. 03, 2021
USD ($)
Aug. 31, 2027
Mar. 08, 2022
USD ($)
Feb. 11, 2022
USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Loss on extinguishment of debt   $ 0 $ 7,700,000 $ 0      
Debt issuance costs   $ 20,604,000 25,106,000        
Del Taco | Bridge Loan              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity           $ 600,000,000  
Term loan debt issuance cost           2,100,000  
Line of Credit | Del Taco              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Unused borrowing capacity           75,000,000  
Debt issuance costs           300,000  
Line of Credit | Del Taco | Syndicated Credit Facility              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Principal amount           75,000,000  
Total debt           115,200,000  
Line of Credit | Del Taco | Revolving Credit Facility              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Principal amount           $ 20,000,000  
Series 2022 Class A-2 Notes | Senior Notes              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Principal amount             $ 550,000,000
Class A-2-II Notes | Senior Notes              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Principal amount             550,000,000
Series 2022-1 Class A-1 Notes | Senior Notes              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity             $ 150,000,000
Series 2022-1 Variable Funding Notes, variable interest rate of 6.322% at October 1, 2023 | Senior Notes              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Interest rate   6.322%          
Revolving credit facility   $ 0 50,000,000        
Unused borrowing capacity   100,500,000          
Line of credit issued   $ 49,500,000          
Number of extensions for variable funding notes | extension   2          
Series 2022-1 Variable Funding Notes, variable interest rate of 6.322% at October 1, 2023 | Senior Notes | Forecast              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Interest rate         5.00%    
Series 2022-1 Variable Funding Notes, variable interest rate of 6.322% at October 1, 2023 | Senior Notes | Minimum              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Basis spread on variable rate   0.50%          
Series 2022-1 Variable Funding Notes, variable interest rate of 6.322% at October 1, 2023 | Senior Notes | Maximum              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Basis spread on variable rate   1.00%          
Series 2022 Class A-2 Notes | Senior Notes              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Interest rate   4.476%          
Total debt   $ 268,125,000 270,875,000        
Effective interest rate   4.851%          
Series 2019-1 Class A-2-III Notes | Senior Notes              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Effective interest rate   5.258%          
Series 2022-1 3.445% Fixed Rate Class A-2-I Notes | Senior Notes              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Interest rate             3.445%
Total debt   $ 533,500,000 544,500,000        
Effective interest rate   3.796%          
Series 2022-1 4.136% Fixed Rate Class A-2-II Notes | Senior Notes              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Interest rate   4.136%         4.136%
Total debt   $ 533,500,000 544,500,000        
Effective interest rate   4.347%          
Series 2019 Class A-2 Notes | Senior Notes              
Debt Instrument [Line Items]              
Total debt     $ 570,700,000        
Loss on extinguishment of debt $ 5,600,000            
Debt issuance costs             $ 17,400,000
Specified maximum leverage ratio   5.0          
v3.23.3
Indebtedness (Scheduled Principal Payments of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]    
2024 $ 29,964  
2025 29,905  
2026 289,156  
2027 516,034  
2028 15,538  
Thereafter 894,904  
Total debt $ 1,775,501 $ 1,854,815
v3.23.3
Leases (Narrative) (Details)
Oct. 01, 2023
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]  
Lease term (in years) 20 years
Minimum  
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]  
Lease renewal option as lessor (in years) 1 year
Minimum | Restaurant and Office Equipment  
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]  
Lease term (in years) 3 years
Maximum  
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]  
Lease renewal option as lessor (in years) 20 years
Maximum | Restaurant and Office Equipment  
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]  
Lease term (in years) 8 years
v3.23.3
Leases (Supplemental Balance Sheet Information) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Leases [Abstract]    
Operating lease ROU assets $ 1,397,555 $ 1,332,135
Finance lease ROU assets 971 854
Total ROU assets 1,398,526 1,332,989
Current operating lease liabilities 142,518 171,311
Current finance lease liabilities 689 896
Long-term operating lease liabilities 1,265,514 1,165,097
Long-term finance lease liabilities 627 435
Total lease liabilities $ 1,409,348 $ 1,337,739
Finance Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Finance Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Current maturities of long-term debt Current maturities of long-term debt
Finance Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Long-term debt Long-term debt
v3.23.3
Leases (Lessee Lease Costs) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Finance lease cost:      
Amortization of ROU assets $ 691 $ 827 $ 807
Interest on lease liabilities 55 67 89
Operating lease cost 240,153 218,837 194,149
Short-term lease cost 730 824 427
Variable lease cost 50,448 48,872 43,498
Lease cost, total 292,077 269,427 238,970
Property taxes and common area maintenance costs $ 39,900 $ 38,200 $ 38,000
Weighted-average remaining lease term (in years):      
Finance leases 1 year 8 months 12 days 1 year 6 months  
Operating leases 11 years 1 month 6 days 10 years  
Weighted-average discount rate:      
Finance leases 7.10% 3.80%  
Operating leases 5.50% 4.60%  
v3.23.3
Leases (Finance and Operating Lease Payments) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Finance Leases    
2024 $ 757  
2025 651  
2026 18  
2027 0  
2028 0  
Thereafter 0  
Total future lease payments 1,426  
Less: imputed interest (110)  
Present value of lease liabilities 1,316  
Less current portion (689) $ (896)
Long-term lease obligations 627 435
Finance lease, noncancellable commitments 1,400  
Operating Leases    
2024 217,591  
2025 217,931  
2026 202,189  
2027 192,088  
2028 154,422  
Thereafter 971,239  
Total future lease payments 1,955,460  
Less: imputed interest (547,428)  
Present value of lease liabilities 1,408,032  
Less current portion (142,518) (171,311)
Long-term lease obligations 1,265,514 $ 1,165,097
Operating lease, noncancellable commitments $ 1,350,100  
