How much revenue does a JACK IN THE BOX franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a JACK IN THE BOX franchise is $1,986,186. The median revenue is $1,928,638.

How much profit can you make with a JACK IN THE BOX franchise?

Based on the financial performance data in the FDD, estimated profit for a JACK IN THE BOX franchise ranges from $184,715.3 to $190,673.86 per year. Actual results vary based on location, management, and market conditions.

How many JACK IN THE BOX franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, JACK IN THE BOX has 2,040 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1971.

Can you get an SBA loan for a JACK IN THE BOX franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for JACK IN THE BOX franchises. Historical data shows 4 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for JACK IN THE BOX franchisees, with an average loan amount of $2,101,250. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is JACK IN THE BOX a good franchise to buy?

JACK IN THE BOX shows several positive indicators: established brand with 2,040+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

JACK IN THE BOX

Different Rules, LLC franchises Jack in the Box quick-service restaurants that serve a variety of foods including hamburgers, specialty sandwiches, french fries, tacos, salads, bowls, drinks, and side items. The business model includes offering franchises for both existing built restaurants and new developments by franchisees, with total investments ranging from $1.9M to $4M for new builds. They target consumers seeking convenient fast food options through drive-thru and dine-in experiences.

2,040

Locations

$1911K–$4032K

Investment

Since 1971

Franchising

Food & BeverageSan Diego, CAJack in the Box Inc.www.jackinthebox.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$1,910,500 – $4,032,100

Low: $1,910,500High: $4,032,100

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

5.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

5.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$843 – $1,116

Item 6 of FDD

5% royalty + 5% marketing + $350-500/mo integrated technology + $280-369/mo POS software + $107/mo OLO + other fixed monthly tech fees ($75 labor mgmt, $18 digital checklist, $13 Jack's Ca$h, up to $34 stored value)

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

EBITDA Margin

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Average Gross Profit

Average EBITDA

Data Based On: 1,786 franchised Jack in the Box Restaurants and 81 franchised C-Store/Travel Plaza Restaurants for the 12-month periods ending September 30, 2024.

* Average Gross Profit calculated from Average Gross Revenue ($ 1,986,186) and Table 3's 2024 Gross Profit percentage (42.9%): $ 1986186 * 0.429 = $ 852,073.79. Average EBITDA calculated from Average Gross Revenue ($ 1,986,186) and Table 3's 2024 EBITDAR percentage (19.5%): $ 1986186 * 0.195 = $ 387,306.27. Best guess profit range (low and high) estimated using Table 3's 2024 Median Operating Margin (9.3%) and Average Operating Margin (9.6%) applied to Average Gross Revenue ($ 1,986,186). Low: $ 1986186 * 0.093 = $ 184,715.30. High: $ 1986186 * 0.096 = $ 190,673.86. Operating Margin is defined as Gross Profit less total operating costs.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How JACK IN THE BOX Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 97% of Fast Food franchises
Top 10 largest franchise system in Fast Food
One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Fast Food

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
JACK IN THE BOX Current	$1.9M – $4.0M	$50K	5.0%	2,040
MCDONALD'S	$1.5M – $2.6M	$45K	N/A	12,772
AFC	$45K – $151K	$6K	9.5%	3,572
SONIC DRIVE-IN	$1.7M – $3.1M	$15K	5.0%	3,441
JIMMY JOHN'S	$366K – $728K	$35K	6.0%	2,647
ARBY'S	$645K – $2.5M	$38K	4.0%	2,316
Fast Food Average 126 franchises	$594K – $1.5M	$35K	6.1%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 Fast Food franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1CA

847

2TX

559

3AZ

173

4WA

138

5NV

6OR

7MO

8ID

9HI

10CO

11NC

12LA

13IL

14NM

15SC

+8 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for JACK IN THE BOX franchisees (2014 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$2,101,250

Total Volume

$8.4M

Default Rate

0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

2,120 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases6

Primarily termination disputes, roof repair and tenant improvement program disputes, marketing fund management and access issues, and breaches of contract and good faith and fair dealing.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

N/A

Non-Renewals

N/A

Reacquired

N/A

Ceased Ops

N/A

Transfers

N/A

Sold to Franchisees

N/A

Projected New

N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a JACK IN THE BOX franchise ranges from $1,910,500 to $4,032,100. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.

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