Multi-unit developers with $750K+ liquid who can commit to three or more restaurants.
Incentives meaningfully cut early costs for multi-unit deals
$1.91M floor — one of the priciest tickets here
Key facts
- Item 19: $1,913,335 system-wide AUV
- Select Market Incentive cuts royalty to 2% for five years on 3+ store deals
- Alternative: $150,000 interest-free development loan on 3+ store deals
- $50,000 first fee, $10,000 for each additional restaurant
- 2,000+ locations
- Drive-thru QSR with a late-night daypart
Pros and cons
Pros
- Incentives meaningfully cut early costs for multi-unit deals
- Disclosed AUV near $2M
- Low franchise fee relative to the build
Cons
- $1.91M floor — one of the priciest tickets here
- 10% combined royalty and marketing at standard rates
- Incentives require a 3+ store commitment
- Legacy system — modernization costs fall on franchisees
FDD figures and sources
Per Jack in the Box's franchising site citing its 2026 FDD (dated Mar 13, 2026): Item 7 $1,909,500–$4,041,500. Fee $50,000 first restaurant + $10,000 each additional. 5% royalty + 5% marketing. Item 19: $1,913,335 system-wide AUV. Requires $750K liquid and $1.5M net worth. Verified Oct 2026.
Figures on this page come from the sources named above, checked on Oct 18, 2026. Franchise terms change every year — get the current Franchise Disclosure Document from the franchisor before you invest. Our methodology
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