Jack in the Box FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
The 2026 Jack in the Box FDD is close to the 2025 filing on Item 7 — the low end eases $1,000 to $1,909,500 and the high end edges up $9,400 to $4,041,500 — while the system contracts by 54 outlets to 2,136 (−2.5%).
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low end of range | $1,910,500 | $1,909,500 | −$1,000 |
| High end of range | $4,032,100 | $4,041,500 | +$9,400 |
| Full range | $1,910,500–$4,032,100 | $1,909,500–$4,041,500 |
The Item 7 range shifts only marginally between filings; the ceiling rises by $9,400 and the floor drops by $1,000.
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.
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