v3.23.3
Leases (Assets Recorded Under Finance Leases) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Property, plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Less accumulated amortization $ (6,511) $ (6,047)
Finance lease, right-of-use assets 971 854
Buildings    
Property, plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Finance lease, right-of-use asset before amortization 1,342 1,342
Equipment    
Property, plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Finance lease, right-of-use asset before amortization $ 6,140 $ 5,559
v3.23.3
Leases (Supplemental Cash Flow and Non-cash Information) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:    
Operating cash flows from operating leases $ 236,356 $ 218,605
Operating cash flows from financing leases 55 67
Financing cash flows from financing leases 836 907
Supplemental noncash information on lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets:    
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease obligations 250,862 221,466
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new financing lease obligations $ 5 $ 45
v3.23.3
Leases (Sale, Leaseback Transactions) (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
USD ($)
saleLeasebackTransaction
Oct. 02, 2022
USD ($)
saleLeasebackTransaction
Oct. 03, 2021
USD ($)
saleLeasebackTransaction
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]      
Number of sales - leaseback transactions completed | saleLeasebackTransaction 1 4 2
Proceeds from the sale and leaseback of assets $ 3,673 $ 10,768 $ 3,884
Restaurant      
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]      
Proceeds from the sale and leaseback of assets 3,700 10,800  
Gain on sale of leaseback transaction $ (100) $ 200  
Initial term of operating lease 20 years   20 years
Restaurant | Minimum      
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]      
Initial term of operating lease   16 years  
Restaurant | Maximum      
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]      
Initial term of operating lease   20 years  
Multi-tenant Commercial Property      
Sale Leaseback Transaction [Line Items]      
Proceeds from the sale and leaseback of assets     $ 3,900
Gain on sale of leaseback transaction     $ 100
v3.23.3
Leases (Rental Income) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Operating Lease, Lease Income, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Revenues Revenues  
Amortization of sublease assets and liabilities, net $ (1,633) $ (1,120) $ 0
Operating lease income - closed restaurants and other 7,463 6,407  
Owned Properties      
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Operating lease income - closed restaurants and other 76 60  
Leased Properties      
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Operating lease income - closed restaurants and other 7,387 6,347  
Franchise contracts      
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Operating lease income - franchise 243,197 231,773  
Variable lease income - franchise 120,710 108,420  
Amortization of sublease assets and liabilities, net 684 198  
Franchise rental revenues 364,591 340,391  
Franchise contracts | Owned Properties      
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Operating lease income - franchise 17,805 19,221  
Variable lease income - franchise 12,700 12,418  
Amortization of sublease assets and liabilities, net 0 0  
Franchise rental revenues 30,505 31,639  
Franchise contracts | Leased Properties      
Lessor, Lease, Description [Line Items]      
Operating lease income - franchise 225,392 212,552  
Variable lease income - franchise 108,010 96,002  
Amortization of sublease assets and liabilities, net 684 198  
Franchise rental revenues $ 334,086 $ 308,752  
v3.23.3
Leases (Future Minimum Receipts) (Details)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 01, 2023
USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]  
2024 $ 240,756
2025 251,366
2026 237,214
2027 231,827
2028 188,554
Thereafter 1,120,748
Total minimum rental receipts $ 2,270,465
v3.23.3
Leases (Assets Held for Lease) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]    
Land $ 92,007 $ 86,134
Buildings 968,221 960,984
Equipment 166,714 163,527
Property and equipment, at cost 1,258,589 1,228,916
Less accumulated depreciation (846,559) (810,752)
Property and equipment, net 412,030 418,164
Other Assets    
Property Subject to or Available for Operating Lease [Line Items]    
Land 78,665 75,967
Buildings 792,177 771,567
Equipment 63 2,750
Property and equipment, at cost 870,905 850,284
Less accumulated depreciation (672,137) (663,109)
Property and equipment, net $ 198,768 $ 187,175
v3.23.3
Other Operating Expense (Income), Net (Impairment and Disposal Costs Included in Impairment and Other Charges) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]      
Acquisition, integration and strategic initiatives $ 9,112 $ 20,081 $ 7
Costs of closed restaurants and other 4,786 4,290 1,907
Operating restaurant impairment charges 4,569 5,927 0
Accelerated depreciation 541 1,124 1,592
Gains on disposition of property and equipment, net (8,171) (30,533) (6,888)
Impairment and other charges, net $ 10,837 $ 889 $ (3,382)
v3.23.3
Other Operating Expense (Income), Net (Narrative) (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
USD ($)
restaurant
Oct. 02, 2022
USD ($)
Oct. 03, 2021
USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Operating restaurant impairment charges $ 4,569 $ 5,927 $ 0
Jack in the Box      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Number of restaurants | restaurant 9    
Sale Of Related Markets      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Operating restaurant impairment charges $ 4,400 3,200  
Early Termination Of Contract      
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]      
Operating restaurant impairment charges   $ 2,700  
v3.23.3
Segment Reporting (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Sep. 27, 2020
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Revenues $ 1,692,306 $ 1,468,083 $ 1,143,670  
Total segment operating profit 339,039 338,726 327,157  
Depreciation and amortization 62,287 56,100 46,500  
Acquisition, integration and strategic initiatives 9,112 20,081 7  
Share-based compensation expense 11,205 7,122 4,048  
Net COLI losses (gains) (5,953) 9,911 (9,141)  
Gains on the sale of company-operated restaurants (17,998) (3,878) (4,203)  
Amortization of sublease assets and liabilities, net 1,633 1,120 0  
Earnings from operations 278,753 248,270 289,946  
Total capital expenditures 74,954 46,475 41,008  
Jack in the Box        
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Revenues 1,195,311 1,151,188 1,143,670 $ 1,143,670
Total segment operating profit 308,548 310,745 327,157  
