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Jackson Hewitt Tax Service vs Panda Express

Franchise Comparison 2026

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service is a financial services franchise, while Panda Express operates in quick-service restaurants. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service requires an investment of $96K – $128K while Panda Express requires $515K – $3.3M. In terms of revenue, Panda Express reports higher average unit revenue at $1.6M. Jackson Hewitt Tax Service has SBA lending data on file with a 4.9% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Jackson Hewitt Tax Service B (Above average) and Panda Express A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$96K – $128K
$515K – $3.3M
Franchise Fee
$25K
$25K
Royalty Rate
3.0%
8.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$115K
$1.6M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
4.9% (164 loans)
Limited data
Total Units
5,287
2,502
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1986
1995
FDD Year
2023
2025