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Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise Franchise Cost & 2026 FDD Data

Food RetailTennesseeFranchising since 2010

49/100

Second tier

49 this brand49 Food Retail medianlikely 43–55: narrower with more SBA loans (high confidence)

Higher is better · an editorial assessment, not investment advice

#1,770 of 3,069 graded brands

Why a B: Helped by legal record and transparency. Held back by unit economics and unit growth. See all six factors

Total investment
$191K – $407K
Avg gross sales
$430K
“Franchised Stores - FY2025 (most recent)”, 62 outlets; not profit
SBA charge-off
4.2%

1 in 24 SBA 7(a) loans to Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise owners charged off (1 of 24 resolved loans, approved since FY1991); Food Retail median 5.6%. Loans approved FY2016–FY2019: 1 of 19 resolved loans charged off (5.3%); newer loans have not had time to default, so this is not a trend.

2026 FDD8 of 8 figures cite a filing pageA manager may run itProtected territory

Data from the FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records. Analysis by FranchiseVerdict · Methodology · Website · Report an error · Franchisor? Claim this listing

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FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026 FDD

Per the 2026 FDD, a Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise franchise requires a total initial investment of $191K – $407K, including a $50K franchise fee. Once open, the ongoing royalty is 6.0%. Per the 2026 FDD, average gross sales were $430K (Item 19 group “Franchised Stores - FY2025 (most recent)”, 62 outlets; gross sales, not profit). SBA 7(a) loans show a 4.2% charge-off rate on 24 resolved loans. Verdict grade: B (Second tier), an editorial assessment, not investment advice.

Sources: 2026 FDD · SBA 7(a) loan records (FOIA) · What one unit could make and lose →

Sources, dates and evidence

FDD issued: · Data extracted: · Last cited check: · Staleness risk: low (issued within the last 12 months)

Evidence for the headline figures: strong✓ Investment (Item 7)✓ Item 19 status✓ Units and owners (Item 20)✓ SBA loan coverage✓ Litigation (Item 3)✓ Financial statements (Item 21)✓ Franchisor identityhow this is scored8 of 8 headline figures on this page cite a page of the filing.

Overview

Bottom line

  • RETURNSAverage gross sales of $430K/year (outlet median $370K; Item 19 group “Franchised Stores - FY2025 (most recent)”, 62 outlets; gross sales, not profit).
  • GROWTHIn the latest Item 20 year, the number of franchised outlets fell by 12 (3 opened, 15 closed).
  • DECLINE-19 franchised outlets over the two years to 2025 (82 to 63, -23.2% in total, -12.3% a year compounded). Ask whether closures are franchisor-driven (consolidation) or franchisee-driven (economics).

AT STAKEOne unit at the Item 7 midpoint: $39K a year in payments on assumed SBA 7(a)-style terms.You put in about $60K of your own cash and personally guarantee a $239K loan. Assumptions are labeled in Sales; not investment advice.See what one unit could make and lose

Things to check before you sign (2)

  • Net -12 franchised outlets in 2025 (Item 20, outlet counts). Ask owners why outlets closed.
  • The franchisor keeps the right to compete inside your territory (Item 12, territory).

Checked and clear: no auditor doubt that the franchisor can keep operating, no lawsuit naming the franchisor in Item 3, no rule that the owner must run it personally and the full filing on file, and an Item 19 average from 62 units. Not on file here, so ask: SBA charge-off rate against the category median, jury-trial waiver and supplier rebates.

What to do next

  1. Step 1: Read the FDD itself.

    Free: the franchisor must give it to you at least 14 days before you sign or pay. Or look it up in a state registry (Wisconsin, Minnesota, California). What to read first.

  2. Step 2: Talk to current and former owners.

    Free: Item 20 of the FDD lists every current owner and those who left last year, most with a phone number. Questions to ask.

  3. Step 3: Talk to an SBA lender.

    Free: the SBA's Lender Match, or the lenders already lending to this brand in the SBA section. Ask what you would personally guarantee and what the monthly payment would be. If you plan to use retirement savings, ask a CPA about the rules for that first.

  4. Step 4: Have a franchise attorney review the FDD and agreement.

    Free: your state bar's lawyer referral service can name franchise lawyers, and many offer a short first consultation. Bring the checks listed above.

