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Chick-fil-A vs Jimmy John's

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Chick-fil-A and Jimmy John's are quick-service restaurants franchises. Chick-fil-A requires an investment of $586K – $3.4M while Jimmy John's requires $366K – $728K. In terms of revenue, Chick-fil-A reports higher average unit revenue at $9.3M. Jimmy John's has SBA lending data on file with a 5.8% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Chick-fil-A A (Strongest tier) and Jimmy John's A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$586K – $3.4M
$366K – $728K
Franchise Fee
$10K
$35K
Royalty Rate
10.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$9.3M
$986K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
5.8% (1074 loans)
Total Units
2,684
2,689
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1992
2017
FDD Year
2025
2025