[ KEY FINDING ]ITEM 20CHANGED SINCE THE 2025 FDD

What changed in Jack in the Box's 2026 FDD compared with its 2025 FDD?

Franchised outlets that ceased operations: 2024 in the 2025 FDD, 2025 in the 2026 FDD

16 → 75

From the 2026 FDD (issued March 13, 2026), compared with the 2025 FDD.

Item 20 of Jack in the Box's 2025 FDD lists franchised outlets that ceased operations at 16 for 2024 (p.90); its 2026 FDD lists 75 for 2025 (p.88).

WHAT THIS MEANSItem 20 lists the franchisees who left the system in the last fiscal year, with their contact details. You can ask them about their experience.

Cites: 2025 FDD, Item 20 p.90 · 2026 FDD, Item 20 p.88

[ VERIFIED // FDD 2026 ]

Jack in the Box

Report based on the 2026 FDD, issued March 13, 2026.

For Jack in the Box, the 2026 FDD estimates a total initial investment of $1,909,500 to $4,041,500 (Item 7).

Verified: Sep 29, 2026

9 RED FLAGS DETECTED
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MURK SCORE
FRANCHISE SONAR MURK SCORE: OPAQUE(our band for scores 65 to 100)

Does Jack in the Box Have Franchise Litigation?

Litigation detected: 4 pending cases, 8 concluded, 2 franchisee-initiated, affiliate government order, affiliate class action.

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How Much Does a Jack in the Box Franchise Cost?

Royalty RateInitial InvestmentTotal UnitsNet Growth (1Y)

5.0%

percentage of gross sales

$1.9M to $4.0M

2,136

-54

Source: FDD Items 6, 7, 20

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What Does Jack in the Box's Item 19 Disclose About Earnings?

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Item 19 figures, each with the group it covers and its FDD page

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