JL BEERS
JL Beers Franchising, Inc. offers franchises for the development and operation of JL Beers restaurants, which feature high-quality hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, fresh-cut fries and chips, pretzels, fresh-ground peanut butter, dips, craft cocktails, and a large selection of draught, canned, and bottled beers in a fast-casual atmosphere. The business model grants individual unit franchises or multiple unit development agreements, requiring franchisees to use the company's proprietary system, marks, and standards. They target individual consumers seeking quick, casual dining with premium pub-style food and beverages.
Franchise Costs
4% royalty + 0.50% production fee (may increase to 2%). No fixed monthly fees or brand advertising fund.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Average Net Sales data for 10 JL Beers® Restaurants (7 company-owned, 3 franchised) for the calendar year ending December 31, 2024.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How JL BEERS Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 94% of Fast Casual franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JL BEERS Current | $1.2M – $3.3M | $50K | 4.0% | 3 |
| 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
Franchisee Contacts
3 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 JL BEERS franchise ranges from $1,223,000 to $3,308,000. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.0% of gross sales.
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