Headquarters picks the point of sale
The filing makes headquarters the decision point for a POS, not the owners.
Franchise agreement · 2026 filingFrom the filings · Quick service restaurant
Jack in the Box franchise
2,136 locations. Headquarters picks the POS and the loyalty program.
Total investment
$1.91M to $4.04M
Item 7
Locations
2,136
Item 20
Average revenue
$1.91M
per location, 2025
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Fees and terms
What a franchisee signs up for
Initial fee
$50K
Item 5 · per location
Ad fund
5%
Item 6 · percentage component
Tech fee
$72/mo
Item 6
Term
20 years
Item 17
Franchised
93%
Item 20 · 1,985 of 2,136
For vendors
What decides a sale into Jack in the Box
Suppliers come from an approved list
Owners buy from approved suppliers, and a new supplier needs headquarters' approval first.
Item 8 · 2026 filingMost owners run several locations
About 1 in 2 owners runs more than one location.
Item 20 · 2026 filingThe account brief
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- The system the filing namesWhich are required and which are only mentioned, with the clause text
- Who decides at headquartersThe technology, operations and finance leads, by role and name
- The owner map224 owners by state, and the 160 who run several locations
- 21 requirements the filing setsEach with the franchisor's own sentence
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Answered from the filing
Jack in the Box franchise questions
How much does a Jack in the Box franchise cost?
The 2026 FDD puts the total investment at $1,909,500 to $4,041,500, including a $50,000 initial fee.
How many Jack in the Box locations are there?
The 2026 FDD lists 2,136 locations, 1,985 of them franchised and 151 run by the company.
Who owns Jack in the Box?
Jack in the Box Funding, LLC is the parent company of Jack in the Box.
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Primary franchise filings · updated September 2026. Read the original filing for definitions, conditions, and qualifications.