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Jack in the Box
Quick-service restaurant
Led by an affable "CEO" with a Ping-Pong ball for a head, Jack in the Box is among the leading quick-service restaurant businesses in the U.S. The company operates and franchises more than 2,200 of its flagship hamburger outlets in California, Texas, and about 17 other states. Jack in the Box offers such standard fast-food fare as burgers, fries, and soft drinks, as well as salads, tacos, and breakfast items. In addition to its mainstay burger business, the company runs the Qdoba Mexican Grill chain through its Qdoba Restaurant Corporation subsidiary.
2011 AllStar Rank: 7
2010 AllStar Rank: 5
2009 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
2010 AllStar Rank: 5
2009 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
Full Disclosure Award
This company gets a nod for disclosing financial performance representations in Item 19 of its Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). For an explanation of why this is important, read The Importance of Item 19 in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Jack in the Box
9330 Balboa Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123
858-571-4044
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1951 |
| Franchising since | 1982 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 83% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 1,371 | 0 | 851 |
| 2010 | 1,250 | 0 | 956 |
| 2009 | 1,037 | 0 | 1,190 |
Expanding in These Locations
Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Costs
| Total Investment | $995,928 - $1,957,924 |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 5% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $1,500,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $750,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Minimum 5 years experience operating multiple (5+) QSR restaurants
Knowledge of local market where restaurants will be located
Restaurant development experience (real estate, construction, operations)
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | No |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
Financing Assistance
Although franchisor does not finance franchise development, it will provide franchisee candidates with a list of lenders
Jack in the Box
9330 Balboa Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123
858-571-4044
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Jack in the Box Inc.
Led by an affable "CEO" with a Ping-Pong ball for a head, Jack in the Box is among the leading quick-service restaurant businesses in the U.S. The company operates and franchises more than 2,200 of its flagship hamburger outlets in California, Texas, and about 17 other states. Jack in the Box ...
| Company Type: | Public |
| Employees: | 42,500 |
| 1 Year Employee Growth: | - 4.1% |
| Executives: | Linda A. Lang, Chairman and CEOPaul L. Schultz, President and COOJerry P. Rebel, EVP and CFO |
| Rankings: | S&P 600, |
| Sales: | $2,876,000,000 |
| 1 Year Sales Growth: | 4% |
| Net Income: | $126,300,000 |
| 1 Year Net Income Growth: | 16.9% |
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| Industries: | Fast-Food & Quick-Service Restaurants |
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| Top Competitors: | Burger KingMcDonald'sYUM! |
Jack in the Box
9330 Balboa Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123
858-571-4044