Depreciation and amortization 35,973 39,895 46,500  
Total capital expenditures 53,692 31,601 41,008  
Del Taco        
Segment Reporting, Asset Reconciling Item [Line Items]        
Revenues 496,995 316,895 0  
Total segment operating profit 30,491 27,981 0  
Depreciation and amortization 26,314 16,205 0  
Total capital expenditures $ 21,262 $ 14,874 $ 0  
v3.23.3
Income Taxes (Components of Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Current:      
Federal $ 53,229 $ 28,934 $ 36,051
State 17,274 9,320 11,793
Total Current 70,503 38,254 47,844
Deferred:      
Federal (10,642) 5,344 4,440
State (1,347) 2,513 3,568
Total Deferred (11,989) 7,857 8,008
Income tax expense from continuing operations $ 58,514 $ 46,111 $ 55,852
v3.23.3
Income Taxes (Reconciliation of the Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate to Effective Tax Rate) (Details)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Income tax expense at federal statutory rate 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit 5.60% 5.20% 5.10%
Stock compensation tax deficiency (excess tax benefit) 0.00% 0.10% (0.50%)
Benefit of tax credits, net of valuation allowance (0.40%) (0.60%) (0.10%)
Adjustment to state tax provision 0.00% 0.00% 0.70%
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Other, Percent 4.90% 0.00% 0.00%
Nondeductible transaction costs 0.00% 0.60% 0.00%
Expense (benefit) related to COLIs (0.010) 0.021 (0.015)
Officers’ compensation limitation 0.60% 0.40% 0.50%
Other, net 0.20% (0.30%) 0.00%
Effective tax rate 30.90% 28.50% 25.20%
v3.23.3
Income Taxes (Deferred Tax Assets and Deferred Tax Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Deferred tax assets:    
Operating and finance lease liabilities $ 372,095 $ 351,746
Accrued defined benefit pension and postretirement benefits 18,896 19,090
Accrued legal settlements 11,099 15,158
Deferred income 15,137 13,524
Accrued insurance 8,086 8,339
Share-based compensation 6,139 5,094
Deferred Tax Assets, in Process Research and Development 1,943 0
Tax loss and tax credit carryforwards 1,956 4,399
Accrued incentive compensation 5,928 2,402
Other reserves and allowances 1,144 1,627
Accrued compensation expense 1,259 1,329
Property and equipment, net of impairment 181 0
Other, net 3,852 2,319
Total gross deferred tax assets 447,715 425,027
Valuation allowance (1,043) (1,140)
Total net deferred tax assets 446,672 423,887
Deferred tax liabilities:    
Operating and finance lease ROU assets (380,040) (361,332)
Intangible assets (84,969) (87,165)
Property and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation 0 (5,656)
Investment basis limitation (6,191) (6,010)
Other (1,701) (1,408)
Total gross deferred tax liabilities (472,901) (461,571)
Net deferred tax (liabilities) assets $ 26,229 $ 37,684
v3.23.3
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]    
State net operating loss carryforwards $ 12,400  
State net operating loss carryforwards, not subject to expiration 9,600  
Valuation allowance $ 1,043 $ 1,140
v3.23.3
Retirement Plans (Narrative) (Details)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
USD ($)
healthcarePlan
Oct. 01, 2023
USD ($)
benefitPlan
healthcarePlan
Oct. 02, 2022
USD ($)
Oct. 03, 2021
USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]        
Number of sponsored defined benefit pension plans | benefitPlan   2    
Lump sum payments from qualified plan $ 14,400,000      
Number of healthcare plans | healthcarePlan 2 2    
Cash flow period extension   30 years    
Decrease in discount rate and expected return on plan assets (as a percent)   0.0025    
Decrease in earnings before income taxes from 0.25% decrease in the discount rate   $ 100,000    
Decrease in earnings before income taxes from 0.25% decrease in the long-term rate of return on assets   1,000,000    
Minimum required contribution for retirement plans $ 0 0    
Qualified Defined Contribution Plan        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]        
Defined contribution plan, Company contributions   2,300,000 $ 2,100,000 $ 1,600,000
Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plan        
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]        
Defined contribution plan, Company contributions   $ 100,000 $ 100,000 $ 100,000
Maximum annual contributions per employee, percent   50.00%    
Maximum annual contributions per employee, percent of bonus   85.00%    
v3.23.3
Retirement Plans (Reconciliation of Changes in Benefit Obligations, Plan Assets and Funded Status of Retirement Plans) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]      
Fair value at beginning of year $ 303,951    
Fair value at end of year 275,143 $ 303,951  
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts for Asset (Liability) Recognized in Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]      
Net actuarial loss (gain) (823) (24,249) $ (44,134)
Total recognized in OCI (2,977) (27,487) (49,065)
Qualified Plan      
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]      
Obligation at beginning of year 293,342 410,053  
Interest cost 16,068 12,506 12,558
Participant contributions 0 0  
Actuarial gain (13,792) (114,999)  
Benefits paid (14,884) (14,218)  
Settlements and other (14,389) 0  
Obligation at end of year 266,345 293,342 410,053
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]      
Fair value at beginning of year 303,951 409,708  
Actual return (loss) on plan assets 465 (91,539)  
Participant contributions 0 0  
Employer contributions 0 0  
Benefits paid (14,884) (14,218)  
Settlements and other (14,389) 0  
Fair value at end of year 275,143 303,951 409,708
Funded (unfunded) status at end of year 8,798 10,609  
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts for Asset (Liability) Recognized in Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]      
Noncurrent assets 8,798 10,609  
Current liabilities 0 0  
Noncurrent liabilities 0 0  
Total asset (liability) recognized 8,798 10,609  
Unamortized actuarial loss (gain), net 99,871 101,372  
Unamortized prior service cost 0 0  
Total 99,871 101,372  
Net actuarial loss (gain) 848 (5,357)  
Amortization of actuarial (loss) gain (2,349) (2,193)  
Amortization of prior service cost 0 0  
Total recognized in OCI (1,501) (7,550)  
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost 3,312 (3,404) (3,272)
Total recognized in comprehensive income 1,811 (10,954)  
Net actuarial loss (gain) 2,403    
Prior service cost 0    
Total 2,403    
SERP      
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]      
Obligation at beginning of year 56,891 75,225  
Interest cost 3,149 2,173 2,169
Participant contributions 0 0  
Actuarial gain (1,287) (14,830)  
Benefits paid (5,240) (5,677)  
Settlements and other 0 0  
Obligation at end of year 53,513 56,891 75,225
