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    Jackson Hewitt

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching Jackson Hewitt franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources

    Jackson Hewitt provides individual tax preparation services, including preparing and filing federal and state tax returns. Customers receive assistance through local offices and seasonal tax service locations, as well as digital tax preparation options.

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a Jackson Hewitt franchise?
    The Jackson Hewitt Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $71,050 for $3,000 $1,000 to $3,000 as incurred before and after opening vendors total (note 12) — 71050 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 23); $44,350 for 000 as incurred before and after opening vendors total (note 12) $71,050 to $105,000 — 44350 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 23); $18,900 for kiosk total estimated initial investment — low $18,900 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the Jackson Hewitt initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $25,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 14). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does Jackson Hewitt charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $6 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 20). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $5,000 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 20). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Jackson Hewitt disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Jackson Hewitt FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 50). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many Jackson Hewitt locations are there?
    The FDD reports 10,248 outlets at the end of 2026 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 51). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $71,050 ($3,000 $1,000 to $3,000 As incurred Before and after opening Vendors Total (Note 12) — 71050); $44,350 (000 As incurred Before and after opening Vendors Total (Note 12) $71,050 to $105,000 — 44350); $18,900 (Kiosk Total estimated initial investment — low $18,900); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 2 separate groups: other measures for 1,045 Franchised locations; other measures for 1,362 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets declined by 86 in 2026, to 10,248 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Range across 3 single-unit formats

    2026 FDD · Item 7

    Formats disclosed in Item 7 (3)

    Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.

    • Kiosk Total estimated initial investment — low $18,900PDF p. 24$18,900
    • 000 As incurred Before and after opening Vendors Total (Note 12) $71,050 to $105,000 — 44350PDF p. 23$44,350
    • $3,000 $1,000 to $3,000 As incurred Before and after opening Vendors Total (Note 12) — 71050PDF p. 23$71,050

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 14
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty on revenue you receive from your offering of a tax course will be reduced by — 6%Main ongoing fee

    59 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    Two separate populations, not a revenue-and-profit comparison. Revenue is not owner income.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 1,045 locations

    Who is counted
    Kiosk franchised CoveredOffices
    Period
    range low
    Excluded
    Company-owned,1inactive,60withoutpriorTaxSeason,55terminated/nonrenewed,191reacquired excluded.
    Method
    Grossvolumelesssalestax/authorizedrefundscreditsdiscounts/baddebt;affiliateproductmarkupportiononly;fullyear vsseasonasdisclosed.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 1,362 locations

    Who is counted
    Standard franchised CoveredOffices
    Period
    averagegrossvolume
    Excluded
    Company-owned,1inactive,60withoutpriorTaxSeason,55terminated/nonrenewed,191reacquired excluded.
    Method
    Grossvolumelesssalestax/authorizedrefundscreditsdiscounts/baddebt;affiliateproductmarkupportiononly;fullyear vsseasonasdisclosed.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of FiscalyearApril30,2026 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 51

    Net +5,768 outlets, 2024–2026

    04,480202410,334202510,2482026+5,854−86

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2026 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($18,900 – $71,050) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Reported units decreased from 10,334 to 10,248 in 2026. What drove the change?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 14
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Kiosk franchised CoveredOffices · PDF p. 50
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Standard franchised CoveredOffices · PDF p. 50
    4. [4]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 51

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.

