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Is Jack in the Box Opening in Florida?

Jack Updated on March 11, 2026

Jack in the Box Franchise

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Yes, Jack in the Box is coming to Florida! Jack in the Box opened it's first store in Longwood, FL on February 19th, 2026. Jack in the Box will open its second store in Orlando, FL in 2026.

In this article, we’ll take a look at the cities Jack in the Box is targeting in Florida along with how you can get involved as a franchisee.

Are you looking to find out if Jack in the Box is looking to find new franchisees in the state of Florida? Hi. My name is Dustin Thompson, and I'm the director of franchise development and marketing here at Jack in the Box. And in this video, I will answer that question and many others. So is Jack in the Box looking to franchise in the state of Florida? The quick answer is yes, we are. So Jack in the Box is looking for new franchise partners throughout the United States and specifically in the state of Florida. You may have seen, where recently, in early 2023, we announced that Jack in the Box was coming back to the state of Florida after thirty years with six new restaurant commitments in the city of Orlando. But we're not gonna stop at Orlando. We're looking for franchisees to help grow Jack in the Box throughout the state of Florida. So whether you live in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Gainesville, the Panhandle, Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville, and anywhere in between, we're looking for franchisees to grow in these markets. The next question we typically have is, what are the requirements to open a Jack in the Box? We're looking for those with strong business acumen, restaurant experience. It's preferred but not required. Keep that in mind. Passion for Jack in the Box, the ability to meet our financial requirements. The commitment to follow brand guidelines and standards, and hey, a good strong entrepreneurial spirit. So what are the financial requirements to open a Jack in the Box franchise? We're gonna be looking for those that look to open a Jack in the Box. Remember, three to five store minimum, to have a minimum liquidity of five hundred thousand dollars and a minimum net worth requirement of one point five million dollars or greater. Another question we commonly get. How much does a Jack in the Box franchise cost? Well, in the Item 7 of our FDD, we list the average franchise costs one point eight million to two point eight million. In this number, you'll find things such as building improvements, initial inventory, three months of operating funds, your franchise fee, among many other things. That comprise that number. So I hope this video has given you a better understanding of how Jack in the Box plans to expand across the Sunshine State. And if you're interested in opening a Jack in the Box in the state of Florida, please submit any form on our website and we'll reach out with more information. Thank you for stopping by. Hope you have a great day.

Does Jack in the Box Have Locations in Florida?

Jack in t he Box currently has one location open in Longwood, FL that opened February 2026 with more on the way. We currently have over 20 store commitments for the Greater Orlando area with plenty of opportunity left in the markets listed below:

Orlando
- Leesburg, FL
- Ocala, FL
- Daytona Beach, FL
- Deltona, FL
- Deland, FL
- Edgewater, FL
- Palm Coast, FL
- St. John, FL
- Cocoa, FL
- Melbourne, FL
- Palm Bay, FL

These cities meet most of our site requirements and should be a good fit for Jack in the Box based on our Real Estate Planning Software.

If you’re interested in a market that isn’t listed above, please reach out to our team and we will take a deeper look into your preferred location.

What Are the Requirements to Open a Jack in the Box?

If you’re interested in bringing our craveable menu to the state of Florida, you’ll need to meet the following business and financial requirements.

Our ideal candidate is someone with…

Strong Business Acumen
Restaurant Experience (Preferred Not Required)
Passion for Jack in the Box
Ability to Meet Financial Requirements
Commitment to Follow Brand Guidelines & Standards
An Entrepreneurial Spirit

All our potential franchisees must meet the following financial requirements…

Minimum Liquidity: $750,000
Minimum Net Worth: $1.5MM
Franchise Fee: $50k per Location

You’ll also be responsible for paying the ongoing royalty fees below…

5% Royalty of Gross Sales
5% Marketing Fee of Gross Sales

These royalties ensure you have the best possible resources to run your business and bring customers to your location.

How Much Does a Jack in the Box Franchise Cost?

The estimated initial investment for a Jack in the Box Franchise is $1,910,500 - $4,032,100 excluding land, financing, and certain other costs. We provide a breakdown of this number in our Item 7 found in our Franchise Disclosure Document.

Your initial investment includes virtually everything it takes to start a new restaurant:

One-time initial franchise fee, up to $50k
Building improvements, up to $785k
Initial inventory, up to $20k
Three months of operating funds

These initial investment figures are based on franchised and Company restaurant development costs to open MK12 prototypical buildings in fiscal years 2023 to 2024.

The cost of land will vary widely, depending upon size and location of the property and whether you purchase/own the land or enter into a lease arrangement.

Check Out These Additional Resources

We hope this article gave you a better understanding of how Jack in the Box plans on expanding into the sunshine state of Florida.

At Jack in the Box, we work with our franchisees every step of the way in order to get their restaurants up and running.

Here are some additional online resources you may like to check out:

To see the full list of our available markets, please click here.

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