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Circle K vs Jimmy John's

Franchise Comparison 2026

Circle K is a retail franchise, while Jimmy John's operates in quick-service restaurants. Circle K requires an investment of $1.5M – $2.7M while Jimmy John's requires $366K – $728K. In terms of revenue, Circle K reports higher average unit revenue at $1.4M. On SBA loan performance, Jimmy John's has a lower charge-off rate (5.8%) compared to Circle K (6.7%). FranchiseVerdict rates Circle K B (Above average) and Jimmy John's A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$1.5M – $2.7M
$366K – $728K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$35K
Royalty Rate
3.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.4M
$986K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
6.7% (80 loans)
5.8% (1074 loans)
Total Units
6,063
2,689
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1995
2017
FDD Year
2024
2025