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Home/Franchises/Jimmy John's vs McDonald's

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Jimmy John's vs McDonald's

Side-by-side FDD transparency analysis

Jimmy John's

43/100

ELEVATED

our band: 40 to 64

McDonald's

42/100

ELEVATED

our band: 40 to 64

Jimmy John's

METRIC

McDonald's

43%

Murk Score

42%

$366,200

Investment (Low)

$1,471,000

$728,200

Investment (High)

$2,728,000

$35,000

Franchise Fee

$45,000

6.0%

Royalty Rate

5.0%

2,689

Total Units

13,559

+45

Net Growth (YoY)

+102

Jimmy John's

43/100 ELEVATED, our band for scores 40 to 64

Full FDD transparency analysis with red flag breakdown

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McDonald's

42/100 ELEVATED, our band for scores 40 to 64

Full FDD transparency analysis with red flag breakdown

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