Is Jack in the Box Opening in Florida?

Yes, Jack in the Box is coming to Florida! Jack in the Box will open its first stores in Orlando, FL and Longwood, 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.

Does Jack in the Box Have Locations in Florida?

As of 2025, Jack in the Box doesn’t have any restaurants in the state of Florida. However, we do have plans to open 10 locations in Orlando.

We’re looking for franchise partners to expand our footprint across the United States of America and this includes Florida.

Our franchise development team is primarily interested in the following markets:

• Jacksonville
• Miami
• Tampa
• Orlando
• Petersburg
• Hialeah
• Port St. Lucie
• Cape Coral
• Fort Lauderdale
• Pembroke Pines
• Hollywood
• Gainesville
• Miramar
• Coral Springs
• Palm Bay
• West Palm Beach
• Clearwater
• Lakeland
• Pompano Beach
• Miami Gardens
• Davie
• Boca Raton
• Sunrise
• Deltona
• Plantation
• Palm Coast
• Deerfield Beach
• Fort Myers

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: $500,000
• 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:

• How Much Does a Jack in the Box Franchise Cost?
• 5 Benefits of Multi-Unit Franchising with Jack in the Box
• Does Jack in the Box Offer Franchise Incentives?

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