Jimmy John's Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Jimmy John's franchise: $366K–$728K investment, 6% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$366K–$728K
Franchise Fee
$5K–$35K
Non-refundable
Royalty
6%
weekly gross sales
Ad Fund
4.5%
weekly gross sales
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 4.5% of gross sales |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$986K
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.4x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
10.5%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $986K, you'd pay approximately $59K/year in royalties alone, plus $44K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Development Fee (per additional restaurant) | $10K |
| Site Design Fee (PSL) | $1K |
| Kitchen Layout Design Fee (PKL, new) | $1K |
| Kitchen Layout Design Fee (PKL, remodel) | $750 |
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