Staffing

Jack in the Box taps Dawn Hooper as CFO

Photo: Jack in the Box

June 5, 2025

Jack in the Box has permanently brought on Dawn Hooper as its CFO. Hooper previously served as interim principal financial offer for the brand from Aug. 2020 to Jan. 2021, from Feb. 2023 to Aug. 2023, and from Oct. 2024 to present, according to a press release.

She most recently served as SVP, controller since Dec. 2022 and has been with the company since Oct. 2000.

"Dawn brings deep financial expertise, institutional knowledge, and proven leadership to the CFO role," Lance Tucker, Jack in the Box CEO, said in the press release. "I've had the privilege of working with her throughout my tenure at the Company, including during my time as CFO from 2018 to 2020, when her guidance and partnership were invaluable. She has been instrumental in supporting the company through periods of transformation, and the Board and I have full confidence in her ability to lead our finance organization as we execute on our JACK on Track plan and beyond."

"Having been part of this company's evolution over the past 25 years, I am honored to step into this role as CFO at such a pivotal time for Jack in the Box and continue contributing to a company I care deeply about," Hooper added in the press release. "With strong fundamentals already in place, my focus will be on improving long-term financial performance, streamlining our business model, and positioning the company for sustainable growth in the years ahead."

Jack in the Box has approximately 2,180 restaurants across 22 states.