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

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

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

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

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

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

Slim Chickens vs Jack in the Box

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Slim Chickens and Jack in the Box are quick-service restaurants franchises. Slim Chickens requires an investment of $1.2M – $4.5M while Jack in the Box requires $1.9M – $4.0M. In terms of revenue, Slim Chickens reports higher average unit revenue at $2.4M. FranchiseVerdict rates Slim Chickens A (Strongest tier) and Jack in the Box A (Strongest tier).

Metric	Slim Chickens	Jack in the Box
Verdict Grade	AStrongest tier	AStrongest tier
Investment Range	$1.2M – $4.5M	$1.9M – $4.0M
Franchise Fee	$30K	$50K
Royalty Rate	5.0%	5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$2.4M	$1.9M
SBA Charge-Off Rate	Limited data	Limited data
Total Units	207	2,136
Unit Growth (YoY)	+24 units	-55 units
Year Began Franchising	2011	2019
FDD Year	2025	2026