How many JACK IN THE BOX franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, JACK IN THE BOX has 1,985 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 1,985+ locations, 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

FDD Year:

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.

1,985

Locations

$1910K–$4042K

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

$1,909,500 – $4,041,500

Low: $1,909,500High: $4,041,500

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 technology + $280-369/mo POS software + $226-247/mo other software fees

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%	1,985
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
KFC (NON-TRADITIONAL)	$1.2M – $4.2M	$45K	N/A	3,404
JIMMY JOHN'S	$366K – $728K	$35K	6.0%	2,647
Fast Food Average 128 franchises	$600K – $1.5M	$35K	6.0%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 128 Fast Food franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1CA

844

2TX

526

3AZ

164

4WA

131

5NV

6OR

7ID

8MO

9HI

10CO

11NC

12LA

13IL

14UT

15SC

+9 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

1,770 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 Cases8

Primarily termination disputes, marketing fee collection, roof repair/tenant improvement program disputes, cannibalization claims, and marketing fund access issues.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryYes

Previous employer (GNC Holdings, Inc.) of Chief Brand Officer Ryan Ostrom and Chief People Officer Steven Piano filed Chapter 11 in 2020.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a JACK IN THE BOX franchise ranges from $1,909,500 to $4,041,500. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.