FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Jimmy John's Franchisor SPV.
Based on 2025 FDD · 1 filing in corpus
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Jimmy John's Franchisor SPV franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $366K – $728K. Reported owner economics show $89K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $35K franchise fee · 10.5% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
Jimmy John's Franchisor SPV requires a total initial investment of $366K to $728K (midpoint approximately $547K), with an initial franchise fee of $35K. The ongoing fee burden is 10.5% (6% royalty plus 4.5% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 14.2%, leaving more margin for the operator.
According to Item 19 of the 2025 FDD, the median revenue for Jimmy John's Franchisor SPV locations is $935K. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $89K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 16.2% with a payback period of approximately 6.2 years.
Jimmy John's Franchisor SPV operates approximately 2,604 franchised units. Unit count is relatively stable with a 1.7% year-over-year change.
Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.
Analysis based on 2025 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
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