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]      
Fair value at beginning of year 0 0  
Actual return (loss) on plan assets 0 0  
Participant contributions 0 0  
Employer contributions 5,240 5,677  
Benefits paid (5,240) (5,677)  
Settlements and other 0 0  
Fair value at end of year 0 0 0
Funded (unfunded) status at end of year (53,513) (56,891)  
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts for Asset (Liability) Recognized in Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]      
Noncurrent assets 0 0  
Current liabilities (5,138) (5,213)  
Noncurrent liabilities (48,375) (51,678)  
Total asset (liability) recognized (53,513) (56,891)  
Unamortized actuarial loss (gain), net 13,974 15,979  
Unamortized prior service cost 15 34  
Total 13,989 16,013  
Net actuarial loss (gain) (1,287) (14,830)  
Amortization of actuarial (loss) gain (718) (1,666)  
Amortization of prior service cost (19) (19)  
Total recognized in OCI (2,024) (16,515)  
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost 3,886 3,858 3,931
Total recognized in comprehensive income 1,862 (12,657)  
Net actuarial loss (gain) 632    
Prior service cost 14    
Total 646    
Postretirement Health Plans      
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]      
Obligation at beginning of year 12,577 17,162  
Interest cost 700 489 563
Participant contributions 101 92  
Actuarial gain (383) (4,062)  
Benefits paid (1,145) (1,204)  
Settlements and other 41 100  
Obligation at end of year 11,891 12,577 17,162
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]      
Fair value at beginning of year 0 0  
Actual return (loss) on plan assets 0 0  
Participant contributions 101 92  
Employer contributions 1,002 1,012  
Benefits paid (1,145) (1,204)  
Settlements and other 42 100  
Fair value at end of year 0 0 0
Funded (unfunded) status at end of year (11,891) (12,577)  
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts for Asset (Liability) Recognized in Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]      
Noncurrent assets 0 0  
Current liabilities (1,072) (1,081)  
Noncurrent liabilities (10,819) (11,496)  
Total asset (liability) recognized (11,891) (12,577)  
Unamortized actuarial loss (gain), net (10,232) (10,781)  
Unamortized prior service cost 0 0  
Total (10,232) (10,781)  
Net actuarial loss (gain) (383) (4,062)  
Amortization of actuarial (loss) gain 932 640  
Amortization of prior service cost 0 0  
Total recognized in OCI 549 (3,422)  
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost (232) (151) $ 222
Total recognized in comprehensive income 317 $ (3,573)  
Net actuarial loss (gain) (914)    
Prior service cost 0    
Total $ (914)    
v3.23.3
Retirement Plans (Fair Value of Plan Assets of Pension Plans) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets $ 275,143 $ 303,951  
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 77,324  
Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 165,445 51,072  
Cash & cash equivalents      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 3,266 2,267  
Cash & cash equivalents | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Cash & cash equivalents | Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Domestic equities      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets   33,659  
Domestic equities | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets   33,659  
Domestic equities | Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets   0  
International equities      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 30,879 32,807  
International equities | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 16,557  
International equities | Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 30,879 16,250  
Liability-hedging assets      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 184,085 193,426  
Liability-hedging assets | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 20,138  
Liability-hedging assets | Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 77,653 0  
High yield      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets   6,970  
High yield | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets   6,970  
High yield | Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets   0  
Alternative investments      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 28,378 12,061  
Alternative investments | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Alternative investments | Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 28,378 12,061  
Real estate      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 28,535 22,761  
Real estate | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1)      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 0 0  
Real estate | Fair Value Measured at Net Asset Value Per Share      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Fair value of plan assets 28,535 22,761  
Qualified Plan      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Projected benefit obligation 266,345 293,342 $ 410,053
Accumulated benefit obligation 266,345 293,342  
Fair value of plan assets 275,143 303,951 409,708
SERP      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Projected benefit obligation 53,513 56,891 75,225
Accumulated benefit obligation 53,513 56,891  
Fair value of plan assets $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
v3.23.3
Retirement Plans (Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Interest Cost, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Other pension and post-retirement expenses, net Other pension and post-retirement expenses, net Other pension and post-retirement expenses, net
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit) Excluding Service Cost, Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Other pension and post-retirement expenses, net Other pension and post-retirement expenses, net Other pension and post-retirement expenses, net
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit (Cost) Credit, Amortization of Gain (Loss), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Amortization of actuarial losses and prior service cost reclassified to earnings Amortization of actuarial losses and prior service cost reclassified to earnings Amortization of actuarial losses and prior service cost reclassified to earnings
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost (Credit), Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit), Statement of Income or Comprehensive Income [Extensible Enumeration] Amortization of actuarial losses and prior service cost reclassified to earnings Amortization of actuarial losses and prior service cost reclassified to earnings Amortization of actuarial losses and prior service cost reclassified to earnings
