Jamba Juice Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Jamba Juice Franchisor SPV LLC fits owner-operators looking for a mature food & beverage concept.

✓ Strengths

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$249K - $1.8M

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$20K

Royalty (Item 6)

6% + 3–5% ad

Item 19 median rev

$625k

System size (Item 20)

709 +29

Company-owned units

1

Item 3 litigation

4 suits

Buyer qualifications

Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.

Item 19 revenue distribution

Where units actually land — not just the headline average.

P25

$122k

Median

$625k

P75

$1.04M

▪ n = 488 units · all traditional franchises · fiscal year 2025 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 3–5% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$620,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (6%)

Ad fund (3–5%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

710

Total units open

29

Units opened last year

42

Units closed last year

-17

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

5

Risks to review

4

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Jamba Juice ranks against 561 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

34th pct · of 561 peers

Franchise fee

9th pct · of 561 peers

System size

89th pct · of 561 peers

Food & Beverage industry averages

Avg investment

$594K - $1.4M

Avg franchise fee

$44K

Avg system size

346

Franchises analyzed

561

How Jamba Juice stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Jamba Juice Disclosed $20K $249K - $1.8M 6% 709
X GolfSimilar price Disclosed $40K $1.2M - $1.8M 7% 129
Doctor's AssociatesBiggest system Disclosed $15K $227K - $630K 8% 18,773
Vintage Hospitality GroupTop-rated in category Disclosed $50K $3.5M - $6.4M 5.5% 33

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Jamba Juice Franchisor SPV LLC franchise cost?

Jamba Juice Franchisor SPV LLC requires a $20,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $249,025–$1,811,400, per the most recent FDD on file.

Does Jamba Juice Franchisor SPV LLC disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Jamba Juice Franchisor SPV LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $624,754. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does Jamba Juice Franchisor SPV LLC charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% and an advertising fund contribution of 3.0% to 5.0% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Jamba Juice Franchisor SPV LLC locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Jamba Juice Franchisor SPV LLC has 709 total locations, with 29 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

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