How much does a Jamba Juice franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $242,950–$1,143,500, including a $35,500 initial franchise fee.

Is a Jamba Juice franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Jamba Juice scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 3 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Jamba Juice franchise

Beverage Franchise · FDD 2024 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

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

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

Investment

$242,950–$1,143,500

Total fees

9% of sales

Outlets

734

Closure signals

26 ceased, 28 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Jamba Juice worth it? How it compares to 312 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	9% of sales	about average
Startup cost	from $242,950	pricier than 70% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	typical for the category
Closure rate	3.5% of outlets	worse than 66% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	3	more litigious than 74% of peers

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Disclosed net sales by quartile for eligible traditional franchises FY2023. Average $719,597; median $669,495. Only includes 534 of 582 traditional franchises; excludes non-traditional, co-branded, new openings.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

26 closures in 2023; 28 terminations in 2023; 55 transfers. Declining system size.

Legal history (Item 3)

3 matters disclosed.

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Jamba Juice franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Jamba Juice franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $242,950–$1,143,500, including a $35,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do Jamba Juice franchise owners make?: Disclosed net sales by quartile for eligible traditional franchises FY2023. Average $719,597; median $669,495. Only includes 534 of 582 traditional franchises; excludes non-traditional, co-branded, new openings. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the Jamba Juice franchise failure rate?: 26 closures in 2023; 28 terminations in 2023; 55 transfers. Declining system size.
Is a Jamba Juice franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Jamba Juice scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 9% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 3 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 30820-202403-03 (Clean FDD 2024). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Jamba Juice or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.