Skip to main content
FranchiseVerdict

Jimmy John's vs The UPS Store

Franchise Comparison 2026

Jimmy John's is a quick-service restaurants franchise, while The UPS Store operates in retail. Jimmy John's requires an investment of $366K – $728K while The UPS Store requires $222K – $606K. In terms of revenue, Jimmy John's reports higher average unit revenue at $986K. On SBA loan performance, Jimmy John's has a lower charge-off rate (5.8%) compared to The UPS Store (9.9%). FranchiseVerdict rates Jimmy John's A (Strongest tier) and The UPS Store A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$366K – $728K
$222K – $606K
Franchise Fee
$35K
$40K
Royalty Rate
6.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$986K
$724K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
5.8% (1074 loans)
9.9% (3051 loans)
Total Units
2,689
5,503
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2017
1980
FDD Year
2025
2026