Steps to Ownership

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

 

Jack in the Box Franchising Process

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.

Steps to Ownership

Step 1) 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.

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Step 2) 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.

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Step 2) Connect With Our Team

Step 3) 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.

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Step 4) 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.

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Step 4) FDD & Market Point Review

Step 5) 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.

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Step 6) 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.

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Step 6) Meet Operations Leadership

Step 7) 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.

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Step 8) Franchise Awarded

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

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Step 8) Franchise Awarded

Step 9) 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.

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How Long Does This Process Take?

Steps to Ownership

Step 1) Complete Initial Inquiry Form

To get started, you'll need to complete the initial franchise application on our website. Then one of our Franchise Recruitment Directors will be in-touch with more information.

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Step 2) 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.

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Step 2) Connect With Our Team

Step 3) Complete Short Application

After our initial conversation, we will have you submit a short application form along with a non-disclosure agreement to give us more insight into your franchising goals.

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Step 4) FDD Review

During your due diligence period, you'll review our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and be able to speak with other franchisees in our system.

Due Diligence

Step 4) FDD Review

Step 5) 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.

Jack in the Box Steps to Ownership Financial Review

Step 6) Meet Operations Leadership

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

Meet Executive Leadership

Step 7) Finalize Development Agreement

We will finalize your franchise development territory and opening schedule.

Jack in the Box Steps to Ownership Finalize Development Agreement

Step 8) Franchise Awarded

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

Franchise Awarded

Step 8) Franchise Awarded

Step 9) 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'll complete a 10-to-14-week training program at a certified training restaurant.

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How Long Does This Process Take?

 
 

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