Jack in the Box and its Board of Directors announced the resignation of Chief Executive Officer Darin Harris, who has accepted a new position outside of the restaurant industry. The Board has appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Lance Tucker as interim principal executive officer,

Jack in the Box CEO Darin Harris has resigned to take a position outside of the restaurant industry. The board of directors has appointed EVP and CFO Lance Tucker as interim principal executive officer.

The company’s previous CEO, Leonard Comma, was at odds with franchisees. After Jack in the Box pivoted its model and significantly reduced the number of company-owned and operated restaurants, franchisees called for Comma’s resignation.

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.

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.