Jl Beers
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Jl Beers franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
JL Beers operates casual restaurants serving burgers, chicken sandwiches, sides, and a selection of beer and other beverages. Its customers are adults seeking restaurant meals and alcoholic or nonalcoholic drinks.
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Jl Beers franchise?
- The Jl Beers Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $1,223,000–$3,308,000 for total initial investment — leased (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 11); $1,835,000–$3,308,000 for total initial investment — purchased land/building (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 11). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Jl Beers initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $50 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 9). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Jl Beers charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $4 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 9). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Jl Beers disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Jl Beers FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 30). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Jl Beers locations are there?
- The FDD reports 10 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 32). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
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: $1,223,000 – $3,308,000 (Total initial investment — Leased); $1,835,000 – $3,308,000 (Total initial investment — Purchased land/building); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 reports revenue and other measures for 10 Mixed company/franchised restaurants.
- 3Outlets held steady in 2025, to 10 (Franchised, 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 2 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- LeasedPDF p. 11$1,223,000 – $3,308,000
- Purchased land/buildingPDF p. 11$1,835,000 – $3,308,000
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 9
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 Fee — 4% of Net SalesMain ongoing fee
19 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?
One reported population. Revenue is not owner income.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue and other measures · 10 locations
- Who is counted
- 10 restaurants;7 commonly-controlled company-owned and3franchised
- Period
- 50%
- Method
- Unaudited net sales excludes taxes, returns and employee-meal discounts. Conflicting source years preserved; no inference.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Franchised, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 32
Net +0 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 ($1,223,000 – $3,308,000) 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 went from 10 to 10 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
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]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 9
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record · PDF p. 30; PDF p. 31
- [3]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 32
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | administration fees | $51,500 |
| 2025 | assets current assets cash | $723,380 |
| 2025 | prepaidsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $9,470 |
| 2025 | total current assets | $784,165 |
| 2025 | gift cards payable to franchisees | $379,764 |
| 2025 | deferred initial franchise fees, current portion | $2,473 |
| 2025 | deferred production fund revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $106,020 |
| 2025 | total current liabilities | $498,726 |
| 2025 | total liabilities | $505,516 |
| 2025 | additional paid-in-capital | $87,533 |
| 2025 | retained earnings | $191,116 |
| 2025 | total stockholders' equity | $278,649 |
| 2025 | royalty fee revenue | $179,157 |
| 2025 | production fund revenue | $60,183 |
| 2025 | total revenue | $241,813 |
| 2025 | professional fees | $13,768 |
| 2025 | bonus expense | $10,469 |
| 2025 | total general and administrative expenses | $94,623 |
| 2025 | total operating expenses | $154,806 |
| 2025 | net income | $87,007 |
| 2025 | changes in assets and liabilities receivables from franchisees | $4,065 |
| 2025 | prepaidsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$111 |
| 2025 | accounts payable | -$13,076 |
| 2025 | gift card payable | $26,580 |
| 2025 | deferred initial franchise fees | -$2,473 |
| 2025 | deferred production fund revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $11,197 |
| 2025 | accrued bonusesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$846 |
| 2025 | net cash from operating activities | $112,343 |
| 2025 | net change in cash | -$59,599 |
| 2025 | cash at beginning of year | $782,979 |
| 2025 | cash at end of year | $723,380 |
| 2025 | initial franchise fee revenue | $2,473 |
| 2025 | accrued bonusesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $10,469 |
| 2025 | general and administrative expenses legal fees | $5,429 |
| 2025 | other expenses | $13,457 |
| 2025 | production fund expenses | $60,183 |
| 2025 | financing activity distributions paid | -$171,942 |
| 2025 | operating activities net income | $87,007 |
| 2025 | receivables from franchisees | $51,315 |
| 2025 | deferred initial franchise fees, less current portion | $6,790 |
| 2025 | supplemental disclosure of cash flow information cash payments for state income taxes | $3,200 |
| 2024 | gift cards payable to franchiseesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $353,184 |
| 2024 | gift card payable | $20,658 |
| 2024 | total current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $474,871 |
| 2024 | assets current assets cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $782,979 |
| 2024 | receivables from franchiseesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $55,380 |
| 2024 | prepaidsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $9,359 |
| 2024 | liabilities and stockholders' equity current liabilities accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $13,076 |
| 2024 | deferred initial franchise fees, current portionMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $2,473 |
| 2024 | deferred production fund revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $94,823 |
| 2024 | accrued bonusesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $11,315 |
| 2024 | total current liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $474,871 |
