Jack in the Box® to Make First Appearance in Annual Tournament of Roses® Parade
December 08 2008 - 12:00PM
Business Wire
For more than 100 years, spectators have lined the streets of
Pasadena, Calif., on New Year's Day to "ooh" and "aah" at the
fantastical floral floats of the annual Tournament of Roses Parade.
But this year, Jack in the Box� restaurants will have parade
watchers on their feet groovin' and shakin' with its disco-themed
float � "Jack-O-licious." Designed by Festival Artists Worldwide,
the float � the first-ever sponsored by Jack in the Box � will
feature a live band, flashing lights and a glittering disco ball
atop giant platform shoes surrounded by more than 70 booty-shaking
dancers. Riding on the float will be Jack, the quick-serve chain's
witty spokesman and namesake, and representatives from Big Brothers
Big Sisters, the company's primary charitable partner, including
Paul Castillo, 2008 California and Orange County Big Brother of the
Year. Joining them will be Jack in the Box employees, franchise
operators and company executives. "Participating in the parade is
an amazing honor," said Terri Funk Graham, senior vice president
and chief marketing officer for Jack in the Box Inc. "It's a
wonderful way to showcase our decade-long partnership with Big
Brothers Big Sisters, which provides valuable mentoring
relationships to children." About Big Brothers Big Sisters Big
Brothers Big Sisters helps vulnerable children beat the odds. The
movement relies on donations to help recruit volunteers and reach
more children. Funding is used to conduct background checks on
volunteers to ensure child safety; and provide ongoing support for
children, families and volunteers to build and sustain long-lasting
relationships. The service is proven to reduce children�s risk of
skipping school, behaving violently, using drugs and alcohol, and
falling victim to other negative cycles. Big Brothers Big Sisters
is relevant and there is an urgent demand for what the organization
achieves. Headquartered in Philadelphia and with nearly 400
agencies across the country, Big Brothers Big Sisters serves more
than a quarter million children. Learn how you can join the
movement to change how children grow up in America by going�to
BigBrothersBigSisters.org. About Jack in the Box Jack in the Box
Inc. (NYSE: JBX), 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 2,100 restaurants
in 18 states. Additionally, through a wholly owned subsidiary the
company operates and franchises Qdoba Mexican Grill�, a leader in
fast-casual dining, with more than 450 restaurants in 41 states and
the District of Columbia. For more information, visit
www.jackinthebox.com. For more information about Jack's Rose Parade
float, visit
http://www.tournamentofroses.com/media/mediaGuideFloat.asp?id=574.
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