Jack in the Box Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Jack in the Box franchise: $1911K–$4032K investment, 5% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$1.9M–$4.0M
Franchise Fee
$50K
Non-refundable
Royalty
5%
Gross Sales
Ad Fund
5%
Gross Sales
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 5% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 5% of gross sales |
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Development Fee (Single Unit) | $50K |
| Development Fee (Multi-Unit, first restaurant, new franchisee) | $50K |
| Development Fee (Multi-Unit, each additional restaurant) | $10K |
| IT Equipment Purchase and Installation | $45K |
| POS Software License Fee | $1K |
| POS Installation and Project Management | $8K |
| Trade Area Survey Analysis | — |
| Extension Fee (per deadline extended) | $5K |
| Veterans Program Discount (first restaurant only) | $-12,500 |
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