Honest vs JL Beers
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both Honest and JL Beers are full-service restaurants franchises. Honest requires an investment of $1.9M – $2.7M while JL Beers requires $1.2M – $3.3M. JL Beers discloses average revenue of $1.4M; Honest does not report Item 19 data. FranchiseVerdict rates Honest A (Top Quintile) and JL Beers A (Top Quintile).
| Metric | Honest | JL Beers |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | ATop QuintileTop Quintile | ATop QuintileTop Quintile |
| Investment Range | $1.9M – $2.7M | $1.2M – $3.3M |
| Franchise Fee | $25K | $50K |
| Royalty Rate | 5.5% | 4.0% |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | $1.4M |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | Limited data | N/A |
| Total Units | 40 | 10 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2016 | 2013 |
| FDD Year | 2025 | 2025 |
Investment Range
$1.9M – $2.7M
$1.2M – $3.3M
Franchise Fee
$25K
$50K
Royalty Rate
5.5%
4.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
$1.4M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
N/A
Total Units
40
10
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2016
2013
FDD Year
2025
2025