JACKSON HEWITT INC.
Key FDD Facts
FreeInitial Investment
$15K - $105K
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
Franchise Fee
$25K
Item 5 — Initial Franchise Fee
Royalty Fee
3% to 15% of Gross Volume of Business (escalating by reporting year)
Item 6 — Continuing Royalty + 6.5% of Gross Volume of Business ad fund
System Size
2,744 units
Item 20 — Outlets & Franchisee Info
Years in Business
41+ years
Item 1 — Founded 1985
Item 19 (Earnings Claims)
Disclosed
Financial performance data available in FDD
Agreement Term
10 years
Item 10 — Franchise Agreement
Company-Owned Units
2,423
Item 20 — Franchisor-Operated Locations
Transfer Fee
$10K
Item 17 — Transfer of Franchise
Data shown is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
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Industry Benchmarks
vs 10 Financial Services peersFinancial Services Industry Averages
Avg Investment
$28,390 – $211,357
Avg Franchise Fee
$32,813
Avg System Size
1,348 units
Franchises Analyzed
10
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