Other pension and post-retirement expenses, net $ 6,967 $ 303 $ 881
Qualified Plan      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Interest cost 16,068 12,506 12,558
Expected return on plan assets (15,105) (18,103) (19,340)
Actuarial (gain) loss 2,349 2,193 3,510
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost 3,312 (3,404) (3,272)
SERP      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Interest cost 3,149 2,173 2,169
Actuarial (gain) loss 718 1,666 1,743
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost 19 19 19
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost 3,886 3,858 3,931
Postretirement Health Plans      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Interest cost 700 489 563
Actuarial (gain) loss (932) (640) (341)
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost $ (232) $ (151) $ 222
v3.23.3
Retirement Plans (Determining the Present Values of Benefit Obligations and Net Periodic Benefit Costs) (Details) - employee
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Qualified Plan      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, Discount rate 6.10% 5.63% 3.11%
Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Discount rate 5.63% 3.11% 3.10%
Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Long-term rate of return on assets 5.10% 4.50% 5.40%
SERP      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, Discount rate 6.26% 5.80% 2.99%
Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Discount rate 5.80% 2.99% 2.84%
Number of active employees   0 0
Postretirement Health Plans      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations, Discount rate 6.27% 5.82% 2.95%
Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost, Discount rate 5.82% 2.95% 2.77%
v3.23.3
Retirement Plans (Health Care Cost Trend Rates for Postretirement Health Plans) (Details)
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Participants under age 65      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Health care cost trend rate for next year 6.25% 6.25% 6.50%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline 4.50% 4.50% 4.50%
Participants age 65 or older      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Health care cost trend rate for next year 6.25% 5.75% 6.00%
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline 4.50% 4.50% 4.50%
v3.23.3
Retirement Plans (Schedule of Plan Asset Allocation) (Details)
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Percentage of plan assets, equity securities 100.00% 100.00%
Asset allocation, target, equity securities 100.00% 100.00%
Cash & cash equivalents    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Percentage of plan assets, equity securities 1.00% 1.00%
Asset allocation, target, equity securities 0.00% 1.00%
Domestic equities    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Percentage of plan assets, equity securities   11.00%
Asset allocation, target, equity securities   11.00%
International equities    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Percentage of plan assets, equity securities 11.00% 11.00%
Asset allocation, target, equity securities 12.00% 11.00%
Core fixed funds    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Percentage of plan assets, equity securities 68.00% 57.00%
Asset allocation, target, equity securities 70.00% 64.00%
High yield    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Percentage of plan assets, equity securities   2.00%
Asset allocation, target, equity securities   2.00%
Alternative investments    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Percentage of plan assets, equity securities 10.00% 4.00%
Asset allocation, target, equity securities 9.00% 4.00%
Real estate    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Percentage of plan assets, equity securities 10.00% 7.00%
Asset allocation, target, equity securities 9.00% 0.00%
Real return bonds    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Percentage of plan assets, equity securities   7.00%
Asset allocation, target, equity securities   7.00%
Minimum | Cash & cash equivalents    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Asset allocation, target, equity securities 0.00% 0.00%
Minimum | Domestic equities    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Asset allocation, target, equity securities   5.00%
Minimum | International equities    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Asset allocation, target, equity securities 7.00% 5.00%
Minimum | Core fixed funds    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Asset allocation, target, equity securities 60.00% 57.00%
Minimum | High yield    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Asset allocation, target, equity securities   0.00%
Minimum | Alternative investments    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Asset allocation, target, equity securities 4.00% 0.00%
Minimum | Real estate    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Asset allocation, target, equity securities 4.00% 0.00%
Minimum | Real return bonds    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Asset allocation, target, equity securities   0.00%
Maximum | Cash & cash equivalents    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Asset allocation, target, equity securities 0.00% 0.00%
Maximum | Domestic equities    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Asset allocation, target, equity securities   17.00%
Maximum | International equities    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Asset allocation, target, equity securities 17.00% 17.00%
Maximum | Core fixed funds    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Asset allocation, target, equity securities 80.00% 71.00%
Maximum | High yield    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Asset allocation, target, equity securities   5.00%
Maximum | Alternative investments    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Asset allocation, target, equity securities 14.00% 8.00%
Maximum | Real estate    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Asset allocation, target, equity securities 14.00% 5.00%
Maximum | Real return bonds    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Asset allocation, target, equity securities   14.00%
v3.23.3
Retirement Plans (Fair Values of Qualified Plan's Assets) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets $ 275,143 $ 303,951
Cash and cash equivalents    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 3,266 2,267
Domestic equities    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets   33,659
International equities    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 30,879 32,807
Liability-hedging assets    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 184,085 193,426
