JET-BLACK
Jet-Black International, Inc. franchises asphalt services businesses under the Jet-Black® brand, providing sealcoating, crackfilling, patchwork, power washing, and related maintenance for driveways, parking lots, and other surfaces. They also offer Yellow Dawg Striping® franchises for pavement marking, line striping, signage installation, and related services. The business model involves selling territorial rights to franchisees who serve residential high-income households, commercial properties, and government sites, with ongoing royalties and fees based on gross revenues.
Franchise Costs
Tiered royalty 1-8% of Gross Revenues per Job (starting at 8% for jobs $0-$2,000) + $650/yr ($54/mo) technology fee per territory + $15/mo Google Ads management fee.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 42 Full-Time Reporting Franchised Businesses in operation for the full operating season (April through October) in 2024
Extracted Item 19 Section
How JET-BLACK Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Specialized Construction Services (ranked #3 of 11)
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Specialized Construction Services
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Specialized Construction Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JET-BLACK Current | $118K – $174K | $48K | 8.0% | 114 |
| PAUL DAVIS RESTORATION INC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT | $299K – $805K | $130K | 4.0% | 266 |
| Temporary Walls Systems | $154K – $366K | $60K | 8.0% | 261 |
| 1-800-STRIPER | $250K – $322K | $50K | 7.0% | 128 |
| GOLIATHTECH | $100K – $244K | $50K | 0.0% | 107 |
| Bumble Roofing | $175K – $300K | $50K | 6.5% | 63 |
Specialized Construction Services Average 11 franchises | $164K – $314K | $60K | 6.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 11 Specialized Construction 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
+2 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for JET-BLACK franchisees (2016 – 2016)
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
53 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 JET-BLACK franchise ranges from $117,923 to $173,773. This includes a franchise fee of $48,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
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