Centralized Location
Strategically located near Indianapolis, Louisville, and Columbus.
Jack in the Box Franchise Opportunities for Multi-Unit Investors in Chicago, IL
"This accelerated development plan includes eight company-operated units and as part of the brand’s strategic market plan, Jack in the Box has identified more than 125 potential trade area opportunities for future corporate and franchise development in the area." - Chicago Tribune | July 2nd, 2024
Strategically located near Indianapolis, Louisville, and Columbus.
Economy driven by manufacturing, logistics, and health care.
City has room for growth in emerging and existing markets.
Solid workforce within manufacturing, industrial, and logistics fields.
Market fits the preferred Jack in the Box demographic profile.
Availability of prime real estate throughout the state.
Demographic and household data from the 2020 United States Census.
2020 Population
Median Household Income
Potential Chicago DMA Locations
At Jack in the Box, we understand people have cravings throughout the day. Do you want breakfast for dinner? Do it. Are you craving our mouthwatering burgers and shakes at 8am? Who's stopping you? We offer every menu item all-day, every day. Your customers will thank you.
Since 1951, we've grown to be one of the nation's largest burger franchises with more than 2,100 restaurants in 21 states. We brought the drive-through to life by pioneering two-way intercom system still used QSR franchises today. In 2021, we relaunched our franchise program to allow new franchisees to join the Jack in the Box system. We're looking for new franchisees to grow our footprint and bring our craveable menu to new markets like yours across the country.
At Jack in the Box, we've seen the popularity of drive-throughs and mobile ordering skyrocket. Our new 1,350 sqft prototype was designed with that in mind. With dual drive-throughs for higher volume and a walk-up window for mobile orders, you'll be prepared for today's consumer!
Whether this is your first jump in franchising or we're an addition to your existing multi-unit restaurant portfolio, Jack in the Box has support tailored to your needs.
Real Estate & Site Selection
Construction & Design
Market Analytics
Restaurant Operations
Mobile App with Ordering
Traditional & Digital Marketing
After 70+ years in the burger franchise space, you can rest assured we have all the systems you need to succeed.
Due to the cost of opening a restaurant with Jack in the Box, we have three minimum financial requirements all potential franchisees must meet.
Minimum Liquidity: $500,000
Minimum Net Worth: $1.5MM
Franchise Fee: $50k per Location
If you’re unable to meet these requirements, there are many potential sources of liquidity that may be overlooked. For example:
Business Partners
Local Banks & Credit Unions
Stocks & Bonds
401k Rollovers
These are just a few of the options you may like to consider in order to meet our financial requirements.
The estimated initial investment for a Jack in the Box Franchise is $1,810,600 - $4,207,500 excluding land, financing, and certain other costs. We provide a breakdown of this number in our Item 7 found in our Franchise Disclosure Document.
Like most franchises, you’ll notice Jack in the Box has ongoing royalty fees.
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.
We offer an incentive to qualified developers. Under our current Development Incentive Program, if you sign a Development Agreement for a minimum of three (3) restaurants to be developed and opened under the development schedule during the time frames specified in the Development Agreement, and certain other requirements are met, you may be eligible for one the following incentive options, at our sole discretion:
OPTION A: The Royalty (which is currently 5% of Gross Sales) will be reduced to: (i) 1% of Gross Sales for the first year; (ii) 2% of Gross Sales for the second year; (iii) 3% of Gross Sales for the third year; (iv) 4% of Gross Sales for the fourth year; and (v) 5% of Gross Sales for all subsequent years.
OPTION B: If you open the Restaurant on or before the required date in the development schedule, we will loan you $150,000 at 0% interest to be used solely for development costs associated with that restaurant. The loan will be repaid by crediting 100% of the royalty payments for that restaurant otherwise due until the loan is paid in full (i.e., payments will be made by crediting the appropriate portion of royalty payments toward the principal balance outstanding). If the particular restaurant is sold or permanently closed and the and the loan has not been fully repaid, the remaining principal balance is due in full.
If you close a restaurant and then open a replacement restaurant, it will not be eligible for these incentives. The Company may discontinue or modify this Development Incentive Program at any time.
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