How much does it cost to open a Jamba franchise?

The total initial investment for a Jamba franchise ranges from $263,000 to $615,000. This includes the franchise fee of $35,500, buildout costs, equipment, and initial working capital.

What are the ongoing fees for a Jamba franchise?

Jamba franchisees pay a 6.0% royalty fee and a 3.0% advertising/marketing fund contribution. These are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue.

How much money can you make with a Jamba franchise?

Based on Item 19 financial performance data, the median Jamba franchise generates $708,396 in annual revenue. Estimated owner profit is approximately $77,924.

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Jamba Franchise Cost Breakdown

Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data

Total Investment

$263,000 – $615,000

Franchise Fee

$35,500

Royalty Rate

6.0%

Initial Investment Range

Low: $263,000 High: $615,000

The total initial investment to open a Jamba franchise ranges from $263,000 to $615,000, as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the one-time franchise fee of $35,500.

Midpoint estimate: $439,000

Franchise Fee

$35,500

One-time initial fee

The Jamba franchise fee is a one-time upfront payment made to the franchisor when you sign the franchise agreement. This fee grants you the right to operate under the Jamba brand and is included in the total initial investment range above.

Ongoing Fees

Royalty Fee

6.0%

of gross revenue

Ad/Marketing Fund

3.0%

of gross revenue

Total Ongoing Fee Burden: 9.0% of gross revenue

Combined royalty and advertising fund contributions before any other fees.

