
Jamba
Food & Beverage · Quick-Service Restaurants
- Active units
- 733
- Avg unit volume
- $720k
- Royalty
- 6.0%
Franchised, year-end 2023
of weekly Net Sales
About Jamba
Jamba Juice is an American company that specializes in blended fruit-based beverages, smoothies, and vegan food products. It was founded in San Luis Obispo, California in 1990 by Kirk Perron, and it has since become a popular chain of juice bars in the United States. The company's headquarters are located in Frisco, Texas. From its humble beginnings as a small juice stand, Jamba Juice has grown exponentially, and it now operates over 800 locations in the United States, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. In addition to its standalone stores, Jamba Juice also has strategic partnerships with grocery stores, universities, airports, and sports arenas, making its products widely accessible. Jamba Juice prides itself on its use of fresh, natural ingredients and its commitment to health and wellness. Its menu includes a variety of smoothies, fresh-squeezed juices, bowls, shots, and wraps. Customers can choose from a wide range of flavors and add-ons to create their own personalized beverages. The company also offers several specialized lines, such as protein smoothies and cold-pressed juices. In terms of market position, Jamba Juice is one of the leading juice bar chains in the United States. It faces competition from other well-established brands like Smoothie King and Tropical Smoothie Cafe. However, Jamba Juice's strong brand recognition, extensive menu variety, and commitment to healthy options have helped it maintain a significant market share and a loyal customer base. Over the years, Jamba Juice has made several notable achievements and changes in its brand strategy. In 2006, it introduced breakfast wraps and oatmeal to its menu, catering to the growing demand for convenient and nutritious breakfast options. In 2018, Jamba Juice announced its intention to rebrand as Jamba, with a renewed focus on its fresh juice offerings and a revamped store design. As of the latest updates, Jamba has continued to expand its footprint both domestically and internationally. The company is actively seeking franchise partners to further extend its global reach. Furthermore, Jamba has also launched a partnership with Oatly, a leading oat milk brand, to offer a wider range of plant-based beverage options. In summary, Jamba Juice is a well-established juice bar chain that offers a diverse range of blended beverages and healthy food products. With its strong market position and continuous expansion efforts, the brand continues to play a significant role in the global smoothie and juice industry.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$36k
- Discretionary reductions
Franchisor may reduce the Initial Franchise Fee case-by-case (e.g., incentives for certain locations, reopening/transfer, multi-unit operators). In 2023, fees ranged from 0 to 35500.
- Brand fund
3.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
1.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
1,000 – 1,500 sq ft
- Veteran discount
20000.0% off franchise fee — VetFran: Initial Franchise Fee for a Traditional or Non-Traditional Store is 20000 for qualifying veterans or Armed Forces members.
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations726
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings43
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-1.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.9×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$669k
Average Net Sales - Total for Traditional Stores with a Drive-Thru (Fiscal Year 2025)
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)$499k
Net Sales includes all revenues generated by a Store, excluding initial/reload gift cards, discounts, refunded sales, discounted portion of employee meals, tax…
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)$818k
Net Sales includes all revenues generated by a Store, excluding initial/reload gift cards, discounts, refunded sales, discounted portion of employee meals, tax…
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate-2.9%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$711k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate6.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio0.9×
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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