Jimmy John's Franchise: Cost, Fees & Earnings
2,777 locations (2025), +3.3% YoY(Item 20)
A Jimmy John's franchise requires an estimated total investment of $206,200 to $733,500, including a $17,500 initial franchise fee (2026 FDD, Item 7). Franchisees pay an ongoing royalty of 6% (Item 6). The 2026 FDD reports a median unit revenue of $955,639 for FY2025 (Item 19).
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Median Revenue (AUV)
$955,639
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 19
Initial Investment
$206,200 – $733,500
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7
Franchise Fee
$17,500
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5
Royalty
6%
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6
Jimmy John's Franchise Key Facts
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Investment | $206,200 – $733,500Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7 | |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $17,500 – $35,000Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5 | |
| Royalty | 6%Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6 | |
| Median Revenue (AUV) | $955,639Source: 2026 FDD, Item 19 | |
| Total Locations | 2,777 (2025)Source: Item 20 |
Jimmy John's Franchise Fees
Initial franchise fee(Item 5)
$17,500 – $35,000
Ongoing royalty(Item 6)
6%
National ad / brand fund(Item 6)
4.5%
Local marketing spend(Item 6)
2%
Buildout / construction(Item 7)
$115,000 – $310,000
Additional Item 5–6 fees (transfer, renewal, area development, and any veteran discounts) are not yet parsed on Franchable — see the brand's FDD for the full fee schedule.
About Jimmy John's
JIMMY JOHN'S® Restaurants, which typically are located in strip shopping centers, shopping malls, and free-standing units, sell high-quality sandwiches, fresh-baked breads, and other permitted food and beverage products (“Menu Items”) and provide carry-out, delivery, and on-premises dining services. Most Menu Items are prepared according to specific recipes and procedures and use high-quality ingredients.
What Jimmy John's FDD Discloses
Jimmy John's average unit revenue of $986,095 sat above its median of $955,639 (2026 FDD, Item 19) — the gap that a simple average hides. Individual results vary.
In 2025, Jimmy John's franchised system recorded 123 franchised openings, 33 closures (Item 20).
Gross Sales by Performance TierSource: 2026 FDD Item 19
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Additional Item 19 Analysis
Deeper Item 19 Analysis (Charts 3–6)
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Jimmy John's Franchise FAQ
How much does a Jimmy John's franchise cost?
Per Item 7 of the 2026 FDD Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment ranges from $206,200 to $733,500.
What is the Jimmy John's franchise fee?
The FDD reports an initial franchise fee of $17,500 to $35,000.
What royalty does Jimmy John's charge?
The FDD reports an ongoing royalty of 6%.
How much revenue does a Jimmy John's franchise generate?
The 2026 FDD reports a median revenue per unit of $955,639 for fiscal year 2025. Individual results vary.
How much does a Jimmy John's franchise owner make?
Jimmy John's disclosed median unit revenue of $955,639 in FY2025 (Item 19). It does not disclose unit-level profit, so a reliable owner-income figure can't be drawn from its FDD. Individual results vary.
Can I finance a Jimmy John's franchise with an SBA loan?
Many franchise purchases are financed with SBA 7(a) loans covering a large share of the total project cost. You can check what you'd qualify for with Franchable's free SBA prequalification.
Data sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Document. Franchable is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jimmy John's. This is not an offer to sell a franchise. Individual results vary.