How much does a Just Love franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $494,500–$759,500, including a $39,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Just Love franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Just Love scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 8.5% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Just Love franchise

Coffee Shop Franchise · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

DDisclosure honesty

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

★★☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 2/5

Investment

$494,500–$759,500

Total fees

8.5% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

4 ceased, 4 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Just Love worth it? How it compares to 24 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8.5% of sales	about average
Startup cost	from $494,500	pricier than 74% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade D	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	7.5% of outlets	about average
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

Benchmarked against every coffee & donuts franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.

What their own earnings claim actually says

42 locations' 2024 gross sales: average $521,270, median $488,202, range $226,743-$1,171,254. Unaudited, no expense data provided.

Honesty grade D: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

4 ceased 2024; 1 non-renewal 2024; 5 total departures suggest challenges.

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Just Love franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Just Love franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $494,500–$759,500, including a $39,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Just Love franchise owners make?: 42 locations' 2024 gross sales: average $521,270, median $488,202, range $226,743-$1,171,254. Unaudited, no expense data provided. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the Just Love franchise failure rate?: 4 ceased 2024; 1 non-renewal 2024; 5 total departures suggest challenges.
Is a Just Love franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Just Love scores D on disclosure honesty, carries about 8.5% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 34492-202507-07 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Just Love or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.