Research steps, not investment or legal advice.

Can you afford it, and what does the money buy?

Entry cost (the Item 7 midpoint) is near the Food Retail median ($299K).

Total investment$191K – $407K
2026 FDD p.23, show the quoted text2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, page 23, Item 7Funds – 3 Months (14) $10,000 - $20,000 As Needed As Incurred Various Total (15) $191,450 to $406,900 …Quoted from the franchisor's filing; the figure on this page is rounded. Table text, cells in reading order; column headings may sit outside the quoted lines.
Franchise fee$49,900
Verified · 2026 FDD p.15, show the quoted text2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, page 15, Item 5$2,500 is non-refundable if a location is not determined within one (1) year. Franchise Agreement. You must pay us an initial franchise fee of $49,900 for all first Store …Quoted from the franchisor's filing.
Royalty6.0%
2026 FDD p.16, show the quoted text2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, page 16, Item 6… affiliate that you must make before your Store opens for business. ITEM 6 OTHER FEES Name of Fee (1) Amount Due Date Remarks Royalty 6% of Gross Sales Payable …Quoted from the franchisor's filing. Table text, cells in reading order; column headings may sit outside the quoted lines.
Ad fund2.0%
2026 FDD p.16, show the quoted text2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, page 16, Item 6Brand and Technology Fee 2% of Gross Sales Payable …Quoted from the franchisor's filing.
Working capital$10K – $20K

Source: FDD 2026 · Items 5–7 (fees and startup costs)

Do you qualify? The filing states no minimum net worth or liquid capital. Ask The Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise, Inc. (Item 1: 2849 Winfield Dunn Parkway, Unit 250, Kodak, TN 37764) and your lender what they require, and keep living costs for the first year outside the deal.

Full Item 7 breakdown16 line items

Initial investment breakdown

Item 7 initial investment line items
Line itemLowHigh
Initial Franchise Fee$49.9K$49.9K
Rent - 3 Months$7.5K$40K
Leasehold Improvements - Materials$3.5K$35K
Leasehold Improvements - Demo/Space Rehab$10K$50K
Leasehold Improvements - Architect$2.5K$6K
Fixtures, Furnishings and Equipment$60K$106K
Signage$5K$12.5K
Initial Inventory$30K$50K
Security Deposits$4K$10K
Insurance - 3 Months$750$3K
Business Kickstart Assets & Technology Fee$1.2K$4.5K
Franchisor Travel and Living Expenses For On-site Training$3K$7.5K
POS /Back Office Computer Equipment and Supplies$3K$7.5K
Permits/Licenses$100$2.5K
Professional Fees$1K$2.5K
Additional Funds - 3 Months$10K$20K
Total initial investment$191K$407K

Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. The total row is the total as printed in Item 7. Actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.

Item 6 · what you pay once you are open

Ongoing fees

Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise: Item 6 recurring fees
FeeAmount
Royalty6.0% of gross sales
Marketing / ad fundBrand-wide marketing pool. Brand and Technology Fee of 2% of Gross Sales, may increase up to a maximum of 4% with 30 days notice2.0% of gross sales
Technology fee
The filing's detail Business Kickstart Assets & Technology Fee ranging $1,200-$4,500 depending on franchise type/location, due upon signing; also POS upgrade cost $1,200-$1,630 and monthly POS support fee up to $350.
$1,200–$1,630/month
Transfer fee$10,000
Renewal fee$2,500
Total fee loadabove the Food Retail median of 6.0% (heavy)8.0% of sales

What do units actually make?

Average gross sales are 21% below the Food Retail median ($543K).

Avg gross sales$430K
2026 FDD p.62, show the quoted text2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, page 62128359 74 2023 460992 390660 1347385 200079 66 2024 430842 366221 1276505 163324 62 2025 430,063 …Quoted from the franchisor's filing; the figure on this page is rounded. Table text, cells in reading order; column headings may sit outside the quoted lines.
Median gross sales$370K
2026 FDD p.62, show the quoted text2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, page 62$1,276,505 $163,324 62 2025 $430,063 $369,957 …Quoted from the franchisor's filing; the figure on this page is rounded. Table text, cells in reading order; column headings may sit outside the quoted lines.
Sample size62 outlets

Source: FDD 2026 · Item 19 (sales and earnings)

Items 6 (other fees), 7 (startup costs) and 19 (sales and earnings) · assumptions labeled

What you could make and lose: one unit

What one Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise unit would ask of you, from the filing's Item 7 total and labeled assumptions.

