How much does a JACKSON HEWITT franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $71,050–$105,000, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a JACKSON HEWITT franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. JACKSON HEWITT scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 21.5% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 6 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a JACKSON HEWITT franchise

Tax Preparation Services · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5

Investment

$71,050–$105,000

Total fees

21.5% of sales

Outlets

5,197

Closure signals

171 ceased, 76 terminated

Lawsuits

Is JACKSON HEWITT worth it? How it compares to 312 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	21.5% of sales	steeper than 96% of other franchises franchises
Startup cost	from $71,050	cheaper than most (median $130,000)
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	typical for the category
Closure rate	3.3% of outlets	worse than 64% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	6	more litigious than 85% of peers

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Average gross volume 2,663 franchised offices: $117,660 all offices; $160,361 standard; $60,438 kiosk. 36.5% attained/exceeded average. Unaudited data; results vary.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

237 franchised offices closed in FY2025; 171 ceased operations (other); declining franchisee base.

Legal history (Item 3)

6 matters disclosed.

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JACKSON HEWITT franchise — frequently asked

How much does a JACKSON HEWITT franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $71,050–$105,000, including a $25,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do JACKSON HEWITT franchise owners make?: Average gross volume 2,663 franchised offices: $117,660 all offices; $160,361 standard; $60,438 kiosk. 36.5% attained/exceeded average. Unaudited data; results vary. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the JACKSON HEWITT franchise failure rate?: 237 franchised offices closed in FY2025; 171 ceased operations (other); declining franchisee base.
Is a JACKSON HEWITT franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. JACKSON HEWITT scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 21.5% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 6 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 34716-202508-12 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with JACKSON HEWITT or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.