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Goodwill And Intangible Assets
 12 Months Ended
Sep. 28, 2025
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill And Intangible Assets GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during fiscal 2025 and 2024 were as follows (in thousands):
Jack in the BoxDel TacoTotal
Goodwill$136,027 $193,959 $329,986 
Accumulated impairment losses— — — 
Balance at October 1, 2023
136,027 193,959 329,986 
Impairment of goodwill— (162,624)(162,624)
Sale of Del Taco company-operated restaurants to franchisees— (5,544)(5,544)
Reclassified to assets held for sale(200)(409)(609)
Goodwill135,827 188,006 323,833 
Accumulated impairment losses— (162,624)(162,624)
Balance at September 29, 2024
135,827 25,382 161,209 
Acquisition of Del Taco company-operated restaurants— 6,326 6,326 
Impairment of goodwill— (31,656)(31,656)
Reclassified from (to) assets held for sale199 (52)147 
Goodwill136,026 194,280 330,306 
Accumulated impairment losses— (194,280)(194,280)
Balance at September 28, 2025
$136,026 $— $136,026 
During the third quarter of the prior year, the Company identified triggering events that indicated the goodwill allocated to the Del Taco reporting unit might be impaired. The triggering events related to i) a recent negative trend in Del Taco same store sales, ii) lower margins due in part to lower sales and higher wages required in California effective April 1, 2024 under AB 1228 and iii) unfavorable changes in the economic environment specifically impacting our industry, including inflation and interest rates. As a result, the Company performed a quantitative test over the Del Taco reporting unit, noting that the fair value of the reporting unit was less than the carrying value, which resulted in an impairment of goodwill of $162.6 million.
In performing a quantitative test for impairment of goodwill for Del Taco, we use the income approach method of valuation that includes the discounted cash flow method and the market approach that includes the guideline public company method to determine the fair value of the reporting unit. Significant assumptions made by management to estimate fair value under the discounted cash flow method include future cash flow assumptions. The Company also performed a quantitative analysis over its indefinite-lived intangible trademark asset, as well as over its definite-lived intangible assets to determine whether any impairment would need to be recognized, noting none at that time.
During the second quarter of 2025, the Company identified additional triggering events that indicated the goodwill allocated to the Del Taco reporting unit might be further impaired, including i) continued negative trend in Del Taco same store sales, ii) unfavorable changes in the economic environment specifically impacting our industry, including inflation and interest rates, iii) the potential for a divestment of Del Taco, and iv) a sustained lower share price. As a result, the Company performed a quantitative test over the Del Taco reporting unit, noting that the fair value of the reporting unit was less than the carrying value, which resulted in an impairment of goodwill of $25.3 million for the second quarter of 2025. The valuation used a blended approach with a discounted cash flow analysis in conjunction with a market approach. Assumptions and estimates used in determining fair value include revenue growth rates, operating costs, new store openings, capital expenditures, a discount rate that approximates the Company’s weighted average cost of capital and a selection of comparable companies. The Company determined that there was no such triggering event for the Jack in the Box reporting unit.
As a result of the franchisee acquisition during the third quarter of 2025, the Company recognized additional goodwill of $6.3 million. This additional goodwill was fully impaired based on the results of the quantitative impairment analysis performed in the second quarter of 2025. The goodwill for the Del Taco reporting unit is fully impaired as of the end of 2025.
In connection with the goodwill analysis during the second quarter of 2025, and as a result of the triggering events noted above, the Company also performed a quantitative analysis over its indefinite-lived intangible trademark asset and as a result, the Company recorded impairment of $177.9 million on the Del Taco trademark asset as noted below. The Company uses a ‘relief from royalty’ method to value its trademark asset, which includes inputs such as systemwide sales, brand royalty rate, brand-related expenses, tax rate, discount rate and a long-term growth rate. During the third and fourth quarters of 2025, the Company performed a qualitative analysis over its indefinite-lived intangible trademark asset, noting no further impairment was deemed necessary.
The changes in the carrying amount of the Del Taco indefinite-lived trademark during the year-to-date period ended September 28, 2025 was as follows (in thousands):
Balance at September 29, 2024
$283,500 
Impairment of trademark(177,900)
Balance at September 28, 2025
$105,600 
The net carrying amounts of intangible assets are as follows (in thousands):
September 28,
2025		September 29,
2024
Gross AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet AmountGross AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Amount
Definite-lived intangible assets:
Sublease assets$2,671 $(861)$1,810 $2,671 $(620)$2,051 
Franchise contracts9,700 (1,928)7,772 9,700 (1,389)8,311 
Reacquired franchise rights629 (327)302 464 (311)153 
$13,000 $(3,116)$9,884 $12,835 $(2,320)$10,515 
The following table summarizes, as of September 28, 2025, the estimated amortization expense for each of the next five fiscal years (in thousands):
2026$798 
2027812 
2028761 
2029699 
2030 and thereafter6,814 
Total $9,884