FDD Analysis 2025 FDD

Just Between Friends Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD): Key Facts & Financials

The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is a legal document that franchisors must provide to prospective franchisees at least 14 days before any agreement is signed or money changes hands.

This page summarizes the key facts and financials from Just Between Friends's FDD, including franchise costs (Item 7), ongoing fees (Item 6), financial performance data (Item 19), and unit growth trends (Item 20).

What the Just Between Friends FDD Covers

Required disclosure items from the franchisor

Franchisor Background

Items 1-4: Company history, litigation, bankruptcy

Fees & Costs

Items 5-7: Initial fees, ongoing fees, total investment

Obligations & Restrictions

Items 8-16: Purchasing, territory, trademarks

Financial Performance

Item 19: Revenue data provided

Franchise Costs (Item 7 Summary)

Initial investment required to open a franchise

Total Initial Investment$66,665 - $97,515
Franchise Fee$24,900

Investment Breakdown

Initial Franchise Fee$24,900 - $24,900
Initial Equipment$10,000 - $20,000
Initial Inventory$5,000 - $5,000
Storage
Pre-Opening Labor$700 - $1,000

+ 5 more categories

Ongoing Fees (Item 6 Summary)

Recurring fees paid to the franchisor

Royalty Fee3% of gross sales
Marketing/Advertising Fee4% of gross sales

Other Ongoing Fees

Consignment Sales InventoryVaries
JBF Conference Registration FeeVaries
Products or Services OrderedVaries
Transfer/Resale FeeVaries
Renewal FeeVaries

Item 19 Financial Performance

Revenue and financial data (if disclosed)

Median Revenue$239,983/year
Disclosure Year2025
Reporting Units
Revenue VarianceHigh variance (wide performance range)

Unit Growth & Franchisee Behavior (Item 20)

Franchise system size and trends

151

Total Units

-9

Net Growth (YoY)

-5.6%

Growth Rate

Franchised Units146
Company-Owned Units5

What the FDD Doesn't Make Obvious

Key considerations beyond the disclosure

Legal History

This FDD discloses litigation history. Review Item 3 carefully to understand the nature and outcome of any legal proceedings.

Real Estate & Location

FDDs often understate the challenge of finding suitable real estate. Site selection, lease negotiation, and buildout timelines can significantly impact your total investment and time to open.

Working Capital Needs

Initial investment ranges often assume a best-case scenario. Many franchisees need additional working capital during the ramp-up period, especially in the first 6-12 months of operation.

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