JL Beers
Food & Beverage · Fast-Casual Restaurants
- Active units
- 3
- Avg unit volume
- $1.4M
- Royalty
- 4.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About JL Beers
JL Beers is a brand that is known for its great burgers and excellent customer service. With multiple locations, they offer seating for up to 1000 people at a time, making it a perfect place to grab a bite with friends or family. Their menu is filled with delicious burger options that are sure to satisfy any craving. Whether you prefer classic cheeseburgers or enjoy venturing into unique flavor combinations, JL Beers has something for everyone. They also prioritize customer feedback and value the opinion of their patrons. In addition to their scrumptious burgers, JL Beers offers a range of beer options to complement your meal. Visit their website to explore their locations, learn about careers, and even grab some trendy Beerwear® to show your love for this exceptional brand.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$50k
- Brand fund
0.5% of Net Sales
- Development Agreement
$10k
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations3
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate0.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR0.0%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$1.4M
Based on 10 Restaurants operating the full 2025 year.
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate-0.3%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$2.3M
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate4.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio0.6×
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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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.