JASON'S DELI
Jason’s Deli operates as a modified form of a New York-style delicatessen, offering sandwiches, soups, baked potatoes, pasta dishes, wraps, salads, and other menu items, along with catering and delivery services. The franchisor, Deli Management, Inc., franchises individual restaurants or multiple units under Area Development Agreements, providing inventory and small wares through its distribution centers. It targets the general public, competing with full-service, quick-service, fast-casual restaurants, and food service facilities in convenience and grocery stores.
Franchise Costs
4% royalty (min. $2,500/mo) + 0% ad fund + $1,747-$2,347/mo fixed fees (software/tech/insurance)
Financial Performance
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How JASON'S DELI Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 100% of Fast Casual franchises
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Casual
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JASON'S DELI Current | $1.7M – $2.5M | $35K | 4.0% | 73 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $379K – $1.4M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,248 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises | $532K – $1.2M | $39K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual 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
+9 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for JASON'S DELI franchisees (2011 – 2018)
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 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a JASON'S DELI franchise ranges from $1,719,655.82 to $2,529,255.82. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.0% of gross sales.
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