Quick Verdict · who it fits
Jet's America, Inc. fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale food & beverage concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$628K - $843K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$30K
Royalty (Item 6)
12% + 10% ad
System size (Item 20)
474 +22
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
36+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
276 days
Company-owned units
56
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
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.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 12% + ad fund 10% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (12%)
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Ad fund (10%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
450
Total units open
28
Units opened last year
1
Units closed last year
28
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Jet's America ranks against 607 Food & Beverage peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
78th pct · of 607 peers
Franchise fee
22nd pct · of 607 peers
System size
87th pct · of 607 peers
Food & Beverage industry averages
Avg investment
$460K - $1.5M
Avg franchise fee
$43K
Avg system size
322
Franchises analyzed
607
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jet's America | None | $30K | $628K - $843K | 12% | 474 |
| Greek XpressSimilar price | None | $30K | $191K - $841K | 6% | 7 |
| 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 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Jet's America, Inc. requires a $30,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $627,500–$843,000, per the most recent FDD on file.
No. Jet's America, Inc. does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 12% of Acquired Inventory; minimum $1,200/month and an advertising fund contribution of Up to 10% of Acquired Inventory when added to Technology Fee on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Jet's America, Inc. has 474 total locations, with 22 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Jet's America, Inc.'s most recent FDD documents approximately 276 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
No. Jet's America, Inc. does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, Jet's America, Inc. discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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