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Jimmy John's vs Panda Express

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Jimmy John's and Panda Express are quick-service restaurants franchises. Jimmy John's requires an investment of $366K – $728K while Panda Express requires $515K – $3.3M. In terms of revenue, Panda Express reports higher average unit revenue at $1.6M. 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 Panda Express A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$366K – $728K
$515K – $3.3M
Franchise Fee
$35K
$25K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
8.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$986K
$1.6M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
5.8% (1074 loans)
Limited data
Total Units
2,689
2,502
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2017
1995
FDD Year
2025
2025