Average gross sales are $430K (FDD p.62), and the royalty and ad fund take about $34K of that a year (Item 6). This brand's Item 19 prints cost or operating-income lines that are not on this page yet. Read them in Item 19 and enter them here. So this box does not estimate a profit. To cover the loan payment alone, one unit has to clear $39K a year after its food, labor, rent and other costs and the franchisor's fees.

How these figures are worked out
  • Loan (assumption): 80% of the $299K Item 7 midpoint is a $239K loan, paid over 10 years at 10.5%: $39K a year. SBA 7(a)-style terms on a long-term rate; your lender sets yours. Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise's past SBA 7(a) loans averaged 6.3% at approval; 7(a) rates move with the prime rate, so 10.5% is a current-rate assumption, not this brand's history.

What you put at risk

Your own cash in: about $60K Assumption (the part the loan does not cover of the $299K Item 7 midpoint), plus whatever anything Item 7 leaves out (its notes say what). The loan is $239K.

Personal guarantee. SBA 7(a) loans require a personal guarantee from anyone who owns 20% or more of the business. If the unit cannot pay, the lender can collect from you personally, which can include your savings and your home. The worst case is losing the cash you put in and still owing the rest of the loan.

Gross sales are not profit, and none of these figures is take-home pay until tax and every operating cost are paid. The assumptions are ours, not the filing's. Not investment advice.

Returns modelOne unit · several units · editable

One unit

One unit: what is left after the loan payment

Gross sales, minus the franchisor's fees and the operating costs, is the unit's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization). Minus an assumed loan payment, that is what is left for you, before tax. Gross sales are not profit.

This brand's Item 19 prints cost or operating-income lines that are not on this page yet. Read them in Item 19 and enter them here. Invested capital is the Item 7 total, which already includes its working-capital (additional funds) line.

Returns model · one unit

What would one Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise unit leave you each year after the loan payment?

FDDFrom the filingNot set: not on this page yet; this brand's Item 19 prints it. Read it there and enter itYou overrode an FDD valueAssumed: our stated assumption, edit it
Gross sales · per unit, per year

Item 19: $430,063 average for 62 outlets (Franchised Stores - FY2025 (most recent)). Use a figure for outlets like yours if yours differ.

Gross sales, not profit: the costs below decide what is left.

Franchisor take · royalty + ad fund

The filing also sets a minimum or cap on these fees: “Brand and Technology Fee of 2% of Gross Sales, may increase up to a maximum of 4% with 30 days notice” (Item 6). This model applies the percentages, so at low sales the real fee can be higher than shown here.

Item 6, as stored, a year. A fixed fee, so it comes off EBITDA as dollars, not a share of sales.

Operating costs · you supply them

This brand's Item 19 prints cost or operating-income lines that are not on this page yet. Read them in Item 19 and enter them here.

Illustrative category typicals, not sourced to any filing, survey or sample. Replace them with figures from franchisee validation calls before you rely on the output.

Total invested capital · what you put in to open

Item 7 midpoint of $191K to $407K

Item 7's $10K to $20K additional funds are already in the total

Financing · assumed SBA 7(a)-style loan

Left after the loan payment · per year

The unit's EBITDA minus the assumed loan payment. Before tax, depreciation and any cost your inputs leave out (insurance, accounting and legal, licenses, technology fees): not take-home pay.

Gross sales are not profit. Neither the filing nor a stated assumption on this page supplies COGS, labor, rent / occupancy and other operating costs. Enter your own (a lease quote, owner calls) and the model runs on it.


Store EBITDA · annual
Needs the inputs above
EBITDA margin
Needs the inputs above
Total invested
$299K
Your cash in
$60K
Loan payment · assumed
$39K/yr
Return on invested capital
Needs the inputs above
Payback
Needs the inputs above

Loan of $239K at 10.5% over 10 years, an assumption, not a quote. Return and payback are before tax, depreciation and the costs above. The loan usually needs your personal guarantee.

