Is written consent required from Jack In The Box to have pay telephones on the premises?
Jack_In_The_Box Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee, Owners and Operator may, during the term of this Agreement, own all or a portion of a business other than a JACK IN THE BOX restaurant on the condition that all provisions of this Agreement are met, and:
(i) Franchisee, Owners or Operator do not use or allow others to use any part of the JACK IN THE BOX System in such business;
(ii) such business is not advertised on or from the Franchised Restaurant Premises, and the business does not share and is not combined in any advertisement with the Franchised Restaurant; and
(iii) no business is directed or diverted at any time for any reason by Franchisee or Operator from the Franchised Restaurant to any such business.
Source: Item 16 — RESTRICTIONS ON WHAT THE FRANCHISEE MAY SELL (FDD page 70)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Jack In The Box franchisees must adhere to specific rules regarding the operation of businesses other than the Jack In The Box restaurant on the premises. While the document does not explicitly mention pay telephones, it states that franchisees cannot use the premises for any business other than the Jack In The Box restaurant without written consent.
Specifically, franchisees cannot advertise other businesses on the Jack In The Box restaurant premises, nor can they combine advertising. Additionally, franchisees are prohibited from diverting business from the Jack In The Box restaurant to any other business they own. These restrictions ensure that the franchisee's primary focus remains on operating the Jack In The Box restaurant and upholding the brand's standards.
Therefore, while not directly addressing pay telephones, the FDD language suggests that installing a pay telephone (or any other business activity) on the premises would likely require prior written consent from Jack In The Box to ensure compliance with these restrictions. A prospective franchisee should confirm this interpretation with Jack In The Box directly.