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Qdoba announces leadership changes

October 16, 2012

Qdoba Restaurant Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jack in the Box Inc. that operates and franchises Qdoba Mexican Grill, announced that president and CEO Gary J. Beisler plans to retire from the company. A search is under way to identify a successor to Beisler, who will continue to serve in his current capacities until a successor is named. The company also announced that Jeffrey C. Wood is joining the company as Qdoba's VP and chief development officer.

Beisler, who joined Qdoba in 1998 as its COO, has served as its CEO since November 2000, and as president since January 1999.

"We commend Gary for his vision in helping define the unique attributes that distinguish Qdoba from its competitors and for leveraging those qualities in expanding the brand," said Linda A. Lang, chairman and CEO of Jack in the Box Inc. "We wish him all the best as he prepares for the next chapter in his life and look forward to his continued leadership as we search for an experienced senior executive to help execute Qdoba's growth strategy."

Wood brings 27 years of experience in restaurant real estate development to his new position. He was most recently senior vice president and chief development officer of Dave & Buster's Holdings Inc., in Dallas. Prior to joining Dave & Buster's in 2006, Wood was vice president of Restaurant Leasing for Simon Property Group, a shopping mall owner and real estate company in Indianapolis. Before joining Simon Property Group in 2005, he held various positions of increasing responsibility at Brinker International Inc., a company that owns and operates casual dining restaurants worldwide.

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