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

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

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

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

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

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

Mr. Gatti’s FEC vs Jack in the Box

Franchise Comparison 2026

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

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