Jack in the Box FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
Jack in the Box's 2026 FDD lists an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $1,909,500–$4,041,500, against $1,910,500–$4,032,100 in the 2025 filing.
Source: MN CARDS & WI DFI state filings · Updated April 2026 · Clearly FDD
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
2025 FDD
2026 FDD
Change
Low end of range
$1,910,500
$1,909,500
−$1,000 (−0.1%)
High end of range
$4,032,100
$4,041,500
+$9,400 (+0.2%)
Full range
$1,910,500–$4,032,100
$1,909,500–$4,041,500
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $1,909,500–$4,041,500, against $1,910,500–$4,032,100 in the 2025 filing.
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
2025 FDD
2026 FDD
Change
Total outlets (Item 20)
2,190
2,136
−54 (−2.5%)
Jack in the Box reports 2,136 outlets in the 2026 FDD, down 54 from 2,190 in the 2025 filing.
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Jack in the Box included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Item 6 — Ongoing Fees
2025 FDD
2026 FDD
Change
Royalty rate
5%
5%
unchanged
The ongoing royalty rate remains 5% of Gross Sales between filings.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a Jack in the Box franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Jack in the Box states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $1,909,500–$4,041,500, against $1,910,500–$4,032,100 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $1,910,500 to $1,909,500 (−$1,000 (−0.1%)) and the high end moves from $4,032,100 to $4,041,500 (+$9,400 (+0.2%)).
How many locations does Jack in the Box have?
The 2026 FDD for Jack in the Box reports 2,136 outlets in Item 20, against 2,190 in the 2025 filing — 54 fewer.
Did Jack in the Box change its royalty rate?
No. Both the 2025 and 2026 filings for Jack in the Box state a standard royalty of 5%.
Does Jack in the Box disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Jack in the Box included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.