One unit only. An owner of several units also pays for shared services (managers, accounting, a head office), which the multi-unit model adds on top of these figures.
Buying several existing units? The acquisition scenario

Buying several units

What buying a few existing units could return

Prices an existing operator of a few units off the single-unit EBITDA above, after shared services, and finances it with an SBA 7(a) loan, a conventional loan and a seller note. It shows the yearly return on your cash (IRR), whether year-1 earnings cover the loan payments (DSCR) and how the price is paid for. It starts at 5 units; every deal term is an assumption you can change, and none is from the FDD.

Not modelled yet

Gross sales are not profit. Neither the filing nor a stated assumption on this page supplies COGS, labor, rent / occupancy and other operating costs. Enter your own (a lease quote, owner calls) and the model runs on it.

This scenario starts from a per-unit EBITDA. Fill in the operating costs in the one-unit model above and it runs on that figure, or take it to the full ROI workbench, where the multi-unit and acquisition models accept your own per-unit economics.

These models are for research and scenario planning only. Not investment advice. Actual results depend on your specific location, management, and market conditions. Consult a franchise attorney and accountant before signing any franchise agreement.

Item 19 · Source: 2026 FDD · filed by The Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise, Inc.

Financial performance

Range (low → high)
$93K→$1.3MSource: 2026 FDD, page 62
Cohort dispersion (min → max)
Percentile ranks within Food Retail
Gross sales rank0th percentile
among 5 brands with the figure · Item 19 reporting methods vary across brands
Investment cost rank44th percentile
among 19 brands with the figure · a high percentile means costlier to open
Royalty rate rank50th percentile
among 13 brands with the figure · a low percentile means a lower royalty
Unit count rank39th percentile
among 19 brands with the figure

Each rank is among the Food Retail brands that report that figure (the count is under each bar).

Showing the headline figures. All 135 extracted fields are in the Full FDD Report →

Item 19 · 6 groups · FDD pp.62, 64

Item 19 by group

The 2026 filing reports gross sales for 6 groups of outlets. The headline average on this page is the “Franchised Stores - FY2025 (most recent)” group (62).

Every Item 19 group the filing reports, with how many outlets each covers
GroupnAverageMedian
Affiliate Stores - All Years Average5$889K
Franchised Stores - FY2025 (most recent)headline above62$430K$370K
Franchised Stores - FY202466$431K$366K
Franchised Stores - FY202374$461K$391K
Franchised Stores - FY202277$460K$396K
Fueling Station Affiliate - All Sales FY20251$4.5M

Costs and average gross margin dollars, as the filing prints them

The filing's “Average Gross Margin Dollars” is before royalty. The filing does not say whether it is after ad fund, rent, debt service and depreciation. Gross sales are not profit, and this line is not take-home pay: what it leaves out still has to be paid.

The cost lines for 2 groups (FDD pp.62, 64)
Table #1, FDD page 62 · average per outlet, share of its gross sales
Line, as the filing names itAffiliate Stores - All Years Averagen=5
Average gross sales$889K
Average Gross Product Cost$391K
Average Gross Margin Dollars56.00%$498K
Table #1d, FDD page 64 · average per outlet, share of its gross sales
Line, as the filing names itFueling Station Affiliate - All Sales FY2025n=1
Average gross sales$4.5M
Gross Product Cost$3.5M
Gross Margin Dollars22.00%$1.0M

Who are you contracting with?

The Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise, Inc.

Same franchisor, other program: Beef Jerky Experience. Each is a separate offering with its own page.

Item 1 (the franchisor) · who you're contracting with

The franchisor

Corporate structure & franchisor financials
Legal entity
The Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise, Inc.
CEO title
CEO
Scott Parker
Incorporated in
Tennessee
HQ
2849 Winfield Dunn Parkway, Unit 250, Kodak, TN 37764

Overview

About

Specialty retail store franchise selling beef jerky, sausages, smoked meats, sauces, rubs, seasonings, marinades, jams, peanut/nut butters, jellies, peanuts, candies, cheeses and similar foods under the Beef Jerky Experience (formerly Beef Jerky Outlet) marks; also beginning to franchise Peanut Butter Shoppe stores.

CEO
Scott Parker

Is the system healthy?

-19 franchised outlets over the two years to 2025 (82 to 63, -23.2% in total, -12.3% a year compounded).

