JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS FRANCHISE
Just Between Friends Franchise System, Inc. offers franchises for hosting seasonal, in-person consignment sales events of gently used children's and maternity clothing, toys, baby equipment, and related items. Franchisees manage events where consignors price and drop off items, earning 60-70% of sales proceeds, while shoppers buy at 50-90% off retail prices, with unsold items often donated to charities. The business model targets families in local communities seeking affordable shopping and selling opportunities for growing kids.
Franchise Costs
3% royalty + 1% brand fund + $215/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 140 franchised units in 2024 based on collected P&Ls. Gross Sales data based on units that conducted at least two JBF Sales Events.
* Revenue top quartile calculated as the average of the 2024 Top Ten Gross Sales (10 units). Revenue bottom quartile calculated as the average of the 2024 Bottom Ten Gross Sales (10 units). Best guess profit range derived from the average gross revenue ($376,046) multiplied by the lowest (26.3%) and highest (59.5%) average Gross Margin percentages reported in 2024. This represents a gross profit range, not net profit after all operating expenses.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS FRANCHISE Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 89% of Specialty Retail franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS FRANCHISE Current | $67K – $98K | $25K | 3.0% | 146 |
| MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS | $48K – $260K | N/A | N/A | 797 |
| CORNWELL | $80K – $324K | N/A | N/A | 793 |
| BATTERIES PLUS | $263K – $497K | $45K | 5.0% | 604 |
| PET SUPPLIES PLUS | $537K – $2.0M | $50K | 3.0% | 502 |
| WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED | $227K – $379K | $40K | 4.0% | 340 |
Specialty Retail Average 46 franchises | $285K – $708K | $38K | 5.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 46 Specialty Retail 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
+16 more states
Franchisee Contacts
64 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 JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS FRANCHISE franchise ranges from $66,665 to $97,515. This includes a franchise fee of $24,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 3.0% of gross sales.
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