Overall costs for Jack in the Box run anywhere from $1,040,500 to $1,853,600. See how the costs break down and what funding options might be right for your new venture into the franchise foray.
How COVID-19 affects franchising costs
Strict sanitation and employee protection measures during the coronavirus outbreak add to the typical costs you face when opening a new franchise. Paired with the unusually heavy amount of promotions that may be required by the franchise, you may not see as much in the way of profits starting out. For more information on what support is out there, read our guide to
loans for businesses affected by the coronavirus.
Estimated initial costs
Our cost estimates are accurate as of 2019 from
https://www.franchisedirect.com and include opening fees and expenses only. Your location may result in higher or lower fees.
Franchise fees
Jack in the Box franchise fees total around $25,000, which beats out the $37,000 average for the 200 largest franchises nationwide.
| Initial franchise fee |
$0 to $50,000 |
| Estimated total |
$0 to $50,000 |
Equipment fees
Equipment fees total $491,000 for Jack in the Box. This costs more than the $180,023 average for the top 200 franchises.
| Furniture, fixtures and equipment |
$408,000 to $469,000 |
| IT equipment and installation |
$45,000 to $60,000 |
| Equipment |
Varies. |
| Estimated total |
$453,000 to $529,000 |
Real estate fees
Real estate will set you back $528,000 for Jack in the Box, thought it's less than the average of $788,376 for the top 200 franchises.
| Free for trade area survey analysis, plus expenses |
$4,500 to $7,000 |
| Land |
Not Included to |
| Fee for architect and engineering services |
$49,000 to $166,000 |
| Environmental assessment |
$2,500 to $34,000 |
| On-site improvements |
$286,000 to $507,000 |
| Rent |
Minimum and percentage rent, if the franchisee rents a restaurant location from the franchisor (as negotiated). Additional rent if the franchisee chooses to have the franchisor build the restaurant. |
| Estimated total |
$342,000 to $714,000 |
Training fees
Jack in the Box initial training costs total $52,500 — more than the nationwide average of $9,788.
| Pre-opening training and inventory expenses |
$50,000 to $55,000 |
| Estimated total |
$50,000 to $55,000 |
Inventory costs
Initial inventory for Jack in the Box shakes out to $16,000. This is less than the nationwide average of $53,119.
| Initial inventory |
$12,000 to $20,000 |
| Estimated total |
$12,000 to $20,000 |
Licenses and permits costs
Jack in the Box initial licenses and permits will set you back $2,750. This comes out to less than $18,770 — the overall nationwide average.
| Computer-related services and licensing |
$1,000 to $1,000 |
| Business licenses and utility deposits |
$500 to $3,000 |
| Estimated total |
$1,500 to $4,000 |
Personnel costs
Uniforms, name tags and the like make up personnel costs, and for Jack in the Box it will run you $2,250. The nationwide average cost of personnel fees comes in at $22,818, which means you'll be paying less to outfit your employees.
| Uniforms |
$1,500 to $3,000 |
| Estimated total |
$1,500 to $3,000 |
Other expenses
Miscellaneous expenses for Jack in the Box total $329,550 — more than the nationwide average of $69,970.
| Pre-opening additional funds |
$14,000 to $17,000 |
| Operating cash |
$1,200 to $3,000 |
| Three months' additional funds |
$165,300 to $458,600 |
| Estimated total |
$180,500 to $478,600 |
All costs were found using the 200 largest franchises nationwide using Franchise Direct's list of more than 300 franchises, and are accurate as of 2019.
How to finance
The best way to finance Jack in the Box comes down to your personal financial situation. What assets you have available will largely determine how much you need to borrow, and which option suits you best. Potential solutions include:
- Bank loan. Your personal credit plays a large role in getting a business term loan from a bank. Typically this type of funding is for larger amounts.
- Online loan. Credit requirements may be more flexible for an online loan than a bank loan, but amounts may max out at a lower amount — typically around $1 million.
- SBA loan. The good part about SBA loans is that they top out at $5 million, but your business has to meet a number of requirements.
- Credit card. Small costs that aren't fixed, such as stray inventory and supply purchases, may be better off on a business credit card. Just make sure you can pay it off quickly to avoid high APRs.
Also check if Jack in the Box franchise financing is available. You may be able to get some of the costs covered for less than you would with other traditional funding options.
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How Jack in the Box stacks up
Compare how Jack in the Box holds up against two similarly sized franchises.
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$25,000 |
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$2,750 |
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$2,250 |
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Bottom line
Jack in the Box franchise costs run a total of $1,447,050. Before you decide to become a franchisee, compare the total costs against industry averages. And to learn more about financing
read our guide to franchise financing.