Franchised units63+5 company-owned (68 in all)
Verified · 2026 FDD p.66, show the quoted text2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, page 66, Item 20Net Change Franchised 2023* 89 82 -7 2024** 82 75 -7 2025 75 63 -12 Company-owned 2023 6 6 0 2024 6 5 -1 2025 5 5 0 Total Outlets 2023 95 88 -7 2024 88 80 -8 2025 80 68 …Quoted from the franchisor's filing. Table text, cells in reading order; column headings may sit outside the quoted lines.
Transferred1
Net change, latest year-12 (unfavorable)(-16.0%)
Turnover rate22.1% (check the terms)

Source: FDD 2026 · Item 20 (outlets opened, closed and transferred)

Item 20 (outlet counts) · unit dynamics

The growth chart

Company-owned
5
Corporate units in the system
% franchised
1%
vs corporate-owned

Item 20 · franchised units at year end

Franchised units fell from 82 in 2023 to 63 in 2025

Axis does not start at zero.

Source and method
FDD Item 20, franchised outlets at each year end. Opened and closed are the latest year's counts.

Growth insight

A system that lost more than 10% of its franchised outlets across the Item 20 years is a red flag. Check whether closures are concentrated in specific regions.

Government records

SBA loan data

Lenders charged off 4.2% of 24 resolved SBA 7(a) loans. 7(a) is the SBA's main small-business loan; a resolved loan was paid in full or charged off.

Loans on file
26
SBA 7(a) loans matched to this brand, incl. those still being repaid
Loan volume
$4.3M
Average loan
$167K
loan volume divided by loans
Charge-off rate
4.2%
1 of 24 resolved loans
Paid in full
95.8%
of resolved loans
Charge-off, loans approved FY2016–FY2019
5.3%
1 of 19 resolved loans; newer loans have not had time to default, so this is not a trend
Lenders
13
Average interest rate
6.3%
Jobs reported
168
Lender concentration
23%
top lender's share

Cumulative: every 7(a) loan matched to this brand in the SBA’s FOIA files, approved FY1991 onward. Historical lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated

The approval-year breakdown covers 19 of the 24 resolved loans and 1 of the 1 charge-offs (FY2016 to FY2019).

SBA 7(a) · charge-off rate by approval year

Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise charge-off rate by loan approval year

None of these 3 approval years has 10 or more resolved loans, too few to draw a trend. Each year’s numbers are in the table below.

Show the numbers by year
YearResolvedCharged offRate
201670Too few
201791Too few
201930Too few
Source and method
SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Rate: charged-off loans over resolved loans (paid in full plus charged off) for loans approved that year; it moves as loans are resolved.

Explore lender portfolios on Bank Reports or regional data on State Reports.

Full SBA lending reportlenders · charge-off rate · trend

Lender network · SBA 7(a)

SBA Lending Report

Lender, state and yearly detail for Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records.

Average SBA guarantee
78%
Average interest rate
6.3%
Lender concentration
23%
Jobs reported
168

Top 10 SBA lenders by loan count

LoansVolumeCharge-off
Stearns Bank National Association
6$918KNot on file
CRF Small Business Loan Company, LLC
5$826KNot on file
Financial Resources Federal Credit Union
3$411KNot on file
First National Bank
2$278KNot on file
State Bank Financial
2$360KNot on file

A lender’s rate counts only its resolved loans, the loans that have finished (paid in full or charged off); a 0.0% often means few of its loans have finished. Under 10 resolved loans, the rate reads “Too few”.

Charge-off rate by state (top 10 by loans)

StateLoansCharged offRate
AR Arkansas30Too few3 resolved
NJ New Jersey30Too few3 resolved
WI Wisconsin31Too few3 resolved
FL Florida20Too few2 resolved
SD South Dakota20Too few2 resolved
TX Texas20Too few1 resolved
CO Colorado10Too few1 resolved
KS Kansas10Too few1 resolved
KY Kentucky10Too few1 resolved
LA Louisiana10Too few1 resolved

Rate: charged-off loans over resolved loans (paid in full plus charged off), shown from 10 resolved loans. "Too few": under 10 resolved. The Loans column counts every approval in the window, including loans still being repaid.

SBA 7(a) loans approved per year

2014
1
2015
2
2016
8
2017
9
2018
3
2019
3

Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA loan-level data, matched to the brand by FranchiseVerdict.

