Mr. Goodburger's vs Jack in the Box Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mr. Goodburger'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

 
Mr. Goodburger's Franchise
Jack in the Box Franchise
Investment $155,000 - $210,000$1,651,500 - $2,638,600
Franchise Fee $25,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 6-8%5%
Advertising Fee -5%
Year Founded 20011951
Year Franchised 20031982
Term Of Agreement 5 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years20 years
Renewal Fee -1,651,500 to $2,638,600


Business Experience Requirements

 
Mr. Goodburger's Franchise
Jack in the Box Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • (industry and general business experience are recommended)
  • *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

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

    Training & Support

     
    Mr. Goodburger's Franchise
    Jack in the Box Franchise
    Training Internet refresher coursesOn-The-Job Training: 183 hours Classroom Training: 110 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesMeetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations --

    Expansion Plans

     
    Mr. Goodburger's Franchise
    Jack in the Box Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Mr. Goodburger's

    The business built on creating healthy, animal-free fast food went belly up. See Wink's Cheeseburger Factory.

    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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