High yield    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets   6,970
Alternative investments    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 28,378 12,061
Real assets    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 28,535 22,761
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1)    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0 77,324
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1) | Cash and cash equivalents    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0 0
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1) | Domestic equities    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets   33,659
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1) | International equities    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0 16,557
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1) | Liability-hedging assets    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0 20,138
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1) | High yield    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets   6,970
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1) | Alternative investments    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0 0
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical (Level 1) | Real assets    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0 0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 109,698 175,555
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Cash and cash equivalents    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 3,266 2,267
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Domestic equities    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets   0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | International equities    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0 0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Liability-hedging assets    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 106,432 173,288
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | High yield    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets   0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Alternative investments    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0 0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Real assets    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0 0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0 0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Cash and cash equivalents    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0 0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Domestic equities    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets   0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | International equities    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0 0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Liability-hedging assets    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0 0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | High yield    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets   0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Alternative investments    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets 0 0
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Real assets    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Fair value of plan assets $ 0 $ 0
v3.23.3
Retirement Plans (Contributions Expected to be Paid in Next Fiscal Year and Projected Benefit Payments) (Details)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 01, 2023
USD ($)
Defined Benefit Plans  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Estimated net contributions during fiscal 2024 $ 5,138
2024 20,353
2025 20,536
2026 20,888
2027 21,304
2028 21,708
2029-2033 113,833
Postretirement Health Plans  
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]  
Estimated net contributions during fiscal 2024 1,105
2024 1,105
2025 1,122
2026 1,133
2027 1,138
2028 1,133
2029-2033 $ 5,346
v3.23.3
Share-Based Employee Compensation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Del Taco RSUs subject to accelerated vesting      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period 4 years    
Awards outstanding (in shares) 328,536 236,606  
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options granted $ 11.8    
Weighted-average period for unrecognized compensation cost, (in years) 1 year 10 months 24 days    
Weighted-average grant-date fair value (in usd per share) $ 68.56 $ 78.28 $ 95.44
Total fair value of awards vested $ 4.6 $ 2.5 $ 4.3
Modified restricted stock units vested in period (in shares) 55,919    
Del Taco options subject to accelerated vesting      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period 3 years    
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options granted $ 0.0    
Option grants contractual term 7 years    
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 0.1   $ 1.6
Performance share awards      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period 3 years    
Awards outstanding (in shares) 107,174 65,382  
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options granted $ 3.2    
Weighted-average period for unrecognized compensation cost, (in years) 1 year 9 months 18 days    
Weighted-average grant-date fair value (in usd per share) $ 65.74 $ 78.95 $ 88.88
Total fair value of awards vested $ 1.8 $ 0.1 $ 0.6
Modified restricted stock units vested in period (in shares) 1,126    
Del Taco RSAs subject to accelerated vesting      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Awards outstanding (in shares) 0 4,670  
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options granted $ 0.0    
Total fair value of awards vested $ 0.4 $ 0.7  
Deferred Compensation for Non Management Directors      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Awards outstanding (in shares) 122,981 116,274  
Number of trading days 10 days    
Shares issued in connection with director retirement (in shares) 0 0  
Share-Based Payment Arrangement      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Granted (in shares) 0    
Minimum | Del Taco RSUs subject to accelerated vesting      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Restricted stock units vested, percentage 50.00%    
Minimum | Performance share awards      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Performance share awards vesting rights, percentage 0.00%    
Maximum | Performance share awards      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Performance share awards vesting rights, percentage 150.00%    
Executive Officers | Del Taco RSUs subject to accelerated vesting | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche One      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period 4 years    
