Is Jack in the Box or Slim Chickens cheaper to open?

Jack in the Box costs $1,909,500–$4,041,500 and Slim Chickens costs $1,228,900–$4,466,000 to open (FDD Item 7). Slim Chickens has the lower entry cost.

Which earns more, Jack in the Box or Slim Chickens?

Jack in the Box reports $1,913,335 average annual unit revenue vs $2,436,728 for Slim Chickens (FDD Item 19). Slim Chickens is higher.

Which is the better franchise, Jack in the Box or Slim Chickens?

FranchiseVerdict grades Jack in the Box A and Slim Chickens A, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Jack in the Box vs Slim Chickens

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Jack in the Box and Slim Chickens are quick-service restaurants franchises. Jack in the Box requires an investment of $1.9M – $4.0M while Slim Chickens requires $1.2M – $4.5M. In terms of revenue, Slim Chickens reports higher average unit revenue at $2.4M. Jack in the Box has SBA lending data on file with a 0.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Jack in the Box A (Strongest tier) and Slim Chickens A (Strongest tier).

Metric	Jack in the Box	Slim Chickens
Verdict Grade	AStrongest tierStrongest tier	AStrongest tierStrongest tier
Investment Range	$1.9M – $4.0M	$1.2M – $4.5M
Franchise Fee	$50K	$30K
Royalty Rate	5.0%	5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$1.9M	$2.4M
SBA Charge-Off Rate	0.0% (46 loans)	Limited data
Total Units	2,136	207
Unit Growth (YoY)	N/A	N/A
Year Began Franchising	2019	2011
FDD Year	2026	2025