What are the risks?

Main risk: a shrinking system. Franchised outlets fell from 82 to 63 over the two years to 2025.

SBA charge-off4.2%on 24 resolved loans
Litigation0 cases
Auditor going-concern doubtNo (favorable)

Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA · FDD Items 3, 21

What are you signing up for?

Ongoing fees run about 8.0% of sales (royalty + ad fund), before your own operating costs.

Initial term5 yrs
Renewal term5 yrs
TerritoryProtected, not exclusive
Initial training40 hrs

Source: FDD 2026 · Items 11, 12, 17

FDD Items 12 (territory), 15 (owner participation) and 17 (renewal, termination and disputes)

Contract and territory detail

Allowed renewals3
Protected territoryYes
Exclusive territoryNo
Territory radius2 mi
Franchisor can competeYes
Who runs it (Item 15)A manager may run it
Non-compete (years)2 years
Non-compete (miles)25 mi
Right of first refusalYes
RoFR response window10 days
Transfer requires consentYes
Mandatory arbitrationYes
Arbitration locationSevier County, Tennessee
Governing lawTennessee

Items 10 (financing), 11 (training and support)

Training and operations

Classroom training
16 hrs
On-the-job training
24 hrs
Training location
Franchisee's Store and/or online
Ongoing training
Required
Time to open
12 mo
From signing to launch
Site selection
franchisee, subject to franchisor approval
Franchisor financing
Not offered
Item 10
POS system
Designated POS vendor (unnamed)
Operating tech stack

Items 5 (initial fees) & 11 (training and support)

Franchisor support

Yes: Site selection assistance

Franchisee contacts

We hold no owner list for this brand. Item 20 of the FDD lists the current and former owners; the free FDD is the source.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to open a Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise franchise?

Per the 2026 FDD, the total investment to open a Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise franchise ranges from $191K to $407K, with an initial franchise fee of $50K. This is the Item 7 total in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD): the startup costs the franchisor lists, such as build-out, equipment, inventory and working capital. It usually leaves out buying land or a building; Item 7's notes say what is excluded.

What do Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise franchise owners earn?

According to Item 19 of the Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise FDD, average gross sales were $430K (Item 19 group “Franchised Stores - FY2025 (most recent)”, 62 outlets; gross sales, not profit). The median is $370K. What an owner keeps depends on location, operating costs and management.

Who owns Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise?

Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise is franchised by The Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise, Inc. Source: FDD Item 1, 2026 filing.

What is Item 19 in the Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise FDD?

The FDD section where a franchisor may disclose financial performance of its outlets. Disclosure is optional and formats vary; figures are typically gross sales, which is revenue before expenses, not profit. FranchiseVerdict extracts these figures directly from the Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise FDD and qualifies whose outlets they describe.

What is Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise's franchise failure rate?

There is no published franchise failure rate. What is measurable is Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise's SBA charge-off rate: 4.2% on 24 resolved loans. Put plainly: 1 in 24 SBA 7(a) loans to Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise owners charged off (1 of 24 resolved loans, approved since FY1991); loans approved FY2016–FY2019: 1 of 19 resolved loans charged off (5.3%); newer loans have not had time to default, so this is not a trend. The SBA charge-off rate is the share of a brand's resolved SBA 7(a) loans to its franchisees that the SBA wrote off, including purchased guarantees. Resolved means paid in full or charged off; active loans are excluded because their outcome is not yet known. It is a lending outcome, not a count of closed businesses. A franchisee can repay and close, or default and keep trading.

How many Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise franchise locations are there?

Per the 2026 FDD, Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise has 63 franchised units and 5 company-owned (68 in all). In the latest year, the number of franchised outlets fell by 12 (3 opened, 15 closed).

Is Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise a good franchise to buy?

FranchiseVerdict gives Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise a B Verdict grade (Second tier) with a verdict score of 49 out of 100 (higher is better), an editorial assessment, not investment advice. Helped by legal record and transparency. Held back by unit economics (avg gross sales $430K on a $299K investment midpoint, 1.4x: gross sales, not profit) and unit growth. The “Why a B” section on this page lists all six dimensions and any adjustment. Speak with current franchisees before making any investment decision.

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This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.