Awards outstanding (in shares) 38,772    
Executive Officers | Del Taco RSUs subject to accelerated vesting | Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Tranche Two      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period 3 years    
Awards outstanding (in shares) 54,561,000    
Non-Management Directors | Del Taco RSUs subject to accelerated vesting      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period 12 months    
Awards outstanding (in shares) 83,251    
Management | Del Taco RSUs subject to accelerated vesting      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Vesting period 3 years    
Awards outstanding (in shares) 151,952    
Two Thousand Four Stock Incentive Plan      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Authorized (in shares) 11,600,000    
Common stock available for future issuance (in shares) 2,454,425    
Deferred Compensation Plan for Non-Management Directors      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Authorized (in shares) 350,000    
Common stock available for future issuance (in shares) 142,918    
2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Authorized (in shares) 2,500,000    
v3.23.3
Share-Based Employee Compensation (Components of Share-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total share-based compensation expense $ 11,205 $ 7,122 $ 4,048
Del Taco RSUs subject to accelerated vesting      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total share-based compensation expense 7,598 4,544 2,969
Stock options      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total share-based compensation expense 4 19 25
Performance share awards      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total share-based compensation expense 3,195 1,835 830
Nonvested restricted stock awards      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total share-based compensation expense 166 434 0
Non-management directors’ deferred compensation      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Total share-based compensation expense $ 242 $ 290 $ 224
v3.23.3
Share-Based Employee Compensation (Summary of RSU Activity) (Details) - Del Taco RSUs subject to accelerated vesting - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Shares      
Awards outstanding, beginning (in shares) 236,606    
Granted (in shares) 186,938    
Released (in shares) (55,919)    
Forfeited (in shares) (39,089)    
Awards outstanding, ending (in shares) 328,536 236,606  
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Awards outstanding, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning balance (in usd per share) $ 75.98    
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in usd per share) 68.56 $ 78.28 $ 95.44
Released, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in usd per share) 81.97    
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in usd per share) 74.01    
Awards outstanding, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending balance (in usd per share) $ 70.97 $ 75.98  
v3.23.3
Share-Based Employee Compensation (Summary of Stock Option Activity) (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Shares  
Options outstanding, beginning balance (in shares) | shares 32,450
Exercised (in shares) | shares (3,500)
Options outstanding, ending balance (in shares) | shares 28,950
Options exercisable (in shares) | shares 28,950
Weighted- Average Exercise Price  
Options outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Beginning balance (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 92.80
Options outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercised (in usd per share) | $ / shares 75.23
Options outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending balance (in usd per share) | $ / shares 94.92
Options exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 94.92
Options outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, years 1 year 1 month 9 days
Options exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term, years 1 year 1 month 9 days
Options outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $ $ 0
Options exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $ $ 0
v3.23.3
Share-Based Employee Compensation (Summary of PSU Activity) (Details) - Performance share awards - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Shares      
Awards outstanding, beginning (in shares) 65,382    
Granted (in shares) 56,466    
Issued (in shares) (1,126)    
Forfeited (in shares) (13,548)    
Awards outstanding, ending (in shares) 107,174 65,382  
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Awards outstanding, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning balance (in usd per share) $ 79.14    
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in usd per share) 65.74 $ 78.95 $ 88.88
Issued, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in usd per share) 70.56    
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in usd per share) 77.54    
Awards outstanding, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending balance (in usd per share) $ 72.51 $ 79.14  
v3.23.3
Share-Based Employee Compensation (Summary of RSA Activity) (Details) - Del Taco RSAs subject to accelerated vesting
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
$ / shares
shares
Shares  
Awards outstanding, beginning (in shares) | shares 4,670
Issued (in shares) | shares (4,670)
Awards outstanding, ending (in shares) | shares 0
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value  
Awards outstanding, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning balance (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 82.33
Issued, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in usd per share) | $ / shares 82.33
Awards outstanding, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending balance (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 0
v3.23.3
Share-Based Employee Compensation (Summary of Performance Share Award Activity) (Details) - Deferred Compensation for Non Management Directors
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
$ / shares
shares
Shares  
Awards outstanding, beginning (in shares) | shares 116,274
Deferred directors’ compensation (in shares) | shares 3,072
Dividend equivalents (in shares) | shares 3,635
Awards outstanding, ending (in shares) | shares 122,981
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value  
Awards outstanding, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Beginning balance (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 45.28
Deferred directors' compensation, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in usd per share) | $ / shares 81.38
Dividend equivalents, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 78.51