Other Ongoing Fees

Fee Type	Rate	Type	Notes
Royalty Fee	6.0	PCT	For Auntie Anne's Co-Branded Stores in Other Locations: 7% of Net Sales attributed to Auntie Anne's (may increase to 8%); 6% of Net Sales attributed to Jamba (may increase to 7%). For Auntie Anne's Co-Branded Stores in Streetside Locations: 6% of Net Sales (may increase to 7%).
Advertising Contribution	3.0	PCT	For Auntie Anne's Co-Branded Stores in Other Locations: 2% of Net Sales attributed to Auntie Anne's and 3% attributed to Jamba. Combined Advertising Contribution and Local Marketing Obligation may not exceed 5% of Net Sales.
Advertising Cooperative Contribution	N/A	VARIABLE	Amount determined by the Advertising Cooperative with voting rights for all members.
Local Marketing Obligation	1.0	PCT	Currently 1% per quarter minimum. Combined with Advertising Contribution may not exceed 5% of Net Sales. If not met, franchisor may spend on franchisee's behalf and charge back.
Interest	1.5	PCT	Lesser of 1.5% per month or maximum legal interest rate.
Late Reporting Fee	50.0	FIXED	Charged for failure to submit timely, complete and accurate reports. May be adjusted by Allowed Adjustment annually.
Subsequent Trainee Management Training Fee	250.0	FIXED	For additional managers appointed after Store opens. May be adjusted by Allowed Adjustment annually.
On-Site Training and Assistance Fee	500.0	FIXED	For additional on-site training beyond required support. May be adjusted by Allowed Adjustment annually.
Additional Support/Consulting Fee	500.0	FIXED	For consultation services beyond standard support. May be adjusted by Allowed Adjustment annually.
Learning Management System License Fee	170.0	FIXED	Required for training programs and manual access. May be adjusted by Allowed Adjustment annually.
Sublease Administration Fee	200.0	FIXED	If franchisee subleases from franchisor. In addition to rent and other lease charges. May be adjusted by Allowed Adjustment annually.
Lease Renewal/Extension Review Fee	500.0	FIXED	Range from $500 (2 years or less) to $2,000 (5 years or more). May be adjusted by Allowed Adjustment annually.
Lease Documentation Late Fee	500.0	FIXED	Charged if signed lease not provided within 15 days of execution. Continues until documentation delivered.
Transfer Fee	50.0	PCT	50% of Initial Franchise Fee for Control Transfer; 10% for related party or non-Control Transfer. Control Transfer defined as transfer of franchise, store, >20% ownership, or change in control.
Renewal Fee	20.0	PCT	Due 30 days prior to expiration of 20-year term. Only one additional 20-year term allowed.
POS System License and Lease Fees	227.0	FIXED	$227-$454/month under CapEx Program (software only); $802-$1,089/month under HaaS Program (software + hardware lease). Includes 0.5% administrative fee.
POS System Support Fee	100.0	FIXED	For helpdesk, troubleshooting, menu management, third-party integrations, and data collection. May be adjusted by Allowed Adjustment annually.
POS System Administration Fee	1500.0	FIXED	For project management services related to POS onboarding after transfer or before new Store opening. May be adjusted by Allowed Adjustment annually.
Loyalty App Fee	51.0	FIXED	Required participation in loyalty program. Not to exceed 110% of actual costs.
Online Ordering Fee	66.0	FIXED	Required participation. Base $66/month plus 0.04% per transaction. Additional charges may apply. Not to exceed 110% of actual costs.
Ordering Support Fee	3.0	PCT	Currently 3% of pre-tax transaction for online ordering, catering platforms, call centers, etc. Not to exceed 110% of actual costs.
Technology Fee	N/A	VARIABLE	Currently not collected. May be charged for developing, implementing, upgrading technology-related products/services. Not to exceed 110% of actual costs.
Supply Chain Fee	0.35	FIXED	Currently $0.35 to $0.52 per case. Collected from distributors to offset supply chain management expenses. May be adjusted by Allowed Adjustment annually.
Guest Relations Fee	30.0	FIXED	Charged for failure to respond to guest complaints within 72 hours or for excessive complaints (4th and subsequent per month). May be adjusted by Allowed Adjustment annually.
Non-compliance Fee	25.0	FIXED	Range $25 to $500 depending on severity, number, and repetition. May be charged repeatedly if ongoing. May be adjusted by Allowed Adjustment annually.
Audit	N/A	VARIABLE	Franchisee reimburses all reasonable audit expenses if understatement of 2%+ found. Estimated $1,000 to $4,000.
Liquidated Damages	N/A	VARIABLE	Due within 30 days of termination if Store opened and franchisee not insolvent. If <36 months since opening, uses average for that period.
Credit Card Fees	2.5	PCT	Estimated 2.5% to 5% of transaction amounts. May require specific processor/gateway. Not to exceed 110% of actual costs.
Gift Card and Loyalty Program Fees	7.75	PCT	Distributor retains 7.75% or 12% of gift card value purchased from retailers. Also $4.50/Store/month for processing. Not to exceed 110% of actual costs.

What You Get

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Median Revenue

$708,396

per year, per location

Mean Revenue

$671,517

per year, per location

Profitability Estimate

Estimated Owner Profit

$77,924

per year

Profit Margin

11.0%

of revenue

Estimation method: benchmark

Estimated ROI (Simple Payback): 5.6 years

Based on midpoint investment of $439,000 and estimated annual owner profit of $77,924.

Unit Growth & Failure Rate

Avg. Annual Closure Rate

5.0%

Moderate risk — near industry average

Net Unit Growth

-21 units

From 2022 to 2024

Unit Activity History

Year	Start	Opened	Closed	Transfers	End
2022	747	+29	-41	—	735
2023	735	+32	-28	—	733
2024	733	+42	-46	—	726

Is a Jamba Franchise Worth It?

Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the Jamba franchise opportunity:

Overall Score

61/100

Moderate opportunity

Est. Payback Period

5.6 yrs

Longer payback

Risk Level

Medium

5.0% annual closure rate

Jamba shows a moderate score across our evaluation criteria. Careful due diligence is recommended. With median unit revenue of $708,396 and a combined fee burden of 9.0% of gross revenue, prospective franchisees should model their own financial projections carefully. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.