JACK IN THE BOX
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $50,000 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $1,909,500 – $4,041,500 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 5% of gross sales |
| Brand website | https://www.jackinthebox.com |
About JACK IN THE BOX
Jack in the Box is a bold, irreverent West Coast QSR chain with 2,200+ locations serving a diverse menu 24/7. From burgers to tacos to breakfast all day, Jack in the Box has built a fiercely loyal customer base since 1951.
FDD-derived details (fees, outlets, ownership, sourcing)
Jack in the Box is a bold, irreverent West Coast QSR chain with 2,200+ locations serving a diverse menu 24/7. From burgers to tacos to breakfast all day, Jack in the Box has built a fiercely loyal customer base since 1951. MONEY FIGURES (Jack in the Box 2026 FDD, issued March 13, 2026): initial franchise fee $50,000 (Item 5, p22); total investment $1,909,500–$4,041,500 for a prototypical restaurant, excluding land and financing (Item 7, p36); royalty 5% of Gross Sales (Item 6, p26); 2,136 outlets at fiscal year-end 2025 — 1,985 franchised + 151 company-owned (Item 20 Table 1, p85). Source: MN CARDS file 10131, doc 35534-202603-09, received 03/19/2026.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
We have not yet extracted this brand's Item 12 territory terms from its FDD. The franchisor's current FDD is the authoritative source.
Where JACK IN THE BOX operates today
Per the brand's FDD outlet table (Item 20, Table 3 — franchised outlets by state, latest fiscal year): 1805 franchised units across 20 states.
Projected openings (Item 20, Table 5)
Franchise agreements the FDD projects for the next fiscal year:
Source: jack-in-the-box-fdd-2026-554689f5.pdf, Item 20. Counts are the franchisor's own disclosures.
Next steps with JACK IN THE BOX
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