Awards outstanding, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending balance (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 47.16
v3.23.3
Stockholders' Deficit (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands, shares in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
USD ($)
restaurant
$ / shares
shares
Oct. 02, 2022
USD ($)
$ / shares
Oct. 03, 2021
USD ($)
$ / shares
Dividends Payable [Line Items]      
Shares repurchased (in shares) | shares 1.1    
Cost of shares repurchased | $ $ 90,731 $ 25,000 $ 200,000
Remaining amount under stock repurchase program | $ $ 85,000    
Number of cash dividends declared | restaurant 4    
Cash dividends declared per common share (in usd per share) $ 1.76 $ 1.76 $ 1.68
Total cash dividends | $ $ 36,200    
Dividends Declared, Tranche One      
Dividends Payable [Line Items]      
Cash dividends declared per common share (in usd per share) $ 0.44    
Dividends Declared, Tranche Two      
Dividends Payable [Line Items]      
Cash dividends declared per common share (in usd per share) 0.44    
Dividends Declared, Tranche Three      
Dividends Payable [Line Items]      
Cash dividends declared per common share (in usd per share) 0.44    
Dividends Declared, Tranche Four      
Dividends Payable [Line Items]      
Cash dividends declared per common share (in usd per share) $ 0.44    
v3.23.3
Average Shares Outstanding (Reconciliation of Basic Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding to Diluted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding) (Details) - shares
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Average Shares Outstanding [Line Items]      
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic (in shares) 20,603 21,195 22,402
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted (in shares) 20,764 21,245 22,478
Antidilutive (in shares) 25 23 29
Performance conditions not satisfied at the end of the period (in shares) 81 61 25
Nonvested stock awards and units      
Average Shares Outstanding [Line Items]      
Effect of potentially dilutive securities (in shares) 134 47 62
Del Taco options subject to accelerated vesting      
Average Shares Outstanding [Line Items]      
Effect of potentially dilutive securities (in shares) 1 1 9
Performance share awards      
Average Shares Outstanding [Line Items]      
Effect of potentially dilutive securities (in shares) 26 2 5
v3.23.3
Commitments and Contingencies (Additional Information) (Details)
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Feb. 08, 2023
USD ($)
Oct. 24, 2022
USD ($)
Jun. 04, 2022
USD ($)
Apr. 17, 2019
purchaser
Aug. 31, 2010
formerEmployee
Oct. 01, 2023
USD ($)
Oct. 02, 2022
USD ($)
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]              
Legal accruals           $ 40,877,000 $ 59,165,000
Lease guarantee           $ 21,700,000  
Qdoba guaranteed leases, remaining term           14 years  
Coca-Cola and Dr. Pepper Purchase Commitments              
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]              
Unconditional purchase obligations           $ 131,900,000  
Unrecorded purchase obligation period           5 years  
Vendors Providing Information Technology Services              
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]              
Unconditional purchase obligations           $ 16,300,000  
Unrecorded purchase obligation period           5 years  
Information technology services, early contract termination fees           $ 0  
Gessele v. Jack in the Box Inc.              
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]              
Number of former employees who instituted litigation | formerEmployee         5    
Loss contingency, damages awarded, value   $ 6,400,000          
Interest Expense, Interest-Bearing Liability   $ 8,300,000          
Torrez v. Jack in the Box | Settled Litigation              
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]              
Legal accruals           25,500,000  
Loss contingency, damages awarded, value     $ 50,000,000        
J&D Restaurant Group v. Jack in the Box Inc.              
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]              
Loss contingency, damages awarded, value $ 8,000,000            
Number of perspective purchasers | purchaser       2      
Loss contingency accrued amount           $ 0  
v3.23.3
Supplemental Consolidated Cash Flow Information (Additional Information Related to Cash Flows) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]      
Income tax payments $ 17,811 $ 33,819 $ 48,200
Interest payments 78,958 70,475 60,413
Increase in notes and accounts receivable from the sale of restaurant properties 0 10,001 0
Increase in dividends accrued or converted to common stock equivalents 285 275 232
Consideration for franchise acquisitions   297 1,305
Increase in obligations for purchases of property and equipment 3,731 $ 1,637 $ 1,755
Franchise Acquisitions      
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]      
Consideration for franchise acquisitions $ 0    
v3.23.3
Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statement Information (Schedule of Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Supplemental Consolidated Financial Statement Information [Abstract]      
Trade $ 93,660 $ 90,105  
Notes receivable, current portion 2,262 8,643  
Income tax receivable 949 878  
Other 6,953 10,152  
Allowance for doubtful accounts (4,146) (5,975) $ (6,292)
Accounts and other receivables, net 99,678 103,803  
Company-owned life insurance policies 113,205 108,924  
Deferred rent receivable 41,947 43,891  
Franchise tenant improvement allowances 43,590 32,429  
Notes receivable, less current portion 11,927 11,624  
Other 30,038 29,701  
Other assets, net 240,707 226,569  
Accrued Income Taxes, Current 58,155 6,338  
Legal accruals 40,877 59,165  
Payroll and related taxes 49,521 43,837  
Sales and property taxes 30,508 30,947  
Insurance 31,349 32,272  
Deferred rent income 19,397 18,525  
Advertising 15,597 11,028  
Deferred franchise fees and development fees 5,952 5,647  
Other 50,822 46,173  
Accrued liabilities 302,178 253,932  
Defined benefit pension plans 48,375 51,679  
Deferred franchise and development fees 44,522 40,802  
Other 50,226 42,213  
Other long-term liabilities $ 143,123 $ 134,694  
v3.23.3
Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Nov. 17, 2023
Oct. 01, 2023
Oct. 02, 2022
Oct. 03, 2021
Subsequent Event [Line Items]        
Cash dividends declared per common share (in usd per share)   $ 1.76 $ 1.76 $ 1.68
Write-offs charged against the allowance   $ 41 $ 5,061  
Subsequent Event        
Subsequent Event [Line Items]        
Cash dividends declared per common share (in usd per share) $ 0.44      
Share repurchase program, authorized amount $ 250,000