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Jack in the Box Franchise Opportunities

Jack in the Box Inc. operates and franchises Jack in the Box quick-service restaurants. As of April 15, 2018, it operated and franchised 2,245 Jack in the Box restaurants primarily in the western and southern United States and Guam. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Food items include a variety of chicken tenders and french fries along with hamburger and cheeseburger sandwiches along with selections of internationally themed foods such as tacos (Mexico) and egg rolls (China).

How to open a Jack in the Box franchise?

  1. Ensure you have adequate capitalization.
    In order to open a Jack in the Box restaurant franchise, you must have a net worth of more than $1,500,000.
  2. Appreciate the investment required for a QSR franchise.
    You will need to consider building and real estate costs, the cost of equipment and signs, the costs of licenses and permits, the cost of uniforms, the cost of insurance, etc.
  3. Evaluate your prior experience and strengths.
    You should thoroughly evaluate your prior business experience before applying to become a Jack in the Box franchise owner.
  4. Assess market availability.
    You will want to look at the market availability for Jack in the Box franchises and see if there are available markets in your location of interest before proceeding with the franchising application.
  5. Submit your application.
    Your application will be reviewed by the Jack in the Box franchise team. You will be emailed a confirmation receipt upon reception of your online application, where we will additionally provide the contact details of the franchise owner.
  6. Receive approval & opening your Jack in the Box franchise.
    You will receive franchise approval once your financial and background checks are completed. Approval will only be given to candidates who meet all the requirements of franchise owners.

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How much does Jack in the Box franchise cost?

Jack in the Box has the franchise fee of up to $50,000, with total initial investment range of $1,651,500 to $2,638,600.

Initial investments: $1,651,500 - $2,638,600
Net-worth Requirement: $1,500,000
Liquid Cash Requirement: $250,000 - $750,000

The data below, compiled from the Jack in the Box Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) 2020, represent the estimated financial range for the initial setting up and first 3 months of operation for a new Jack in the Box restaurant.

Estimated Initial Investment

Type Of Expenditure Low High
Initial Franchise Fee $0 $50,000
Fee For Trade Area Survey Analysis $4,500
(plus all expenses)
$7,000
(plus all expenses)
Land Not included Not included
Fee For Architect / Engineering Services $49,000 $166,000
Environmental Assessment $2,500 $34,000
On-Site Improvements $286,000 $507,000
Building Improvements $611,000 $785,500
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment $408,000 $469,000
IT Equipment & Installation $45,000 $60,000
Computer-Related Services & Licensing $1,000 $1,000
Initial Inventory $12,000 $20,000
Pre-Opening Training & Inventory Expenses $50,000 $55,000
Pre-Opening Additional Funds $14,000 $17,000
Uniforms $1,500 $3,000
Operating Cash $1,200 $3,000
Business Licenses & Utility Deposits $500 $3,000
Additional Funds (3 Months) $165,300 $458,600
TOTAL* $1,651,500 $2,638,600

*The Jack in the Box total estimated cost is for Prototypical MK9 or MK10-style Restaurant. (Excluding land, financing and certain other costs)

Ongoing Fees

Initial Franchise Fee: $50,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Ad Royalty Fee: 5%

Support Options

On-The-Job Training: 206 hours
Classroom Training: 9 hours
Additional Training: As needed

Jack in the Box Franchise Info: www.jackintheboxinc.com/franchising/why-jack-in-the-box

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