Miss Teen USAFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Miss Teen USA franchise requires a total initial investment of $24K – $1.2M, including a $840 franchise fee. The 2024 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2024 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $24K – $1.2M
- 0th pct Personal Care…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 34th pct Personal Care…
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 51
- 29th pct Personal Care…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Personal Care & Beauty · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Personal Care & Beauty 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.
Bottom line
- Total investment $24K – $1.2M including a $840 franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 49/100.
- No Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- JKN Universe, LLC
- Parent company
- JKN Global Group Public Company Limited
- Incorporated in
- DE
- HQ
- 818 Moo 2 Soi Bearing 19 Tambon Samrong Nuea Mueang Samut Prakan, District, Samut Prakan 10270, Thailand
- Auditor
- CohnReznick LLP
- Audited financials
Overview
About
Miss Teen USA franchisees operate regional beauty pageant organizations that recruit, train, and compete teenage girls in state and national pageant competitions. Franchisees manage event logistics, contestant coaching, promotional marketing, and local partnerships to feed talent into the national Miss Teen USA pipeline. Day-to-day operations involve contestant recruitment, training sessions, pageant coordination, and administrative management of a niche entertainment/competition business.
- CEO
- Anne Jakrajutatip
- Founded
- 2015
- FDD year
- 2024
- States available
- 51
FDD Item 7 · 2024 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $840 | $840 |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $1K | $20K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $23K | $1.2M |
| Total initial investment | $24K | $1.2M |
Source: Miss Teen USA 2024 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $24K – $1.2M
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $1K – $20K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $840 – $115K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- -n/d
- Ad fund
- -n/d
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Personal Care & Beauty averages
How Miss Teen USA Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 51
- Opened
- 4
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 4
- Turnover rate
- 7.8%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +0.0%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +0.0%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 12 · 51 states reported
The Territory Map
FDD Item 12 reports the state count, but the specific list isn't in our current data. The map will appear once we re-extract from the FDD or enough franchisee contacts are available.
51
states with franchisees (per FDD Item 12)
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
Miss Teen USA presents extreme risk due to going concern status, complete lack of financial transparency, unknown royalty structure, and a one-year renewal term that suggests systemic instability.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · CohnReznick LLP
Score breakdown · what drove the 49 / 100 rating
- 01HIGHGoing Concern status is FALSE — indicates the franchisor may be financially unstable or the business model is not viable
- 02MEDNo Item 19 financial disclosure (Avg Revenue and Net Income not disclosed) — impossible to validate ROI claims or compare to $24K-$1.2M investment range
- 03MINORRoyalty fee unknown — franchisees cannot assess ongoing cost structure; hidden or variable royalties are a major risk
- 04MINOR1-year term is extremely short — suggests franchisor lacks confidence in franchisee retention or business longevity
- 05HIGH51 units with unknown growth trajectory — no clarity on system momentum; combined with going concern status, suggests potential decline
- 06MINORWide investment range ($24K-$1.2M = 50x variance) — indicates inconsistent unit economics or unclear cost structure
- 07MINOR$0 franchise fee is unusual — typically signals either a distressed franchisor or a non-traditional model with hidden costs elsewhere
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 | 1 year |
|---|---|
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 0 |
| Territory type | State |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Right of first refusalℹ | No |
| Termination notice | 15 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | New York |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 0 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 0 hrs
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
1 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Miss Teen USA · FDD (2024) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Miss Teen USA franchise?
The total investment to open a Miss Teen USA franchise ranges from $24K – $1.2M, with an initial franchise fee of $840. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Miss Teen USA franchise owners earn?
Miss Teen USA 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 Miss Teen USA's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Miss Teen USA (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 Miss Teen USA franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Miss Teen USA has 51 total units in the United States, including 51 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 4 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Miss Teen USA a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Miss Teen USA as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 49 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.