Jamba
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Jamba franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 1994 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, GA United States Source: franchise.org
Jamba serves smoothies, fruit-topped bowls, juices and snack items. Stores offer customizable bowl toppings and food and beverage options for individual customers and catered occasions.
Headline figures
Jamba quick facts
- Is Jamba a franchise?
- Yes. Jamba offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 709 franchised and 1 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 90).
- How much does it cost to open a Jamba franchise?
- The Jamba Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $249,025 for nontraditional total initial investment (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 47); $472,375–$1,811,400 for auntieannescobranded total initial investment (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 48); $480,850–$941,300 for traditionalnodrivethru total initial investment (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 44); $517,000–$960,700 for traditionaldrivethru total initial investment (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 45). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Jamba charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 6% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 30). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 3% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 31). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Jamba disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Jamba FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 89). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Jamba locations are there?
- The FDD reports 710 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 90). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Jamba a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $249,025 (Nontraditional Total Initial Investment); $472,375 – $1,811,400 (AuntieAnnescobranded Total Initial Investment); $480,850 – $941,300 (TraditionalnoDriveThru Total Initial Investment); $517,000 – $960,700 (TraditionalDriveThru Total Initial Investment); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 16 separate groups: other measures and revenue for 9 Franchised locations; other measures for 114 Franchised locations; other measures for 113 Franchised locations; other measures for 453 Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for 35 Franchised locations; other measures for 113 Franchised locations; other measures for 113 Franchised locations; other measures for 122 Franchised locations; other measures for Franchised locations; other measures for 122 Franchised locations; other measures for 122 Franchised locations; other measures for 488 Franchised locations; revenue for 9 Franchised locations; revenue and other measures for 9 Franchised locations; other measures and revenue for 8 Franchised locations; other measures for 122 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets declined by 17 in 2025, to 710 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Jamba head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
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 4 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (4)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Nontraditional Total Initial InvestmentPDF p. 47$249,025
- AuntieAnnescobranded Total Initial InvestmentPDF p. 48$472,375 – $1,811,400
- TraditionalnoDriveThru Total Initial InvestmentPDF p. 44$480,850 – $941,300
- TraditionalDriveThru Total Initial InvestmentPDF p. 45$517,000 – $960,700
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Royalty Fee 6% — 6%Main ongoing fee
99 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?
16 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
9 locations
Revenue and other measures · 9 locations
- Who is counted
- Traditional Stores with a Drive-Thru Top Quartile
- Period
- Top Quartile Average Net Sales
- Excluded
- Nontraditional,cobranded,affiliate-owned,foodtrucks,ineligible<52weeks;56cobranded,15incompleteincluding9new;32closedafter12+months excluded; no reacquisitions.
- Method
- Franchiseereportednet-sales; excludesgiftcardsales/discounts/refunds/employeediscount/taxes/equipment/tips; grosssalesnoprofit,costsofoperationnotincluded. 15format/quartilepopulations separate; source footnote486(87.3%)EnclosedMallversustable488traditional contradictionpreserved.
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 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 90
Net −24 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 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 ($249,025 – $1,811,400) 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 727 to 710 in 2025. 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]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Traditional Stores with a Drive-Thru Top Quartile · PDF p. 89
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Traditional Stores without a Drive-Thru Top Quartile · PDF p. 89
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Traditional Stores without a Drive-Thru 2nd Quartile · PDF p. 89
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Traditional Stores without a Drive-Thru Total · PDF p. 89
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Traditional Stores with a Drive-Thru Total · PDF p. 89
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Traditional Stores without a Drive-Thru 3rd Quartile · PDF p. 89
- [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Traditional Stores without a Drive-Thru Bottom Quartile · PDF p. 89
- [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All Traditional Stores 3rd Quartile · PDF p. 89
- [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record · PDF p. 89
- [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All Traditional Stores 2nd Quartile · PDF p. 89
- [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All Traditional Stores Bottom Quartile · PDF p. 89
- [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All Traditional Stores Total · PDF p. 89
- [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Traditional Stores with a Drive-Thru 2nd Quartile · PDF p. 89
- [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Traditional Stores with a Drive-Thru 3rd Quartile · PDF p. 89
- [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Traditional Stores with a Drive-Thru Bottom Quartile · PDF p. 89
- [16]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — All Traditional Stores Top Quartile · PDF p. 89
- [17]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 90
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.
Territory & operations
952 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 year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | gotosystems balance sheet assets current assets cash and cash equivalents | $325 |
| 2025 | gotosystems balance sheet restricted cash - securitization | $8,082 |
| 2025 | gotosystems balance sheet total current assets | $40,173 |
| 2025 | gotosystems balance sheet intangible assets, net | $306,123 |
| 2025 | gotosystems balance sheet total assets | $346,357 |
| 2025 | gotosystems balance sheet intercompany payables | $3,278 |
| 2025 | gotosystems balance sheet long-term deferred revenue | $51,499 |
| 2025 | gotosystems balance sheet long-term other liabilities | $124 |
| 2025 | gotosystems operations franchise revenues | $321,417 |
| 2025 | gotosystems operations fees and expenses management fee to gtfl | $51,924 |
| 2025 | gotosystems operations selling, general and administrative | $1,136 |
| 2025 | gotosystems operations depreciation and amortization expense | $151 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
Related research
Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.
Head-to-head comparisons
At a glance
Business history
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Owner participation
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Territory language
Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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