Founded in 1951, San Diego-based Jack in the Box is one of the country’s largest fast food companies. Traded on Nasdaq (JACK), the company has 2,200 Jack in the Box restaurants in 18 states in the U.S., and 500 “fast casual” restaurants in 42 states and the District of Columbia through its wholly owned subsidiary, Qdoba Mexican Grill. This year, the $3 billion company is selling its stake in 61 Quick Stuff convenience stores and gas stations. It reported $32.9 million in earnings for the third quarter ending in July 2009, up from $29.5 million during the same period last year. This year, the company is also rolling out a new logo in a company-wide “re-imaging” program.

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