Jack in the Box

Jack in the Box Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

Fast-food chain known for its diverse menu options, including burgers, sandwiches, tacos, and breakfast items, providing convenient and quick service to satisfy a range of cravings.

Jack in the Box stands out in the quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry for its diverse and innovative menu that spans five distinct dayparts, ensuring all items are available throughout the day. Established in 1951 and starting its franchising in 1982, this franchise has built a strong reputation.

Based in San Diego, California, Jack in the Box has carved a unique space in the burger-focused QSR sector. Its menu features popular items like the Sourdough Jack and Jumbo Jack burgers, tacos, 24-hour breakfast offerings, chicken sandwiches, egg rolls, salads, shakes, and their famous curly fries.

Jack in the Box differentiates itself in the competitive fast-food market through its extensive menu, commitment to bold flavor combinations, quality ingredients, and fresh preparation.

The brand's innovation has been recognized with the 2022 Transformational Brand of the Year award by QSR Magazine, underscoring its significant influence and growth in the industry.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Initial Franchise Fee $50,000
Fee for Trade Area Survey Analysis $0 to $7,500
Fee for Architect/Engineering Services $44,000 to $216,000
Environmental Assessment $2,500 to $34,000
On-site Improvements $337,000 to $825,000
Building Improvements $626,000 to $1,250,400
Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment $499,000 to $967,000
IT Equipment and Installation $45,000 to $60,000
POS Software $1,000
Initial Inventory $12,000 to $20,000
Pre-opening Training and Inventory Expenses $110,000 to $115,000
Pre-opening Additional Funds $14,000 to $17,000
Uniforms $3,000 to $5,000
Operating Cash $1,200 to $3,000
Business Licenses and Utility Deposits $500 to $3,000
Additional Funds (3 Months) $165,300 to $458,600
Total Estimated Initial Investment $1,910,500 to $4,032,100

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Competitors

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Jack in the Box

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Jack in the Box
1982
2040
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$1,911,000

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2016
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2013
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$1,223,000

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2024
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$1,635,000

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2022
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2015
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Training 

The training program for Jack in the Box franchisees is designed to thoroughly prepare both the franchisee and their employees for successful restaurant operations. Here's an overview of the program:

New Franchise Operator Training Program

Before the restaurant's opening, the Franchise Operator, or a Designated Market Operator if applicable, undergoes pre-opening training. This program spans approximately ten to fourteen weeks (560 hours) and is conducted as needed. Training locations include San Diego, California, Dallas, Texas, or Los Angeles, California, determined by the company.

While the cost of this training is included in the Initial Franchise Fee, franchisees are responsible for travel, living, and personal expenses during the training period.

Certified Franchise Restaurant Manager Training

Prior to the restaurant's opening, one employee receives training to become a Certified Franchise Restaurant Manager. This training occurs in San Diego, California, or sometimes at a location closer to the franchised restaurant. The initial training cost for one restaurant manager per restaurant is covered by the Initial Franchise Fee.

Territory Protection

Franchisees receive the right to operate a Jack in the Box restaurant within a designated area. Each location requires a Single Unit Development Agreement, which authorizes the franchisee to build and run a single Jack in the Box restaurant within the specified Development Area.

This area may be a specific site or a larger region as outlined in the Agreement.

The Company commits to not granting new Jack in the Box franchises or opening new Jack in the Box restaurants within the Development Area to anyone other than the franchisee. However, if there are already existing Jack in the Box restaurants operated by the Company or other franchisees within the Development Area, exclusivity is not guaranteed.

Number of units

2025
Franchised units

2034

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Company-owned units

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JL Beers

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$1,635,000 - $4,888,000

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