Jamba franchise
Jamba is a smoothie and juice chain blending fruit smoothies to order, plus fresh juices, bowls and grab-and-go snacks. Many stores sit in malls, airports and campuses, and some are co-branded with sister brands. At the end of 2025 there were 710 Jamba locations in the US, 709 franchised and 1 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $481K–$941K
- Franchise fee
- $35,500
- Royalty
- 6%
- Locations, 2025
- 710−26 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchisor based in
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Time to open
- 3 to 12 months after signing
- Agreement length
- 20 years
- Financing
- None offered
From Jamba Juice Franchisor SPV LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a Jamba franchise costs
Opening a traditional Jamba store without a drive-thru costs an estimated $480,850 to $941,300. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Jamba Juice Franchisor SPV LLC, 2026 filing, page 44
Jamba franchise fee
The franchise fee is $35,500, for a traditional or non-traditional store ($20,000 for qualifying veterans). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Jamba Juice Franchisor SPV LLC, 2026 filing, page 28
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of net sales, paid weekly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 7% of gross sales |
Source: Jamba Juice Franchisor SPV LLC, 2026 filing, page 30
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Jamba publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports fiscal 2025 net sales by quartile for traditional franchised stores open all 52 weeks. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Jamba Juice Franchisor SPV LLC, 2026 filing, page 88
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 733 (−2) | 1 | 34 |
| 2024 | 726 (−7) | 1 | 50 |
| 2025 | 709 (−17) | 1 | 46 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Jamba Juice Franchisor SPV LLC, 2026 filing, page 90
How Jamba compares
Of the 5 smoothie franchises on this site, Jamba is the most expensive to open and the 2nd largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Jamba | Typical smoothie |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $481K | $276K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% |
| Closed or left per year | 5.9% | 3.7% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | −3.5% | +16.6% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 4 of 5 |
Typical is the median across the 5 brands in smoothie franchises.
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Jamba franchise questions
How long does it take to open a Jamba?
3 to 12 months after signing, according to Jamba's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does Jamba help with financing?
No. Jamba does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
How long is a Jamba franchise agreement?
The initial term is 20 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Jamba growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 104 franchised locations opened and 130 closed or left, a net change of −3.5%. About 5.9% of locations closed or left each year. That is above the 3.7% typical for smoothie franchises.
How does Jamba compare with other smoothie franchises?
Of the 5 smoothie franchises here, Jamba is the most expensive to open (low end $481K against a $276K median) and the 2nd largest by number of locations. Its 6% royalty is in line with the 6% median.
Does Jamba say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports fiscal 2025 net sales by quartile for traditional franchised stores open all 52 weeks. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Jamba based?
Jamba Juice Franchisor SPV LLC is based in Atlanta, Georgia.