What is the document that acknowledges receipt of the Franchise Agreement for Jack In The Box?
Jack_In_The_Box Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The parties agree that Franchisee's adherence to Company's System standards and specifications is necessary to the image, operation and success of each JACK IN THE BOX restaurant and the System. The JACK IN THE BOX System standards, specifications, and procedures, as they may be renamed, amended, expanded and consolidated by Company from time to time (collectively, "Manuals"), shall contain
mandatory restaurant operating standards, specifications and procedures as prescribed from time to time by Company for the operation of a JACK IN THE BOX restaurant by a Franchisee, among other things. Some or all of the Manuals may be provided in an electronic format on an online system. Franchisee acknowledges receipt of the Manuals on loan for the term of this Agreement, and agrees to monitor the online system for updates to the Manuals. Franchisee shall strictly adhere to these standards, specifications and procedures, which Company may, in its sole discretion, change from time to time. (Wherever this agreement states that Company may take action in its "sole discretion," Company will use good faith in its exercise of such discretion.) Franchisee agrees to accept and comply with any changes, modifications, revisions and additions made by Company, in its sole discretion, to the menu, service expectations, restaurant environment, customer offerings, product pricing, and other elements of the System standards, specifications, and procedures, which Company, in the good faith exercise of its judgment, believes to be necessary or desirable.
The material contained in the Manuals consists of confidential trade secrets of Company, and Company is the owner of the Manuals and of all proprietary rights in and to the material and information contained therein. Such material is to be used by Franchisee only in connection with the operation of the Franchised Restaurant and other licensed JACK IN THE BOX restaurants.
Franchisee must ensure that the restaurant is being operated in accordance with the terms of the Franchise Agreement, and in accordance with the standards as specified in the Manuals.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 94–634)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Jack In The Box FDD, franchisees acknowledge receipt of the Jack In The Box System standards, specifications, and procedures via the Manuals. These Manuals contain mandatory restaurant operating standards, specifications, and procedures prescribed by Jack In The Box for franchisees. The Manuals may be provided in electronic format on an online system. Franchisees agree to monitor the online system for updates to the Manuals and must strictly adhere to these standards, specifications, and procedures, which Jack In The Box may change from time to time.
The Manuals consist of confidential trade secrets owned by Jack In The Box and are to be used by franchisees only in connection with the operation of their franchised restaurant. Franchisees must ensure that the restaurant is operated in accordance with the terms of the Franchise Agreement and the standards specified in the Manuals.
This acknowledgment ensures that franchisees are aware of and agree to comply with the operational standards and procedures set forth by Jack In The Box, which are essential for maintaining consistency and quality across all franchised locations. By acknowledging receipt and agreeing to adhere to the Manuals, franchisees commit to upholding the standards of the Jack In The Box system.