How much revenue does a JET-BLACK franchise make?

JET-BLACK 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 JET-BLACK franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, JET-BLACK has 117 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1993.

Can you get an SBA loan for a JET-BLACK franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for JET-BLACK 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 JET-BLACK a good franchise to buy?

JET-BLACK shows several positive indicators: established brand with 117+ 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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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.

FDD Year:

117locations

$92K–$179K

Since 1993

ServicesSavage, MNwww.jet-black.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$48,000

Initial Investment

$91,700 – $179,022

Royalty Rate

1.50%

Brand Fund

N/A

Fixed Monthly Fees

$54 – $54

1.5% to 8% royalty + $650/yr technology fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$706,114

Median Gross Revenue

$460,279

Data Based On: 42 Full-Time Reporting Franchised Businesses (Jet-Black® and Yellow Dawg Striping®) operational for the full operating season in 2025.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $706,114

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How JET-BLACK Compares

Key Insights

One of the lowest investment costs in Specialized Construction Services (ranked #2 of 13)
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	$92K – $179K	$48K	1.5%	117
PAUL DAVIS RESTORATION INC FRANCHISE AGREEMENT	$299K – $805K	$50K	4.0%	277
Temporary Walls Systems	$154K – $366K	$60K	8.0%	261
1-800-STRIPER	$290K – $519K	$50K	7.0%	193
GOLIATHTECH	$100K – $244K	$50K	0.0%	107
EPCON COMMUNITIES	$3.8M – $6.4M	$75K	2.0%	80
Specialized Construction Services Average 13 franchises	$434K – $778K	$51K	5.2%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 13 Specialized Construction Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1MN

2NY

3IL

4NH

5NJ

6FL

7CT

8OH

9PA

10WI

11MI

12VA

13GA

14DE

15RI

+3 more states

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for JET-BLACK franchisees (2016 – 2016)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$83,200

Total Volume

$0.2M

Default Rate

0.0%

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.

2 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

51 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

51 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

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

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a JET-BLACK franchise ranges from $91,700 to $179,022. This includes a franchise fee of $48,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 1.5% of gross sales.