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

JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2026 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

How many JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE has 2,468 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. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE a good franchise to buy?

JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE shows several positive indicators: established brand with 2,468+ 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.

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JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE

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.

FDD Year:

2,468locations

$19K–$105K

Since 1986

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

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$25,000

Initial Investment

$18,900 – $105,000

Royalty Rate

15.00%

Brand Fund

6.50%

15% royalty + 6.5% advertising fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$122,535

Median Gross Revenue

$88,934

Data Based On: The data is based on 2,407 franchised Jackson Hewitt offices that were reported on the system as active and had been operating for at least one Tax Season prior to the 2026 Tax Season (referred to as '2026 Covered Offices'). Company-owned locations are explicitly excluded from these financial performance representations.

* Data extracted directly from the 'Unit-Level Gross Volume of Business for 2026 Covered Offices' table, 'All Offices' row, which aggregates data for 2,407 franchised units. No explicit profit, net income, or EBITDA figures were provided, nor were sufficient expense details to estimate profit ranges.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $122,535

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How JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE Compares

Key Insights

Lower investment than 91% of Business Services franchises
Top 10 largest franchise system in Business Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE Current	$19K – $105K	$25K	15.0%	2,468
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC	$14K – $607K	N/A	N/A	6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)	$114K – $292K	$40K	5.0%	5,487
AMERICAN POOLPLAYER'S ASSOCIATION INC	$15K – $23K	$10K	20.0%	3,562
CRUISE PLANNERS	$2K – $21K	$11K	1.5%	3,124
RE/MAX	$37K – $337K	$35K	1.0%	2,994
Business Services Average 210 franchises	$128K – $277K	$47K	10.2%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 210 Business Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2026)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1TX

211

2FL

192

3IL

176

4NC

169

5TN

151

6OK

121

7VA

102

8MO

102

9SC

10MS

11NY

12PA

13AZ

14KY

15IN

+31 more states

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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.

88 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

1,508 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

1,508 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases4

Includes disputes over incentive payments and franchise agreement terms, a class action alleging wage suppression through anti-recruiting covenants, and a class action related to Refund Anticipation Loans.

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

191

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE franchise ranges from $18,900 to $105,000. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 15.0% of gross sales.