LandJetFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A LandJet franchise requires a total initial investment of $115K – $368K, including a $50K franchise fee and an ongoing 7.0% royalty[2]. The 2024 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: D. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2024 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $115K – $368K
- 35th pct Business Serv…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 29th pct Business Serv…
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- 15th pct Business Serv…
- Units
- 6
- 12th pct Business Serv…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Business Services · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Business Services avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Started franchising in 2023. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
Franchised units fell from 4 to 1 over 3 years. Investigate why operators are leaving.
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $115K – $368K including a $50K franchise fee, 7.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict D (Below Average) with a risk score of 70/100.
- Auditor disclosed a going-concern note, which flagged doubt about the franchisor's ability to continue operations. Verify against the latest FDD.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- LandJet Franchising, LLC
- Incorporated in
- IA
- HQ
- 3269 Moencks Ct., Bettendorf, IA 52722
- Auditor
- A. Andrew Gianiodis, CPA
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $135K
- vs $154K prior year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2024
- Status as of 2024; may have been resolved in a later filing we don't yet have.
Overview
About
LandJet franchisees operate luxury ground transportation services, likely managing fleet vehicles, chauffeur teams, and booking systems to provide premium point-to-point travel. Day-to-day operations typically involve customer acquisition, driver scheduling, vehicle maintenance, regulatory compliance, and managing the customer experience across ground transportation services.
- CEO
- Ryan Landry
- Headquarters
- IA
- Founded
- 2020
- FDD year
- 2024
- States available
- 3
FDD Item 7 · 2024 filing · 15 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Feenot refundable | $50K | $50K | |
| Rent, Utilities, and Leasehold Improvementsnot refundable | $1K | $10K | |
| Leasehold Improvementsnot refundable | $0 | $3K | |
| Marketing Launch Social and Digital Medianot refundable | $10K | $20K | |
| Cost Per Vehicle with 20% downpaymentnot refundable | $38K | $230K | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipmentnot refundable | $2K | $4K | |
| Computer Systemsnot refundable | $2K | $3K | |
| Insurancenot refundable | $1K | $5K | |
| Signagenot refundable | $2K | $4K | |
| Uniforms and Gearnot refundable | $800 | $2K | |
| Licenses and Permitsnot refundable | $500 | $1K | |
| Dues and Subscriptionsnot refundable | $250 | $500 | |
| Professional Fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.)not refundable | $1K | $3K | |
| Travel, lodging and meals for initial trainingnot refundable | $2K | $4K | |
| Additional funds (for first 3 months)not refundable | $5K | $30K | |
| Total initial investment | $115K | $368K |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $115K – $368K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $5K – $30K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $50K – $60K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- percentage_of_gross · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 3.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 10.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 7.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 3.0% of gross sales |
| Transfer fee | $5K |
| Total fee load | 10.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Business Services averages
How LandJet Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 6
- Opened
- 1
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 2
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 67%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +66.7%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- -75.0%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Continuity rate
- 100.0%
- Units that stayed open
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 8 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
Fast growth in a small system. Newer franchisors expanding quickly may not yet have the support infrastructure of larger systems.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
LandJet is a rapidly contracting franchise system with two-thirds unit loss in one year, undisclosed financials, and high capital requirements—indicating severe market challenges and franchisee viability concerns.
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · A. Andrew Gianiodis, CPA⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 70 / 100 rating
- 01MEDCatastrophic unit decline of 66.7% YoY (from ~18 to 6 units) indicates severe system contraction and franchisee dissatisfaction
- 02MINORZero financial disclosure (revenue and net income) prevents ROI validation and suggests potential FDD Item 19 absence or poor performance metrics
- 03MINORHigh initial investment ($114.5K-$368K) paired with declining unit count creates elevated risk of capital loss
- 04MINORNarrow 5-year term limits franchisee amortization window for $49.5K franchise fee plus build-out costs
- 05MINORTiered royalty structure (7%-5%) reduces profitability in early/low-revenue phases when margins are tightest
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 3 |
| Territory type | Population-based |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Granted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Iowa |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
No litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 25 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 10 hrs
- Training location
- On-site
- Field support
- 16 hrs/yr
- On-site visits per year
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
10 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
LandJet · FDD (2024) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a LandJet franchise?
The total investment to open a LandJet franchise ranges from $115K – $368K, with an initial franchise fee of $50K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do LandJet franchise owners earn?
LandJet does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is LandJet's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for LandJet (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many LandJet franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, LandJet has 6 total units in the United States, including 4 franchised units and 2 company-owned units. 1 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is LandJet a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates LandJet as a D-grade franchise with a risk score of 70 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). 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.