Jimmy John's charges a royalty fee of 6.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Jimmy John's franchise is approximately 10.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 4.5% marketing/advertising fund contribution, and other recurring charges.

Jimmy John's has been involved in 5 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 2 pending cases. There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Jimmy John's franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Jimmy John's offers non-exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

Jimmy John's currently operates 2,689 locations (2025 FDD) (2,647 franchised, 42 company-owned). The system grew by 1.7% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 0.7%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Jimmy John's is 1.6% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Jimmy John's FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $935K (average: $986K).

The initial franchise agreement term for Jimmy John's is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Jimmy John's's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 3 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

No, Jimmy John's's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation. The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Jimmy John's provides 126 hours of initial training over approximately 3 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Jimmy John's provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.