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Jimmy John's vs Brooklyn Dumpling Shop

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Jimmy John's and Brooklyn Dumpling Shop are quick-service restaurants franchises. Jimmy John's requires an investment of $366K – $728K while Brooklyn Dumpling Shop requires $373K – $722K. Jimmy John's discloses average revenue of $986K; Brooklyn Dumpling Shop does not report Item 19 data. Jimmy John's has SBA lending data on file with a 5.8% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Jimmy John's A (Strongest tier) and Brooklyn Dumpling Shop D (Below average).

Investment Range
$366K – $728K
$373K – $722K
Franchise Fee
$35K
$45K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$986K
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
5.8% (1074 loans)
N/A
Total Units
2,689
3
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2017
2021
FDD Year
2025
2023