What is the purpose of the Jack In The Box FDD receipt?
Jack_In_The_Box Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 23: RECEIPT]
RECITALS
Company is the owner of the name JACK IN THE BOX® and certain other service marks, trademarks, names, logos and commercial symbols which are authorized for use from time to time in connection with JACK IN THE BOX restaurants (the "Marks").
Company has expended time, effort and money to develop a distinctive restaurant format and operating system utilizing specialized and unique techniques, knowledge, expertise, skill and proprietary information. The restaurant format and operating system includes but is not limited to: operating and management systems and standards; specifications and procedures for the purchase, preparation and sale of food, beverages and other products; and a distinctive building design, decor and color scheme (the "System").
The System includes, among other things, the following elements, all of which may be deleted, changed, improved or further developed by Company from time to time: (a) know-how, specifications, methods and procedures for the content, preparation, marketing and sale of food and beverages, which are described in operating manuals for JACK IN THE BOX restaurants and in other written materials; (b) plans and specifications for JACK IN THE BOX restaurants including distinctive designs, interior and exterior formats, styles, designs, decors, fixtures, equipment, layouts and signs which are described in operating manuals for and in other written materials; and (c) a public image that each JACK IN THE BOX restaurant is a unit in an established quick-service restaurant system, and that all JACK IN THE BOX restaurants are operated with high standards for product quality and service and aesthetic effect of the restaurant premises.
Company operates, and grants franchises to operate, restaurants known as JACK IN THE BOX restaurants using the System and the Marks.
Licensee recognizes the uniqueness, confidentiality and value of the System, and the advantages and benefits which may be obtained by using the System and the Marks, and desires to use the System and the Marks which Company uses and makes available to its Licensees, in the operation of a JACK IN THE BOX restaurant in a nontraditional location. (The term nontraditional location includes, but is not limited to, airports, train stations, bus stations, stadia, arenas, other sports facilities, hotels, resorts, convention centers, military facilities, schools, colleges, universities, hospitals or medical facilities, amusement parks, recreational theme parks, racetracks, motorsports parks, raceways, [Item 23: RECEIPT]
RECITALS
Company is the owner of the name JACK IN THE BOX® and certain other service marks, trademarks, names, logos and commercial symbols that are authorized for use from time to time in connection with JACK IN THE BOX restaurants, including but not limited to "Jack in the Box®" (the "Marks").
Company has expended time, effort and money to develop a distinctive restaurant format and operating system utilizing specialized and unique techniques, knowledge, expertise, skill and proprietary information. The restaurant format and operating system includes but is not limited to: operating and management systems and standards; specifications and procedures for the purchase, preparation and sale of food, beverages and other products; and a distinctive building design, decor and color scheme (the "System").
The System includes, among other things, the following elements, all of which may be deleted, changed, improved or further developed by Company from time to time: (a) know-how, specifications, methods and procedures for the content, preparation, marketing and sale of food and beverages, which are described in operating manuals for JACK IN THE BOX restaurants and in other written materials; (b) plans and specifications for distinctive, standardized premises and interior and exterior formats, styles, designs, decors, fixtures, equipment, layouts and signs which are described in operating manuals for JACK IN THE BOX restaurants and in other written materials; and (c) a public image that each JACK IN THE BOX restaurant is a unit in an established quick-service restaurant system, and that all JACK IN THE BOX restaurants are operated with high standards for product quality and service and aesthetic effect of the restaurant premises.
Company operates, and grants franchises to operate, restaurants known as JACK IN THE BOX restaurants using the System and the Marks.
Franchisee recognizes the uniqueness, confidentiality and value of the System, and the advantages and benefits which may be obtained by using the System and the Marks, and desires to use the System and the Marks which Company uses and makes available to its Franchisees, in the operation of a JACK IN THE BOX restaurant.
Franchisee acknowledges that Company has entered into, and will continue to enter into, agreements with other franchisees that may contain provisions, conditions and
obligations that differ from those in this Agreement, and that the existence of those agreements does not affect the parties' duties to comply with this Agreement.
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- 1. RECITALS. This Agreement is made and entered into with reference to the following facts and circumstances:
- A. Company is the owner of the name Jack in the Box® and certain other service marks, trademarks, names, logos and commercial symbols which are authorized for use from time to time in connection with the Jack in the Box restaurants (the "Marks").
- B. Company has expended time, effort and money to develop a distinctive restaurant format and operating system utilizing specialized and unique techniques, knowledge, expertise, skill and proprietary information. The restaurant format and operating system includes but is not limited to, management and operating systems and controls and uniform standards, specifications and procedures for the purchase, preparation and sale of food and beverage products and the operation of quick service restaurants, and a distinctive building design, decor and color scheme (the "System").
- C. The System includes, among other things, the following elements, all of which may be deleted, changed, improved or further developed by Company from time to time: (a) know-how, specifications, methods and procedures for the content, preparation, marketing and sale of food and beverages which are described in operating manuals for Jack in the Box restaurants and in other written materials; (b) plans and specifications for distinctive, standardized premises and interior and exterior formats, styles, designs, decors, fixtures, equipment, layouts and signs which are described in operating manuals for Jack in the Box restaurants and other written materials; and (c) a public image that each Jack in the Box restaurant is a unit in an established quick service restaurant system and that all Jack in the Box restaurants are operated with high standards for product quality and service and aesthetic effect of the restaurant premises.
- D. Company operates and grants franchises to operate restaurants known as Jack in the Box restaurants using the System and the Marks.
- E. Developer recognizes the uniqueness, confidentiality and value of the System and the advantages and benefits which may be obtained by using the System and the Marks in the operation of Jack in the Box restaurants and desires to acquire rights to develop, and acquire franchises to operate, Jack in the Box restaurants.
- F. Developer has submitted written information to Company to induce Company to enter into this Agreement, including, but not limited to, an Application
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5. STANDARDS OF OPERATION
Franchisee shall adhere to the System. Franchisee shall meet all the standards and specifications, and follow the procedures communicated in writing by Company to Franchisee.
A. The Manuals
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.
B. Restaurant Buildings and Premises
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 94–634)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Jack In The Box Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Receipt' sections primarily concern acknowledgements and recognitions related to the Jack In The Box system, marks, and operational standards. These receipts serve to document that franchisees and licensees understand and agree to the terms and conditions set forth by Jack In The Box.
Specifically, the 'Recitals' within the receipt acknowledge that Jack In The Box owns its trademarks and has developed a unique restaurant format and operating system. Franchisees and licensees recognize the value and confidentiality of this system and desire to use it in their operations. This acknowledgement is crucial as it establishes the foundation for the franchise agreement, highlighting the importance of the Jack In The Box system to the brand's identity and success.
Additionally, the receipt sections emphasize the franchisee's or licensee's commitment to adhering to Jack In The Box's operational standards, as detailed in the manuals provided. These manuals contain mandatory standards, specifications, and procedures that franchisees must follow to maintain the quality and consistency of the Jack In The Box brand. The franchisee acknowledges receipt of these manuals and agrees to comply with any changes or modifications made by Jack In The Box.
In essence, the Jack In The Box FDD receipt serves as a formal record that the franchisee or licensee understands and agrees to the core principles, standards, and obligations associated with operating a Jack In The Box restaurant. It underscores the importance of the Jack In The Box system and the franchisee's commitment to upholding the brand's quality and reputation.