Jack in the Box Inc.
9357 Spectrum Center Blvd San Diego, California 92123
Different Rules, LLC organized in Delaware on November 13, 2018 and conduct business as Jack in the Box®. Their principal business address is 9330 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, California 92123.
We both operate Jack in the Box restaurants and offer franchises for the operation of Jack in the Box restaufants. Jack in the Box restaurants offer a variety of foods: primarily hamburgers, specialty sandwiches, french fries, tacos, salads, bowls, drinks and side items. The restaurants are operated under a uniform operating system that includes standards for the building and decor; uniforms; the purchase, preparation and sale of foods; and the operations of the restaurant. Most of our restaurants have drive-thru windows and a seating capacity ranging from 20 to 100 people, but we also have some hontraditional locations. Unless otherwise noted in this disclosure document, all references to a “Franchised Restaurant!’ or “Franchised Location” also Will include a nontraditional restaurant or nontraditiOhal location, respectively, and all references to the “Franchise Agreement” also will include the Nontraditional License Agreement.
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Franchimp Summary Rating
4/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Investment Accessibility
1/10
$691,879 / unit
Average Gross Profit During 2020QSR
$553,148
Industry Low
$1,195,653
Industry High
$1,620,325 / unit
Average Revenue During 2020QSR
$173,917
Industry Low
$2,256,060
Industry High
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Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $105,975 Maximum: $178,475
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $1,810,600 Maximum: $4,207,500
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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