Under what conditions can a Jack In The Box tenant make alterations to the premises?
Jack_In_The_Box Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Tenant shall not make any change in, alteration of, or addition to any part of the Premises or improvements, fixtures or equipment therein, or remove any item or portion of the Premises or any such improvements, fixtures or equipment, without, in each instance, obtaining the prior written consent of Landlord. In any case, any such change, alteration, addition or removal shall be in full compliance with all governmental rules, ordinances, and regulations and any covenants, conditions or restrictions which are applicable to the Property. Any work or improvement, alteration or removal conducted by Tenant on or about the Premises shall be in strict compliance with plans and specifications approved in writing by Landlord, and shall be conducted only by contractors, mechanics and materialmen and with materials approved in writing by Landlord. Landlord may grant or withhold its approvals pursuant to this Section 13 in its sole discretion, and may require that Tenant furnish to Landlord, prior to commencement of any work, a completion and lien indemnity bond in form, content and amount satisfactory to Landlord.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 94–634)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Jack In The Box's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a tenant is not allowed to make any changes, alterations, or additions to any part of the premises, including improvements, fixtures, or equipment, without obtaining prior written consent from the landlord. This restriction also applies to removing any item or portion of the premises or any such improvements, fixtures, or equipment.
Any changes, alterations, additions, or removals must fully comply with all governmental rules, ordinances, and regulations, as well as any applicable covenants, conditions, or restrictions related to the property. All work, improvements, alterations, or removals conducted by the tenant must adhere strictly to plans and specifications approved in writing by the landlord. Furthermore, such work must be performed only by contractors, mechanics, and materialmen approved in writing by the landlord, using materials also approved in writing by the landlord.
The landlord has the sole discretion to grant or withhold approvals for any proposed changes. The landlord may also require the tenant to furnish a completion and lien indemnity bond, in a form, content, and amount satisfactory to the landlord, before any work commences. This bond serves as a protection for the landlord against potential issues such as incomplete work or liens filed by contractors.
These stipulations ensure that the Jack In The Box brand's uniformity and standards are maintained, and that all modifications to the premises meet legal and safety requirements. For a prospective franchisee, this means that any desired changes to the restaurant's physical structure or equipment will require a formal request and approval process, potentially involving additional costs for bonds and pre-approved contractors.