Jimmy John's FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
The 2026 Jimmy John's FDD keeps the Item 7 estimated initial investment range at $366,200–$733,500 and the total outlet count at 2,777, while the initial franchise fee structure shifts from a $17,500–$35,000 range in 2025 to a flat $35,000 in 2026.
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low end of range | $366,200 | $366,200 | unchanged |
| High end of range | $733,500 | $733,500 | unchanged |
| Full range | $366,200–$733,500 | $366,200–$733,500 |
The Item 7 range matches across both filings at $366,200–$733,500.
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 2,777 | 2,777 | unchanged |
Jimmy John's reports 2,777 outlets in both the 2025 and 2026 filings — unchanged year-over-year.
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Jimmy John's included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Item 6 — Ongoing Fees
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty rate | 6% | 6% | unchanged |
The ongoing royalty rate remains 6% of Net Sales between filings; the initial franchise fee structure moves from a $17,500–$35,000 range in 2025 to a flat $35,000 in 2026.
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