Quick Verdict · who it fits
Just Between Friends Franchise System, Inc. fits owner-operators looking for a mid-scale retail concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$67K - $100K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$25K
Royalty (Item 6)
3–5% + 1–3% ad
Item 19 median rev
$295k
System size (Item 20)
144 +8
Agreement term
5 yrs
Years in business
23+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
2 suits
Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed•2 Item 3 cases
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 3–5% + ad fund 1–3% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$290,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (3–5%)
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Ad fund (1–3%)
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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.
151
Total units open
0
Units opened last year
2
Units closed last year
franchised ; 0 (company-owned net)
0
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Just Between Friends Franchise System ranks against 114 Retail peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
13th pct · of 114 peers
Franchise fee
23rd pct · of 114 peers
System size
69th pct · of 114 peers
Retail industry averages
Avg investment
$255K - $735K
Avg franchise fee
$37K
Avg system size
242
Franchises analyzed
114
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Just Between Friends Franchise System | Disclosed | $25K | $67K - $100K | 3–5% | 144 |
| Weathersby GuildSimilar price | None | $49K | $72K - $98K | 7% | 50 |
| 7-ElevenBiggest system | Disclosed | — | $163K - $1.7M | 45–56% | 7,229 |
| Byrider Franchising PartnersTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $60K | $947K - $1.6M | 1–2.5% | 81 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Just Between Friends Franchise System, Inc. requires a $24,900 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $67,365–$99,615, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. Just Between Friends Franchise System, Inc. discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $294,943. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 3% of Gross Sales, subject to annual minimums, up to 5% and an advertising fund contribution of 1% of Gross Sales, up to 3% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Just Between Friends Franchise System, Inc. has 144 total locations, with 8 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Just Between Friends Franchise System, Inc. grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, Just Between Friends Franchise System, Inc. discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years, a renewal fee of $3,000, a transfer fee of $7,500. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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