Quick Verdict · who it fits
Jovie fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale staffing concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$130K - $205K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$50K
Royalty (Item 6)
5% + 2% ad
System size (Item 20)
160 +8
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
21+ yrs
Company-owned units
17
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
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Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓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 5% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (5%)
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Ad fund (2%)
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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.
160
Total units open
8
Units opened last year
11
Units closed last year
-3
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Jovie ranks against 20 Staffing & HR peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
65th pct · of 20 peers
Franchise fee
52nd pct · of 20 peers
System size
73rd pct · of 20 peers
Staffing & HR industry averages
Avg investment
$99K - $219K
Avg franchise fee
$69K
Avg system size
114
Franchises analyzed
20
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jovie | Disclosed | $50K | $130K - $205K | 5% | 160 |
| PridestaffSimilar price | Disclosed | $40K | $152K - $245K | 6–35% | 65 |
| Express ServicesBiggest system | Disclosed | $40K | $39K - $599K | 40% | 758 |
| Spherion StaffingTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $30K | $133K - $301K | 30% | 180 |
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Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Jovie requires a $49,999 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $129,649–$204,899, per the most recent FDD on file.
Jovie franchises are sold by Jovie Inc., 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. Jovie discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 5% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Jovie has 160 total locations, with 8 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. Jovie 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, Jovie discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $3,000, a transfer fee of $10,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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