Hamburger Mary's vs Jack in the Box Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hamburger Mary's vs Jack in the Box including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Hamburger Mary's Franchise
Jack in the Box Franchise
Investment $417,150 - $955,500$1,651,500 - $2,638,600
Franchise Fee $50,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 4% (on first $150K monthly gross), 3% (on monthly gross above $150K)5%
Advertising Fee -5%
Year Founded 19721951
Year Franchised 19991982
Term Of Agreement 5 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years20 years
Renewal Fee -1,651,500 to $2,638,600


Business Experience Requirements

 
Hamburger Mary's Franchise
Jack in the Box Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • One partner must have bar/restaurant management experience
  • *Multi-unit restaurant operations experience *Minimum liquidity of $750,000 *Minimum net worth of $1.5 million *Ability to acquire and/or develop at least 5 restaurants *Operating partner is an equity partner and resides in the desired market

    Financing Options

     
    Hamburger Mary's Franchise
    Jack in the Box Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Hamburger Mary's Franchise
    Jack in the Box Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 183 hours Classroom Training: 110 hours
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsMeetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing --
    Operations 8% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Hamburger Mary's Franchise
    Jack in the Box Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Hamburger Mary's

    Started in San Francisco in 1972, Hamburger Mary's serves homestyle meals prepared using fresh and healthy ingredients, including low-fat beef, farm-fresh chicken and turkey, and salads, as well as desserts including carrot cake, snicker's pie and cheesecake. The restaurants include a full bar and a kids' menu.

    About Jack in the Box

    Jack in the Box is among the nation's leading fast-food hamburger chains, with more than 2000 quick-serve restaurants in 17 states. Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) is offering a unique opportunity to franchise with one of the most popular brands in the quick-serve restaurant ("QSR") industry. The company's emphasis on operational efficiency and franchisee-focused value innovation has led JACK to become one of the most respected and sought after brands in the industry. The company is looking to establish relationships with select multi-unit franchise operators of non-competitive brands to franchise partial or whole markets as the brand approaches reaching its goal of being an 80% franchised chain. In select seed markets- Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Oklahoma City and Tulsa, growth starts with an acquisition. Franchise recently opened company restaurants and use these locations as a platform for future market development. Seeking new franchisees to develop Amarillo, Champaign, Little Rock, Louisville and Salt Lake City. New Market Development Program: Royalty fees reduced, franchise fee waived, up to 75% of advertising fee invested into local marketing. Restrictions apply and development fees still applicable.

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