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JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS FRANCHISE
Just Between Friends Franchise System, Inc. offers franchises for hosting seasonal, temporary, in-person consignment sales events of gently used children's and maternity clothing, toys, baby equipment, and related items. Franchisees facilitate events where consignors price and drop off items, earning 60-70% of sales proceeds, while shoppers save 50-90% off retail prices. The business model serves local communities of families with growing children seeking affordable resale options.
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Franchise Costs
3% royalty + 1% brand fund + $215/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Based on financial performance data from existing franchised outlets for the 2023 calendar year. Gross Sales figures are for franchisees who conducted two or more JBF Sales Events. Gross Margin calculations are based on 142 collected Profit and Loss Statements for 2023.
* Average of top ten gross sales for 2023 ($1,428,519.24) calculated from Table 4. Average of bottom ten gross sales for 2023 ($38,330.42) calculated from Table 5. The document provides Gross Margin percentages, but no specific operating expense data beyond Cost of Goods Sold (which is incorporated into Gross Margin), therefore, net income/profit or estimated profit ranges cannot be calculated as per the defined rules.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $353,420
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Unlock financial performance dataJUST BETWEEN FRIENDS FRANCHISE Franchise Analysis
Picture popping up seasonal consignment events in your community, turning kids' outgrown gear into cash for families—low inventory risk, high local appeal. Item 19 lays out revenue stats that stand out in the resale space, while a modest location tweak raises eyebrows on momentum. Does this model deliver the community-driven returns to justify the entry? Unlock the numbers to find out.
Item 7 details the initial investment from $66,665 to $97,515, covering franchise fee of $24,900, venue costs, fixtures, and marketing for your first event setup. Ongoing fees hit 3% royalty plus 1% brand fund and a $215 monthly tech fee, keeping expenses predictable for these pop-up sales. Item 19 shines with average gross revenue at $353,420 and median $228,939 across units—strong for a part-time-ish model where franchisees host 4-6 events yearly, consignors take 60-70% proceeds, and you pocket the rest after slim costs. Nine SBA loans averaging $135,067 signal lender confidence in cash flow.
System size holds at 148 franchised plus 12 corporate spots, but dipped 1% from 149 in 2022 to 148 in 2023—yet 24 new units projected shows rebound potential via transfers (12 last year) and just 1 non-renewal. Litigation's minimal: one settled case over social media handover from ex-franchisees. For resale enthusiasts eyeing flexible, family-focused retail under $100K, these figures paint a lean, revenue-solid play if you nail local turnout—watch event volume as the real profitability driver.
Analysis based on the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS FRANCHISE Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 91% of Specialty Retail franchises
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Specialty Retail
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS FRANCHISE Current | $67K – $98K | $25K | 3.0% | 148 |
| MERLE NORMAN COSMETICS | $48K – $260K | N/A | N/A | 797 |
| CORNWELL | $80K – $324K | N/A | N/A | 793 |
| BATTERIES PLUS | $285K – $537K | $50K | 5.0% | 601 |
| PET SUPPLIES PLUS | $537K – $2.0M | $50K | 3.0% | 502 |
| WILD BIRDS UNLIMITED | $227K – $379K | $40K | 4.0% | 340 |
Specialty Retail Average 47 franchises | $284K – $703K | $39K | 5.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 47 Specialty Retail franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
+18 more states
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS FRANCHISE franchisees (2013 – 2023)
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.
9 SBA loans on record
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182 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
One case against former franchisees for failure to transfer social media pages associated with terminated franchises, resolved by settlement.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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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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