UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):     October 9, 2012

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(c)         It was announced today that Gary J. Beisler, President and CEO of Qdoba Restaurant Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jack in the Box Inc., plans to retire from the company.  Mr. Beisler will continue to serve in his current capacities until a successor is named.

A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Beisler’s retirement is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

(d)       Exhibits.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.