Quick Verdict · who it fits
Jiffy Lube fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mature automotive concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$35K
Royalty (Item 6)
4% + 2.5% ad
Item 19 median rev
$1M all franchised units
System size (Item 20)
1,765 +67
Model Jiffy Lube's costs in the investment calculator → Prefilled from this filing — startup cost, cash flow and break-even.
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.
Where units actually land — not just the headline average.
P25
$549k
Median
$1M
P75
$1.16M
▪ n = 1,732 units · all franchised units · 2025 calendar year · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 4% + ad fund 2.5% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$1,000,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (4%)
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Ad fund (2.5%)
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jiffy Lube | Disclosed | $35K | — | 4% | 1,765 |
| Auto SelectSimilar price | None | $3K | — | 5% | — |
| Jiffy Lube InternationalBiggest system | Disclosed | $35K | $211K - $510K | 3–4% | 1,765 |
| Systemforward AmericaTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $50K | $118K - $191K | 7% | 309 |
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Jiffy Lube requires a $35,000 initial franchise fee, per the most recent FDD on file.
Jiffy Lube franchises are sold by Jiffy Lube, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.
Yes. Jiffy Lube discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $1,004,273. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 4% and an advertising fund contribution of 2.5% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Jiffy Lube has 1,765 total locations, with 67 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
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