How much does it cost to open a Jimmy John's franchise?

The franchisor's Item 7 table puts the total initial investment to open a Jimmy John's franchise at $366,200 to $728,200, according to their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

What is the royalty rate for Jimmy John's franchise?

Jimmy John's charges a 6.0% royalty fee (percentage of gross sales), as disclosed in their FDD, Item 6.

What is the Murk Score for Jimmy John's?

Jimmy John's has a Murk Score of 43/100 (ELEVATED, our band for scores 40 to 64). The Murk Score measures FDD transparency across 32 binary checks covering disclosure completeness, system trajectory, franchisor solvency, internal consistency, and litigation. A lower score indicates greater transparency.

How many Jimmy John's franchise locations are there?

Jimmy John's has 2,689 total franchise outlets, with a net growth of +45 units in the last reported year, according to their FDD, Item 20.

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Q: Does Jimmy John's have any franchise litigation?

According to Item 3 of their FDD: Litigation detected: 2 pending cases, 12 concluded, affiliate government order, affiliate class action.

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Jimmy John's has a Murk Score of 43/100 (ELEVATED, our band for scores 40 to 64), from Franchise Sonar's 32-check review of its Franchise Disclosure Document.

Source: Murk Score Analysis

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Jimmy John's

Issuance Date: March 27, 2025·Verified: Sep 22, 2026

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0/100

MURK SCORE

FRANCHISE SONAR MURK SCORE: ELEVATED(our band for scores 40 to 64)

Does Jimmy John's Have Franchise Litigation?

Litigation detected: 2 pending cases, 12 concluded, affiliate government order, affiliate class action.

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How Much Does a Jimmy John's Franchise Cost?

Royalty Rate	Initial Investment	Total Units	Net Growth (1Y)
6.0% percentage of gross sales	$366K to $728K	2,689	+45

Royalty Rate

Initial Investment

Total Units

Net Growth (1Y)

6.0%

percentage of gross sales

$366K to $728K

2,689

+45

Source: FDD Items 6, 7, 20

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What Does Jimmy John's's Item 19 Disclose About Earnings?

Avg Gross Sales	Sample Size	Average vs Median
$0,000,000	000 units	Unlock to see

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Items 19-21 financials

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Franchise Sonar provides independent analysis of franchise disclosure documents (FDDs) filed with state regulators. This is for informational purposes only and is NOT investment advice. Data extracted using automated technology; verify all financial information directly in the official FDD before making decisions. Murk Score measures disclosure completeness, not franchise quality. Jimmy John's is a trademark of its respective owner. Franchise Sonar is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Jimmy John's.