Jack in the Box, the San Diego-based fast food chain offering burgers, chicken and more, announced plans to close 150 to 200 ...

Larry Himmel at the clown graveyard in 1981 and 1970s Jack in the Box commercial actor Rodney Allen Rippy in 2001.

In a move to focus more on growing the Jack in the Box Brand, the San Diego-based company is also mulling selling Del Taco.

The brand will also scale back its company-owned development starting next year and sell off real estate to pay down debt.

Jack in the Box pre-announced its earnings, revealing that sales at Del Taco dropped 3.6% and it will no longer provide financial guidance as it explores a sale. Meanwhile, Jack in the Box sales ...

She regularly appears on CBS News 24/7 to discuss her reporting. American fast-food chain Jack in the Box says it will close up to 200 "underperforming" restaurants to strengthen its balance sheet ...

The company’s CEO said that the fast-food chain, which is known for its Jumbo Jack and sarcastic mascot, is focused on accelerating cash flow and paying down debt.

Jack in the Box said Wednesday it is planning to close between 150 to 200 underperforming restaurants and could sell the Del Taco brand it acquired three years ago. The San Diego-based chain ...

Jack in the Box announced Wednesday that it will close between 150 and 200 underperforming restaurants as part of a broad restructuring effort, with approximately 80 to 120 restaurants shuttering ...

Is this a sign of the times? Apparently so. Jack in the Box is the latest franchise to announce a big streamlining of its locations, announcing the closure of 150–200 underperforming restaurants.