How much revenue does a JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE franchise make?

According to the 2024 FDD, the average gross revenue for a JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE franchise is $118,262. The median revenue is $87,834.

How many JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE franchise locations are there?

As of the 2024 FDD, JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE has 2,981 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1986.

Can you get an SBA loan for a JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE franchises. Historical data shows 88 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE franchisees, with an average loan amount of $617,068. The historical default rate is 1.1%.

Is JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE a good franchise to buy?

JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE shows several positive indicators: established brand with 2,981+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE

FDD Year:

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service franchises provide professional tax return preparation services and other financial and related products and services under the Jackson Hewitt brand and standardized operating system. Franchisees operate storefront locations and kiosks, often in national account locations like retailers, within defined territories, typically opening at least three offices. The business model is highly seasonal, targeting individuals and small businesses needing paid tax preparation during tax season, in a competitive market including DIY software and free services.

2,981

Locations

$96K–$128K

Investment

Since 1986

Franchising

ServicesSarasota, FLJackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc.www.jacksonhewitt.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$96,050 – $127,500

Low: $96,050High: $127,500

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

15.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

6.50%

Item 6 of FDD

Tiered royalty (3% first reporting year to 15% fourth+ reporting years) of gross volume + 6.5% advertising fee.

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Data Based On: 2,855 franchised Jackson Hewitt offices that were reported on the system as active and having been operating for at least one Tax Season prior to the 2024 Tax Season (the “2024 Covered Offices”). Company-owned locations are explicitly excluded.

* Data for 'Average Gross Volume of Business' and 'Median' was extracted directly from the 'All Offices' row of the 'Unit-Level Gross Volume of Business for 2024 Covered Offices' table. This row already represents the aggregate data for all covered franchised offices. The number of offices (2,855) matches the sum of 'Standard Offices' (1,662) and 'Kiosk Offices' (1,193). A weighted average calculation using these sub-categories also confirms the 'All Offices' average gross revenue.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE Compares

Key Insights

#3 largest franchise system in Business Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE Current	$96K – $128K	$50K	15.0%	2,981
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC	$14K – $607K	N/A	N/A	6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)	$216K – $609K	$30K	5.0%	4,500
CRUISE PLANNERS	$2K – $21K	$11K	3.0%	2,655
SERVPRO (UNIT)	$259K – $380K	$100K	10.0%	2,286
CruiseOne	$13K – $21K	$11K	1.5%	2,175
Business Services Average 188 franchises	$118K – $284K	$46K	10.4%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1TX

280

2FL

211

3NC

188

4IL

188

5TN

155

6PA

142

7OK

126

8VA

122

9NY

113

10MO

106

11GA

100

12SC

13CA

14MS

15IN

+31 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE franchisees (2010 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$617,068

Total Volume

$54.3M

Default Rate

1.1%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

2,871 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

Action to confirm arbitration award against a former franchisee.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

106

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE franchise ranges from $96,050 to $127,500. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 15.0% of gross sales.