Is Jack in the Box or Mr. Gatti’s FEC cheaper to open?

Jack in the Box costs $1,909,500–$4,041,500 and Mr. Gatti’s FEC costs $2,143,000–$3,837,097 to open (FDD Item 7). Jack in the Box has the lower entry cost.

Which earns more, Jack in the Box or Mr. Gatti’s FEC?

Jack in the Box reports $1,913,335 average annual unit revenue vs $2,569,307 for Mr. Gatti’s FEC (FDD Item 19). Mr. Gatti’s FEC is higher. For Mr. Gatti’s FEC: Includes company-owned outlets.

Which is the better franchise, Jack in the Box or Mr. Gatti’s FEC?

FranchiseVerdict grades Jack in the Box A and Mr. Gatti’s FEC B, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Jack in the Box vs Mr. Gatti’s FEC

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Jack in the Box and Mr. Gatti’s FEC are quick-service restaurants franchises. Jack in the Box requires an investment of $1.9M – $4.0M while Mr. Gatti’s FEC requires $2.1M – $3.8M. In terms of revenue, Mr. Gatti’s FEC reports higher average unit revenue at $2.6M. Note: Includes company-owned outlets. FranchiseVerdict rates Jack in the Box A (Strongest tier) and Mr. Gatti’s FEC B (Above average).

Metric	Jack in the Box	Mr. Gatti’s FEC
Verdict Grade	AStrongest tier	BAbove average
Investment Range	$1.9M – $4.0M	$2.1M – $3.8M
Franchise Fee	$50K	$50K
Royalty Rate	5.0%	5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$1.9M	$2.6MIncl. company outlets
SBA Charge-Off Rate	Limited data	N/A
Total Units	2,136	53
Unit Growth (YoY)	-55 units	-1 units
Year Began Franchising	2019	2021
FDD Year	2026	2025