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Jack In the Box vs Jersey Mike's Subs: JACK and JMKE compared
Jack In the Box is the larger company: $258M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $209M for Jersey Mike's Subs (Q3 2026). Jersey Mike's Subs is growing faster (+10% against -2% a year earlier). Jersey Mike's Subs is more profitable, with an operating margin of 23.0% against 20.5%.
Where the money goes: JACK and JMKE
Jack In the Box (JACK) · Q3 FY26
Jack In the Box, Q3 FY26: revenue $258M (-2% year over year), operating margin 20.5%, net earnings $20.1M, operating cash flow $39.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Jersey Mike's Subs (JMKE) · Q3 2026
Jersey Mike's Subs, Q3 2026: revenue $209M (+10% year over year), operating margin 23.0%, net earnings $12.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Jack In the Box (JACK) | Jersey Mike's Subs (JMKE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 FY26 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $258M | $209M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -2% | +10% |
| Operating margin | 20.5% | 23.0% |
| Net earnings | $20.1M | $12.0M |
| Net margin | 7.8% | 5.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $39.5M | — |
| Free cash flow | $29.9M | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Jack In the Box
- Company restaurant sales: $96.3M (37%)
- Franchise: $73.0M (28%)
- Franchise royalties and other: $43.1M (17%)
- Franchise royalties: $41.9M (16%)
Jersey Mike's Subs
- Royalties and other revenues: $143M (68%)
- Advertising revenue: $57.0M (27%)
- Company-owned stores sales: $9.0M (4%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Jack In the Box or Jersey Mike's Subs?
Jack In the Box is the larger company: $258M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 FY26) against $209M for Jersey Mike's Subs (Q3 2026).
Is Jack In the Box or Jersey Mike's Subs growing faster?
Jersey Mike's Subs is growing faster (+10% against -2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Jack In the Box or Jersey Mike's Subs?
Jersey Mike's Subs is more profitable, with an operating margin of 23.0% against 20.5%.
More: Jack In the Box earnings · how Jack In the Box makes money · Jersey Mike's Subs earnings · how Jersey Mike's Subs makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Aug 12, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.