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News Breaks February 20, 2013 16:16 EDT JACK Jack in the Box reports adjusted Q1 EPS 54c, consensus 39c Reports revenue $465.5, consensus $457.8 .Linda A. Lang, chairman and chief executive officer, said, “Jack in the Box company same-store sales increased 2.1 percent and system same-store sales increased 1.9 percent in the first quarter. Jack in the Box system same-store sales growth for the quarter exceeded that of the QSR sandwich segment for the comparable period, according to The NPD Group’s SalesTrack Weekly for the 16-week time period ended January 20, 2013. Included in this segment are the top 15 sandwich and QSR burger chain competitors. News For JACK From The Last 14 Days Check below for free stories on JACK the last two weeks. Sign up for a free trial to see the rest of the stories you've been missing. June 19, 2013 07:25 EDT JACK Chipotle won't benefit significantly from Qdoba closures, says Wells Fargo Subscribe for More Information June 18, 2013 14:31 EDT JACK Jack in the Box added to Focus List at B. Riley Subscribe for More Information 07:42 EDT JACK Jack in the Box Qdoba closings positive, says Oppenheimer Subscribe for More Information 06:36 EDT JACK Jack in the Box volatility low, plans to close 67 of its Qdoba restaurants Subscribe for More Information June 17, 2013 17:03 EDT JACK Jack in the Box says substantially completed review of Qdoba restaurants Jack in the Box announced that it has substantially completed its previously disclosed review of market performance for its Qdoba Mexican Grill brand. As a result of this comprehensive review, the company plans to close 67 of its company-operated Qdoba restaurants by the end of FY13, which ends Sept. 29. As of the end of Q2, Qdoba’s system included 647 restaurants, of which 340 were company-operated. The company currently estimates it will incur pre-tax charges during FY13 of approximately $40M, including an estimated $28M in non-cash impairment charges and approximately $12M in charges related to cash lease obligations and employee severance costs. The company will update the estimated pre-tax charges, if necessary, related to the restaurant closures when it reports its Q3 results in August. Company says that in FY14, it expects to open 60-70 new Qdoba restaurants, half of which will be company locations. 07:23 EDT JACK Jefferies to host a conference Subscribe for More Information Sign up for a free trial to see the rest of the stories you've been missing.