Path to ownership

How to Open a Jack in the Box Franchise

How to Become a Jack in the Box Franchisee in Nine Steps

The short answer

Jack in the Box Franchising Process

Becoming a Jack in the Box franchisee takes nine steps and typically ranges from 60 to 120 days, beginning with a contact form and ending with orientation and a 10-to-14 week training program as you approach your grand opening.

Thank you for considering a Jack in the Box franchise as your next business opportunity! We're actively looking for new franchisees who are excited to bring our craveable 24/7 menu to available markets across the U.S.A. Below, you'll find our steps to ownership along with an estimate of how long the process takes.

9
Steps from first contact to franchise awarded
60–120
Days for the typical process, start to finish
10–14
Weeks of training at a certified training restaurant
Steps to ownership

The nine steps

We can go as fast as you are willing to go. Each step below has a clear owner on our side, so you always know who you're working with next.

01

Submit Contact Form

To get started, submit a contact form on our website. Then one of our Franchise Development Directors will be in-touch with more information.

02

Connect With Our Team

We'll schedule an introduction call to answer questions and walk you through everything you need to know as you begin your journey of owning your very own burger franchise.

03

Submit Required Documents

After our conversation, we'll send you our required documents to move forward in the process: our Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), Initial Inquiry Form, and Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). These documents will give us more insight into your franchising goals and determine next steps.

04

FDD & Market Point Review

After we receive your Initial Inquiry Form and signed NDA, we'll schedule a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) review call and you'll be able to ask our team questions about this document. We'll also review market points in your desired territory.

05

Financial Review

During this stage, you'll submit requisite documents to allow us to complete a full financial review along with credit and background checks. See the costs to open a burger franchise on our costs and fees page.

06

Meet Operations Leadership

After gathering all required documents, we will schedule a time for you to meet with the Jack in the Box Senior Operations Team.

07

Finalize Development Agreement

We will finalize your franchise development territory and opening schedule. At that time, we will send franchise agreements for you to sign.

08

Franchise Awarded

After receiving your signed franchise development agreement and your paid initial franchise fees, you will be an official Jack in the Box Franchisee. Congratulations!

09

Orientation & Training

Your orientation will start with your regional real estate development manager (REDM). They will assist you with navigating the real estate and site selection process. Once you have your site, you will be assigned a regionally based construction manager. They will provide you with CAD drawings of our prototype layout. Prior to opening, your organization will designate two people to complete our 10-to-14 week training program at a certified training restaurant.

You're Now a Franchisee
End of the nine steps

How Long Does This Process Take?

At Jack in the Box, we can go as fast as you are willing to go. We've found the entire process to become a franchisee with Jack in the Box typically ranges from 60 - 120 days.

Step 1

Ready to Get Started?

Please submit the form below to begin your franchising journey with Jack in the Box!