Jack in the Box

JACK · EST. 1951 · San Diego, California

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US UNITS2,149−1.0% YOY
GLOBAL UNITS2,200
AUV (US)$1.7M
INVESTMENT RANGE$500K–$1.8M
FRANCHISED %90%

01The Read

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

FIG 1 — US UNIT COUNT, 2019–2025

SOURCE: QSR PRO ESTIMATES

02Our Coverage

Miso’s Zume Deal Adds Patents to Its Restaurant Automation PlansSep 15, 2026Jack in the Box Puts Its Board Chair in Charge of the TurnaroundSep 15, 2026Restaurant Industry H1 2026: No Catalysts in Sight, Say AnalystsMar 24, 2026Del Taco's $115 Million Fire Sale: What Jack in the Box's Loss Reveals About Bolt-On Acquisition Risk in QSRMar 24, 2026The Restaurant Traffic Cliff: Why Q2 2026 Could Be the Industry's Inflection PointMar 24, 2026UC Santa Cruz Study Reveals the Real Impact of California's $20 Fast Food Wage: Higher Pay, Fewer Hours, and an Automation SurgeMar 24, 2026
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