Exhibit 99.1

Jack in the Box Inc. to Present at the Morgan Stanley Retail Conference on May 23

SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2012--Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) today announced that its management is scheduled to present at the Morgan Stanley Retail Conference in Boston on Wednesday, May 23, 2012, at 8:45 a.m. ET.

To access the live webcast through the internet, log onto the Jack in the Box Inc. investors page at http://investors.jackinthebox.com at least 15 minutes prior to the audio presentation to download and install any necessary software. The webcast will be available for replay using that same link for 30 days, beginning on May 23, 2012.

About Jack in the Box Inc.

Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK), based in San Diego, is a restaurant company that operates and franchises Jack in the Box® restaurants, one of the nation’s largest hamburger chains, with more than 2,200 restaurants in 20 states. Additionally, through a wholly owned subsidiary, the company operates and franchises Qdoba Mexican Grill®, a leader in fast-casual dining, with more than 600 restaurants in 42 states and the District of Columbia. For more information on Jack in the Box and Qdoba, including franchising opportunities, visit www.jackinthebox.com or www.qdoba.com.

CONTACT:
Jack in the Box Inc.
Investor Contact:
Carol DiRaimo, 858-571-2407
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Media Contact:
Brian Luscomb, 858-571-2291