Jack in the Box

JACK · EST. 1951 · San Diego, California

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US UNITS2,1492025 record · QSR Pro estimates

GLOBAL UNITS2,2002025 record · QSR Pro estimates

FRANCHISED %90%2025 record · QSR Pro estimates

FRANCHISE REQUIREMENTSView source notes ↓Figures, scope and source dates

01Our Coverage

12 STORIES

Latest

Jack in the Box Puts Its Board Chair in Charge of the Turnaround

Mark King’s immediate move into the interim CEO role retains JACK on Track while changing who must turn its priorities into operating decisions.

Sep 15, 2026

Del Taco's $115 Million Fire Sale: What Jack in the Box's Loss Reveals About Bolt-On Acquisition Risk in QSRMar 24, 2026 Jack in the Box Enters Survival Mode: A 75-Year-Old Chain's Fight to Stay RelevantMar 24, 2026 The Great QSR Contraction: Nearly 1,000 Chain Restaurants Are Closing in 2026Mar 24, 2026 The Great Restaurant Closure Wave of 2026: Who Is Shutting Doors and WhyMar 20, 2026 Jack in the Box's Late-Night Domination: How One Chain Owns the After-Midnight DaypartMar 19, 2026 QSR property asking yields rise in Q3Oct 11, 2026 Miso’s Zume Deal Adds Patents to Its Restaurant Automation PlansSep 15, 2026 Restaurant Industry H1 2026: No Catalysts in Sight, Say AnalystsMar 24, 2026 The Restaurant Traffic Cliff: Why Q2 2026 Could Be the Industry's Inflection PointMar 24, 2026 UC Santa Cruz Study Reveals the Real Impact of California's $20 Fast Food Wage: Higher Pay, Fewer Hours, and an Automation SurgeMar 24, 2026 Red Lobster Burns Through Cash as Post-Bankruptcy Turnaround StallsMar 24, 2026

02About the Brand

Fast-food restaurant chain serving hamburgers, tacos, and breakfast items 24/7

FIG 1 — US UNIT COUNT, 2019–2025

2,105

2019

2,120

2020

2,135

2021

2,167

2022

2,141

2023

2,171

2024

2,149

2025

RECORD YEARS AND SOURCE LABELS BELOW

Records can refer to different reporting dates within a year. Estimates are identified in the source labels; these records are not a like-for-like growth calculation.

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Franchise Requirements

Availability and model

Recruitment targets multi-unit development; its candidate page calls for a commitment to three to five restaurants in the chosen market.

United States; confirm the format and territory with the franchisor

Jack in the Box investment guideSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary refers to FDD dated March 13, 2026.
Jack in the Box candidate requirementsSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).

Operating commitment

Candidate requirements include US citizenship, funds in US banks and restaurant operating experience or an experienced operating partner.

United States; confirm the format and territory with the franchisor

Jack in the Box investment guideSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary refers to FDD dated March 13, 2026.
Jack in the Box candidate requirementsSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).

Initial investment / development estimate: $1,909,500–$4,041,500
US prototypical restaurant; excludes land, financing and certain site-specific costs
Jack in the Box investment guideSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary refers to FDD dated March 13, 2026.
Initial franchise fee: $50,000
US traditional restaurant; standard per-location fee
Jack in the Box investment guideSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary refers to FDD dated March 13, 2026.
Separate development fee: Not verified in reviewed sources
United States
No applicable amount verified in the linked sources. Request the current disclosure for this format and territory.
Jack in the Box investment guideSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary refers to FDD dated March 13, 2026.
Jack in the Box candidate requirementsSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).
Liquid capital / personal funds: $750,000
Starting minimum across all partners
Larger development agreements can require more liquidity.
Jack in the Box candidate requirementsSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).
Net worth: $1,500,000
Minimum net worth across all partners
Jack in the Box candidate requirementsSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).
Royalty / service fee: 5%
Percentage of gross sales; standard rate before conditional incentives
Jack in the Box investment guideSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary refers to FDD dated March 13, 2026.
Advertising / marketing contribution: 5%
Percentage of gross sales; standard marketing fee
Jack in the Box investment guideSource checked 2026-10-01 (America/Los_Angeles).Document basis: Official web summary refers to FDD dated March 13, 2026.

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