How many total Jack In The Box outlets were operating at the start of 2023?
Jack_In_The_Box Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets At The Start Of The Year | Outlets At The End Of The Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 2055 | 2034 | -21 |
| 2023 | 2034 | 2043* | +9 | |
| 2024 | 2043 | 2040* | -3 | |
| Company- | 2022 | 163 | 146 | -17 |
| owned | ||||
| 2023 | 146 | 142 | -4 | |
| 2024 | 142 | 150 | +8 | |
| Total | 2022 | 2218 | 2180 | -38 |
| Outlets | ||||
| 2023 | 2180 | 2185 | +5 | |
| 2024 | 2185 | 2190 | +5 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 87–93)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Jack In The Box's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were a total of 2,180 outlets operating at the start of 2023. This number includes both franchised and company-owned locations.
The FDD provides a detailed breakdown of outlet status over the fiscal years 2022 to 2024, allowing prospective franchisees to understand the brand's growth and changes in outlet numbers. This information is crucial for assessing the stability and expansion of Jack In The Box.
Specifically, the data distinguishes between franchised and company-owned outlets, showing that at the start of 2023, there were 2,034 franchised outlets and 146 company-owned outlets. This level of detail helps potential franchisees understand the relative proportions of franchised versus company-operated locations within the Jack In The Box system.