Our brand mission is that eating better should be easy. For this reason, we’re looking for like-minded individuals who share the same passion for helping others get on the path toward a vibrant, higher-quality life. As a Jamba Franchise Owner, you should share our vision for providing industry-leading smoothies, juices, and bowls and understand the importance that exceptional service plays in your business success. We want to work with Franchise Owners who are eager to succeed, grow into multiple locations and who will take pride in owning their business. Jamba is community focused, and building that connection to your guests is key to developing this iconic brand.
Experience in restaurants, food service or retail is an advantage, but not essential to being approved as a new Franchise Owner.
For candidates applying for a single-unit agreement, you should have a credit score of 700+, liquid capital of $100,000 or more and a net worth of over $300,000. For candidates applying for multiple units, the requirements in terms of both professional backgrounds and skill sets are determined on a case-by-case basis.
We are entrepreneurial in spirit and love working with people who think and dream big. We’re always interested in speaking with area developers, but we understand some people start smaller and have a solid growth plan. We’ve built successful businesses from the ground up, so we know what it takes, and we’re excited to help guide our Franchise Owners toward similar success.
Investment Breakdown
These figures are an estimate of a franchisee’s total initial investment in one Jamba store with a drive thru, as disclosed in Jamba’s Franchise Disclosure Document (dated March 25, 2021). A franchise owner’s actual investment and expenditures may vary considerably from the estimates shown, depending on many factors including geographical area, sales venue, the amount of space you lease and the capabilities of any particular management and service team. For a more complete understanding of the expenses described in this chart and related variables, please see Item 7 of Jamba’s Franchise Disclosure Document, which goes into much further detail than the following notations.
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| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,500 | $35,500 | Lump sum | At signing of Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Construction & Build Out Costs | $280,000 | $300,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Contractors |
| Permitting | $500 | $17,500 | As incurred | Before opening | Government agencies |
| Equipment Package | $70,00 | $90,000 | Lump sum | Before opening | Vendors |
| Millwork | $20,000 | $40,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Contractors |
| Furniture | $950 | $2,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors |
| Menu Board, Graphics & Interior Signage | $2,000 | $3,500 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors |
| Exterior Signage | $16,500 | $50,000 | Lump sum | Before opening | Vendors |
| Computer System | $8,600 | $24,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors |
| TV/Music | $0 | $3,500 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors |
| Architect/Engineering | $14,000 | $19,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Architect |
| Rent | $4,000 | $10,000 | Monthly | As arranged | Lessors |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $10,000 | $12,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors |
| Legal & Accounting Fees | $5,000 | $10,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Lawyers and accountants |
| Insurance | $5,000 | $15,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Insurance companies |
| Misc. Opening Costs | $9,000 | $14,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors |
| Security Deposits | $0 | $15,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Utility companies; lessors |
| Travel & Living Expenses during Training | $10,000 | $25,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Airlines, hotels and restaurants |
| On-Site NSO Support | $0 | $5,000 | Lump sum | Before opening | Us |
| Opening Inventory | $5,000 | $10,000 | As incurred | Before opening | Vendors |
| Additional Funds (3 Months) | $15,000 | $40,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Us, employees, vendors, etc. |
| Total | $511,050 | $741,500 |
Steps to becoming a franchise owner
Complete the Jamba Request for More Information Form
Fill out the “More Information” form below to showcase your interest in learning more about Jamba.
Get Started Have an Introductory Call with a Jamba Pre-Qualification Manager
This is your official introduction to Jamba. We’ll talk to you about the general qualification requirements, both financial and operational, as well as your market of interest.
Have an Introductory Call with the Director of Franchise Development
This is your opportunity to speak with a Director of Franchise Development and ask your questions. We’ll talk to you about specific qualification requirements and overview the process to own a Jamba franchise location.
Receive a Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and Application
If you are interested in moving forward, we will provide you with our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which explains the Jamba franchise opportunity in detail and includes a copy of the franchise agreement you’ll be signing.
Submit Application for Approval and Complete Your Due Diligence
Your submitted application will be processed by the review committee.
Attend a FOCUS Day
Those selected will be invited to Jamba’s headquarters in Atlanta, GA for FOCUS Day to meet with the brand team and be interviewed by the leadership team.
Receive Application Approval
If you meet our criteria for a franchise owner, you may receive notification that your application is approved. We will also send your franchise agreements to you for review.
Welcome to Jamba
Once you have signed your agreements, they are received and countersigned in Atlanta, and all fees are paid, you are officially a Jamba franchise owner.