Jack in the Box, the San Diego-based fast-food restaurant chain, needs a new leader after its CEO of five years announced his resignation Monday. Darin Harris, who has served as chief executive officer since 2020,

US-based restaurant chain Jack in the Box has announced that its CEO Darin Harris will step down to assume a new role outside the restaurant industry. To facilitate a seamless transition, he will continue to serve as a consultant until 14 March 2025.

Fast-food restaurant chain Jack in the Box said on Monday its CEO, Darin Harris, is stepping down but will remain as a consultant through March 14.

San Diego-based fast-food chain Jack in the Box announced Monday the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Darin Harris, who is leaving for a role outside the restaurant industry.

Darin Harris has taken a position outside of the restaurant industry, and EVP and CFO Lance Tucker will temporarily assume CEO duties.

McDonald’s heavily promotes its Filet-O-Fish sandwich, made from Alaska pollock, every Lenten season, but Jack in the Box’s limited-time Fish Sandwich, also made with Alaska pollock, has been a fan favorite year after year, too, Jack in the Box Vice President of Product Marketing and Culinary Innovation Anna Gabele told SeafoodSource.

Harris is leaving to take a position “outside of the restaurant industry.” CFO Lance Tucker was named interim principal executive