Burger Franchise Opportunities: Orlando, FL

Jack in the Box Franchise Opportunities for Multi-Unit Investors

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"Jack in the Box now open in Central Florida. Find out where"

"LONGWOOD, Fla. – Florida’s first Jack in the Box is now ready to make it when you order it.  The California-based burger chain opened its first Florida location in decades in Longwood, at 815 W. State Road 434. Long lines were seen all weekend, both to get inside the building and in the drive-thru, according to franchise owner Ed Zausch. Jack in the Box is known for its burgers, tacos, milkshakes and late-night munchie meals. Its restaurants are also open 24 hours a day."

-Local coverage of our Longwood opening, as reported by WKMG News 6 in February 2026. 

Local coverage of our Longwood opening, as reported by WKMG News 6 in February 2026.

 

Where is the first Jack in the Box in Central Florida? 

 The first Central Florida Jack in the Box opened in February 2026 at 815 W. State Road 434 in Longwood, just north of Orlando. Opening weekend drew lines out the door, and the restaurant now serves burgers, tacos, and late-night favorites with drive-thru convenience. It marks the brand's return to Florida after decades away, and it is the proof point for every territory that follows. 

Jack in the Box Orlando, FL Jack Emoji with Oranges
 

Why Invest in an Orlando Burger Franchise? 

Market Size

 The Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford metro holds roughly 2.9 million residents across nearly 1.1 million households, per 2024 Census estimates

Tourism Volume

 Orlando welcomed a record 75.3 million visitors in 2024, holding its position as the most visited destination in the United States. 

Centralized Locations

 Sites near the Florida Turnpike, I-4, and SR 417 put restaurants in the path of both commuters and the tourist corridor. 

Household Income

 Metro median household income was $81,044 in 2024, per the American Community Survey

Demographics

 With a median age of 38.7 and steady in-migration, the market matches the Jack in the Box guest profile. 

Real Estate

 Suburban growth rings from Deltona to Palm Bay keep new pad sites and conversion opportunities in play. 

What do Orlando guests think of the first location? 

Watch real, unedited YouTube reviews from guests visiting the first Jack in the Box in Central Florida. All completely unpaid and organic.

 
 

WHY A JACK IN THE BOX FRANCHISE IN ORLANDO? 

How long has Jack in the Box been building burger expertise? 

 Since 1951, we have grown into one of the nation's largest burger franchises and pioneered the two-way drive-thru intercom the QSR industry still uses. In 2021, we relaunched our franchise program, and Central Florida is one of the first new markets where that expansion is now visible on the ground. 

Jack in the Box Birthday Celebration Emoji celebrating over 75 Years

Which Orlando-area markets is Jack in the Box targeting? 

Jack in the Box has announced new restaurant commitments for the Orlando DMA, and whitespace remains throughout the greater market. Areas we are targeting include:

  • Leesburg, Ocoee, Daytona Beach, Deltona, DeLand
  • Edgewater, Palm Coast, St. Johns, Cocoa
  • Melbourne and Palm Bay

See how territories are mapped on our available markets page.

Bar chart of Orlando annual visitors 2019 to 2024, recovering from 35.3 million in 2020 to a record 75.3 million in 2024. Source: Visit Orlando.

What restaurant design fits Orlando real estate? 

 Our 1,350-square-foot prototype was built for the drive-thru and mobile-order behavior that dominates Florida arterials. Dual drive-thru lanes absorb peak volume and a walk-up window serves app orders, a fit for tourist-corridor pads where dining room square footage is expensive. Details are on our store design page

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What support do greater Orlando franchisees get? 

Whether this is your first franchise or an addition to a multi-unit portfolio, support covers real estate and site selection, construction and design, market analytics, restaurant operations, mobile app ordering, and traditional and digital marketing. Whether you're looking at Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County, Lake Country, or the greater Orlando MSA, our development team has already walked the market. Review our training and support programs

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Investment Costs, Fees & Incentives

To open a Jack in the Box Orlando franchise, we have three minimum financial requirements all potential franchisees must meet.

  • Minimum Liquidity: $750,000

  • 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 $1,909,500 to $4,041,500 excluding land, financing, and certain other costs. We provide a breakdown of this number in our Item 7 found in our Franchise Disclosure Document.

Orlando Franchise Questions, Answered 

Ready to Grow Jack Across Greater Orlando? 

 Submit the form below and our franchise development team will walk you through open Central Florida territories.