Jack in the Box Franchise: Cost, Fees & Earnings
2,136 locations (2025), -2.5% YoY(Item 20)
A Jack in the Box franchise requires an estimated total investment of $1,909,500 to $4,041,500, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee (2026 FDD, Item 7). Franchisees pay an ongoing royalty of 5% of revenue (Item 6). The 2026 FDD reports a median unit revenue of $1,830,083 for FY2025 (Item 19).
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Median Revenue (AUV)
$1,830,083
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 19
Initial Investment
$1,909,500 – $4,041,500
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7
Franchise Fee
$25,000
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5
Royalty
5% of revenue
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6
Jack in the Box Franchise Key Facts
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Investment | $1,909,500 – $4,041,500Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7 | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 – $50,000Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5 | |
| Royalty | 5% of revenueSource: 2026 FDD, Item 6 | |
| Median Revenue (AUV) | $1,830,083Source: 2026 FDD, Item 19 | |
| Total Locations | 2,136 (2025)Source: Item 20 |
Jack in the Box Franchise Fees
Initial franchise fee(Item 5)
$25,000 – $50,000
Ongoing royalty(Item 6)
5% of revenue
National ad / brand fund(Item 6)
5%
Technology fee(Item 6)
$5,100/mo
Buildout / construction(Item 7)
$626,000 – $1,250,400
Additional Item 5–6 fees (transfer, renewal, area development, and any veteran discounts) are not yet parsed on Franchable — see the brand's FDD for the full fee schedule.
About Jack in the Box
Jack in the Box is a quick-service restaurant franchise offering a variety of foods including hamburgers, specialty sandwiches, french fries, tacos, salads, bowls, drinks and side items. Most restaurants feature drive-thru windows with seating capacity ranging from 20 to 100 people, operating under a uniform system with standards for building décor, uniforms, food preparation, and restaurant operations.
What Jack in the Box's FDD Discloses
The largest disclosed cost line in Jack in the Box's disclosed unit P&L was Cost of Sales, at about 27.1% of revenue (disclosed Item 19, FY2025).
Jack in the Box's average unit revenue of $1,986,186 sat above its median of $1,830,083 (2026 FDD, Item 19) — the gap that a simple average hides. Individual results vary.
In 2025, Jack in the Box's franchised system recorded 20 franchised openings, 75 closures (Item 20).
Gross Sales by Performance TierSource: 2026 FDD Item 19
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Additional Item 19 Analysis
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Jack in the Box Franchise FAQ
How much does a Jack in the Box franchise cost?
Per Item 7 of the 2026 FDD Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment ranges from $1,909,500 to $4,041,500.
What is the Jack in the Box franchise fee?
The FDD reports an initial franchise fee of $25,000 to $50,000.
What royalty does Jack in the Box charge?
The FDD reports an ongoing royalty of 5% of revenue.
How much revenue does a Jack in the Box franchise generate?
The 2026 FDD reports a median revenue per unit of $1,830,083 for fiscal year 2025. Individual results vary.
How much does a Jack in the Box franchise owner make?
Jack in the Box disclosed median unit revenue of $1,830,083 in FY2025 (Item 19). Its unit-profit figure is under re-review, so Franchable does not currently publish one. Individual results vary.
Can I finance a Jack in the Box franchise with an SBA loan?
Many franchise purchases are financed with SBA 7(a) loans covering a large share of the total project cost. You can check what you'd qualify for with Franchable's free SBA prequalification.
Data sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Document. Franchable is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jack in the Box. This is not an offer to sell a franchise. Individual results vary.