    Territory & operations

    3,078 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2026company - owned operations - tax form preparation$191
    2026total other-$24
    2026cost of franchise operations$24
    2026income from operations$16
    2026other income$5
    2026cash and cash equivalents$123
    2026deferred income tax liabilities, net$13
    2026property and equipment, net$14
    2026total assets$381
    2026accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$68
    2026other non-current liabilities$45
    2026accounts receivable, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$7
    2026retained earnings-$124
    2026provision for uncollectible receivables$10
    2026deferred income tax payable$2
    2026net increase$22
    2026net cash provided by operating activities$45
    2026re-payments of revolving credit line borrowings-$41
    2026cash interest paid$19
    2026cash income taxes$1
    2026payments of finance lease obligations-$1
    2026net cash provided by-$1
    2026depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$32
    2026employee share-based compensation$2
    2026selling, general and administrative$43
    2026online operations$1
    2026revenues franchise arrangements$59
    2026attached services$50
    2026other$3
    2026total revenues$302
    2026marketing and advertising$20
    2026cost of company - owned operations$166
    2026depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$32
    2026total expenses$287
    2026interest expense-$26
    2026change in fair value of contingent noteMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$2
    2026loss before income taxes-$8
    2026benefit from income taxes-$2
    2026net-$10
    2026accounts receivable, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$8
    2026prepaid and other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$10
    2026total current assets$142
    2026operating lease right-of-use asset$36
    2026finance lease right-of-use asset$3
    2026goodwill, net$61
    2026intangible assets, net$122
    2026other non-current assets$3
    2026total non - current assets$239
    2026income taxes payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$21
    2026operating lease liabilities, short-term$17
    2026finance lease liabilities, short-term$2
    2026deferred revenuesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$10
    2026total current liabilities$118
    2026long-term debt, net$132
    2026operating lease liabilities, long-term$21
    2026finance lease liabilities, long-term$1
    2026total non - current liabilities$212
    2026total liabilities$330
    2026additional paid-in capital$175
    2026total stockholders' equity$51
    2026amortization of deferred financing costs$2
    2026change in fair value of contingent noteMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2
    2026bargain purchase gain-$3
    2026notes receivable, net$0
    2026leases right-of-use assets and liabilities, net-$1
    2026prepaid and other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$3
    2026accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$17
    2026income taxes payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1
    2026deferred revenuesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2
    2026capital expenditures-$12
    2026cash paid for franchise acquisitions-$10
    2026net cash-$22
    2026proceeds from revolving credit line borrowings$41
    2026accrued franchise acquisitions$7
    2025revenues franchise arrangements$63
    2025depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$30
    2025benefit from income taxes$1
    2025other income$2
    2025prepaid and other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$8
    2025operating lease right-of-use asset$36
    2025intangible assets, net$127
    2025employee share-based compensation$2
    2025finance lease liabilities, short-term$1
    2025long-term debt, net$131
    2025leases right-of-use assets and liabilities, net-$0
    2025total liabilities$303
    2025accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1
    2025payments of finance lease obligations-$1
    2025net cash provided by-$16
    2025net increase-$15
    2025depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$30
    2025cost of company - owned operations$153
    2025selling, general and administrative$38
    2025online operations$1
    2025company - owned operations - tax form preparation$166
    2025attached services$48
    2025other$3
    2025total revenues$279
    2025cost of franchise operations$24
    2025marketing and advertising$23
    2025total expenses$269
    2025income from operations$10
    2025interest expense-$27
    2025total other-$25
    2025loss before income taxes-$15
    2025net-$14
    2025cash and cash equivalents$101
    2025accounts receivable, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$12
    2025total current assets$120
    2025property and equipment, net$15
    2025finance lease right-of-use asset$3
    2025goodwill, net$59
    2025notes receivable, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2025other non-current assets$2
    2025total non - current assets$242
    2025total assets$362
    2025accounts payable and accrued liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$61
    2025income taxes payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$22
    2025operating lease liabilities, short-term$16
    2025deferred revenuesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$10
    2025total current liabilities$110
    2025deferred income tax liabilities, net$11
    2025operating lease liabilities, long-term$21
    2025finance lease liabilities, long-term$2
    2025other non-current liabilities$30
    2025total non - current liabilities$194
    2025additional paid-in capital$173
    2025retained earnings-$114
    2025total stockholders' equity$59
    2025amortization of deferred financing costs$2
    2025provision for uncollectible receivables$9
    2025accounts receivable, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$8
    2025notes receivable, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$0
    2025prepaid and other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$3
    2025income taxes payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$5
    2025deferred income tax payable-$7
    2025deferred revenuesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$0
    2025net cash provided by operating activities$21
    2025capital expenditures-$14
    2025cash paid for franchise acquisitions-$7
    2025net cash-$21
    2025proceeds from revolving credit line borrowings$45
    2025re-payments of revolving credit line borrowings-$60
    2025cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period$116
    2025cash interest paid$20
    2025cash income taxes$1
    2025accrued franchise acquisitions$4
    2024online operations$1
    2024attached services$52
    2024other$3
    2024company - owned operations - tax form preparation$150
    2024total other-$23
    2024cost of franchise operations$19
    2024interest expense-$23
    2024change in fair value of contingent noteMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1
    2024loss before income taxes-$14
    2024capital expenditures-$12
    2024accounts receivable, net-$7
    2024employee share-based compensation$1
    2024income taxes payable-$2
    2024accrued franchise acquisitions$3
    2024payments of finance lease obligations-$0
    2024net cash provided by$34
    2024cash paid for franchise acquisitions-$5
    2024net cash-$17
    2024depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$29
    2024cost of company - owned operations$138
    2024selling, general and administrative$48
    2024revenues franchise arrangements$67
    2024total revenues$272
    2024marketing and advertising$29
    2024depreciation and amortizationMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$29
    2024total expenses$263
    2024income from operations$9
    2024other income$1
    2024loss on extinguishment of debtMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$2
    2024benefit from income taxes$2
    2024net-$12
    2024amortization of deferred financing costs$2
    2024loss on extinguishment of debtMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2
    2024provision for uncollectible receivables$9
    2024change in fair value of contingent noteMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1
    2024debt issuance cost-$3
    2024leases right-of-use assets and liabilities, net-$0
    2024prepaid and other current assets$0
    2024accounts payable and accrued liabilities$15
    2024deferred income tax payable-$2
    2024deferred revenues$0
    2024net cash provided by operating activities$34
    2024proceeds from term loan borrowings$131
    2024proceeds from revolving credit line borrowings$58
    2024proceeds from other borrowings$5
    2024re-payments of revolving credit line borrowings-$43
    2024re-payments of borrowing under term loan-$109
    2024re-payments from other borrowings-$5
    2024net increase$51
    2024cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period$65
    2024cash interest paid$14
    2024cash income taxes$2

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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