| 2024 | deferred initial franchise fees, less current portionMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $9,263 |
| 2024 | retained earningsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $276,051 |
| 2024 | royalty fee revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $185,144 |
| 2024 | production fund revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $74,465 |
| 2024 | initial franchise fee revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $2,473 |
| 2024 | total revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $262,082 |
| 2024 | professional feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $13,107 |
| 2024 | administration feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $47,998 |
| 2024 | bonus expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $11,315 |
| 2024 | other expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $9,760 |
| 2024 | total general and administrative expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $86,990 |
| 2024 | production fund expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $74,465 |
| 2024 | total operating expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $161,455 |
| 2024 | operating activities net income | $100,627 |
| 2024 | changes in assets and liabilities receivables from franchisees | -$9,289 |
| 2024 | accounts payable | $11,871 |
| 2024 | deferred initial franchise fees | -$2,473 |
| 2024 | net cash from operating activities | $117,298 |
| 2024 | financing activity distributions paid | -$81,436 |
| 2024 | net change in cash | $35,862 |
| 2024 | cash at end of year | $782,979 |
| 2024 | supplemental disclosure of cash flow information cash payments for state income taxes | $4,000 |
| 2024 | assets current assets cashMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $782,979 |
| 2024 | prepaidsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $9,359 |
| 2024 | total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $847,718 |
| 2024 | liabilities and stockholders' equity current liabilities accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $13,076 |
| 2024 | gift cards payable to franchiseesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $353,184 |
| 2024 | deferred production fund revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $94,823 |
| 2024 | accrued bonusesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $11,315 |
| 2024 | deferred initial franchise fees, less current portionMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $9,263 |
| 2024 | total liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $484,134 |
| 2024 | additional paid-in-capitalMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $87,533 |
| 2024 | retained earningsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $276,051 |
| 2024 | total stockholders' equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $363,584 |
| 2024 | royalty fee revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $185,144 |
| 2024 | production fund revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $74,465 |
| 2024 | initial franchise fee revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $2,473 |
| 2024 | total revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $262,082 |
| 2024 | general and administrative expenses legal feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $4,810 |
| 2024 | professional feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $13,107 |
| 2024 | administration feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $47,998 |
| 2024 | bonus expenseMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $11,315 |
| 2024 | other expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $9,760 |
| 2024 | total general and administrative expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $86,990 |
| 2024 | total operating expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $161,455 |
| 2024 | net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $100,627 |
| 2024 | total liabilitiesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $484,134 |
| 2024 | accrued bonusesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$2,277 |
| 2024 | prepaidsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$88 |
| 2024 | total stockholders' equityMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $363,584 |
| 2024 | net incomeMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $100,627 |
| 2024 | cash at beginning of year | $747,117 |
| 2024 | total current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $847,718 |
| 2024 | general and administrative expenses legal feesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $4,810 |
| 2024 | receivables from franchiseesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $55,380 |
| 2024 | additional paid-in-capitalMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $87,533 |
| 2024 | deferred production fund revenueMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | -$1,731 |
| 2024 | deferred initial franchise fees, current portionMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $2,473 |
| 2024 | production fund expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $74,465 |
| 2023 | general and administrative expenses legal fees | $3,804 |
| 2023 | assets current assets cash | $747,117 |
| 2023 | prepaids | $9,271 |
| 2023 | liabilities and stockholders' equity current liabilities accounts payable | $1,205 |
| 2023 | gift cards payable to franchisees | $332,526 |
| 2023 | deferred initial franchise fees, current portion | $2,473 |
| 2023 | deferred production fund revenue | $96,554 |
| 2023 | total current liabilities | $446,350 |
| 2023 | deferred initial franchise fees, less current portion | $11,736 |
| 2023 | additional paid-in-capital | $87,533 |
| 2023 | total stockholders' equity | $344,393 |
| 2023 | total revenue | $250,560 |
| 2023 | professional fees | $12,248 |
| 2023 | administration fees | $48,000 |
| 2023 | other expenses | $8,230 |
| 2023 | production fund expenses | $51,851 |
| 2023 | total operating expenses | $137,724 |
| 2023 | royalty fee revenue | $196,236 |
| 2023 | initial franchise fee revenue | $2,473 |
| 2023 | retained earnings | $256,860 |
| 2023 | receivables from franchisees | $46,091 |
| 2023 | total current assets | $802,479 |
| 2023 | total liabilities | $458,086 |
| 2023 | total general and administrative expenses | $85,873 |
| 2023 | accrued bonuses | $13,592 |
| 2023 | net income | $112,836 |
| 2023 | production fund revenue | $51,851 |
| 2023 | bonus expense | $13,591 |
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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