2026 FDD Issued Mar 27, 2026, amended Jul 1, 2026 Minnesota Commerce (CARDS) Previous source check Oct 16, 2026
Jiffy Lube Franchise Cost (2026)
Jiffy Lube’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists an initial franchise fee of $0 – $35,000 (Item 5). Item 7 prints 2 different totals ($211,000 – $510,000; $236,000 – $452,650) that do not reconcile with the listed expense lines, so a cleared cost range is not available. Read the printed lines and the unresolved difference.
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- Total investment
- See Item 7Printed Item 7 total; does not reconcile
- Franchise fee
- $0 – $35KItem 5 source and terms
- Royalty
- 3% – 5% of Gross SalesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Brand fund
- 1.5% of Gross SalesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Liquid capital
- $250KFranchisor website, checked October 29, 2026
- Net worth
- $500KFranchisor website, checked October 29, 2026
What stands out about Jiffy Lube
The source prints both total expenditures and a net total after a growth-funding row, but those printed figures and the earlier transcription do not reconcile. The page records the disagreement rather than choosing a balancing amount. The build-to-suit assumptions and conversion charge require clarification before this opening range can be cleared.
Item 19 distinguishes Net Adjusted Sales from Gross Sales, the royalty basis. The annual sales table retains its cents and shows both system and quartile results. A model cannot silently substitute the adjusted figure for the contractual fee base, even when both appear in the same disclosure document.
What are the initial franchise fees and financial requirements for Jiffy Lube?
Item 5 lists an initial franchise fee of $0 – $35,000 for Jiffy Lube. Check the cited Item 5 for payment timing, discounts and format-specific terms.
These minimums come from the franchisor’s website, not from the FDD, and can change: Jiffy Lube franchise page (checked October 29, 2026).
Item 5 (PDF pages 26-27) sets the new-service-center initial franchise fee at $35,000: $10,000 at signing and the $25,000 balance on the 15th day of the month after the opening month. A qualifying Converted Center has a $17,500 initial franchise fee, subject to program waivers. The franchisor may waive the first-agreement fee for honorably discharged U.S. military veterans. The waiver is discretionary. Other growth-program and BTS waivers have separate conditions. BTS development requires a security deposit equal to one month's rent, estimated at $8,000-$20,000. Paid initial fees are non-refundable; if the franchisor terminates before the new-center balance is due, that remaining balance need not be paid.
Source: Jiffy Lube 2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 26.
How much does it cost to open a Jiffy Lube franchise? (Item 7)
Source: Jiffy Lube 2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 32.
The printed totals or listed expenses below do not reconcile. These are the amounts the FDD prints, not a source-cleared investment range. Read the source note before using any budget figure.
| Expense Category | Low ($) | High ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $0 | $35,000 |
| Conversion Fee | $17,500 | $17,500 |
| First month’s rent and security deposit | $16,000 | $40,000 |
| Equipment, signs and fixtures | $125,000 | $325,000 |
| Initial inventory | $20,000 | $30,000 |
| Opening Marketing Expense | $15,000 | $20,000 |
| Insurance | $10,000 | $20,000 |
| Training expenses incurred by you or your employees | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Additional funds (working capital) - 6 months | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| Printed TOTAL EXPENDITURES (FDD printed amount, PDF p. 33) | $211,000 | $510,000 |
| Printed NET TOTAL after Growth Funding row (FDD printed amount, PDF p. 33) | $236,000 | $452,650 |
Unresolved source mismatch: Item 7 (PDF pages 32-34) prints TOTAL EXPENDITURES of $211,000-$510,000, Growth Funding of $0-$77,350, and NET TOTAL of $236,000-$452,650. Every printed expense row is shown above, including a $17,500 Conversion Fee, although the FDD also says this chart excludes costs of converting a center. The listed expenses do not add to the printed TOTAL EXPENDITURES, and the funding row does not explain the NET TOTAL. No balancing amount is inferred. The six-month working-capital line is $45,000. Obtain authoritative clarification before relying on either printed total.
What ongoing royalties and fees does Jiffy Lube charge? (Item 6)
Source: Jiffy Lube 2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 27.
Item 6 of Jiffy Lube’s 2026 FDD lists the charges below. Recurring charges and charges triggered by a transfer, renewal or other event have different conditions. Read each fee’s basis and notes before comparing rates.
How to read an Item 6 fee table.
| Fee Type | Amount / Rate | Payment Frequency | Notes & Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 3% – 5% of Gross Sales | Every period | The regular rate is 4% of Gross Sales, reduced to 3% for timely payment. If the supply agreement ends and Attachment D applies, the rate is 5%, reduced to 4% for timely payment. New locations have a six-month 0% period; the Multicare tire-rubber adjustment is on PDF page 28. Due monthly on the 15th. (Item 6, PDF p. 27) |
| Remedial Expenses | Varies | When it applies | Amount specified in a remedial plan following a breach that harms the brand, franchisor, or other franchisees. (Item 6, PDF p. 28) |
| POS Support Charge | Varies | Every period | Current monthly charge, capped at $192 per installed POS system unless the stated approval or provider-contract exception applies; assessed per franchise entity. (Item 6, PDF p. 28) |
| Hardware Support | $73 per month | Every period | Current monthly charge; subject to change on 30 days notice with TSAB approval. (Item 6, PDF p. 28) |
| Data Delivery Service (optional) | Varies | When it applies | Optional monthly service: currently $200 for 1-25 stores, $400 for 26-99 stores, or $850 for more than 99 stores, plus operating and maintenance expense. (Item 6, PDF p. 28) |
| Training Expenses | $75 | When it applies | Current per-person training program charge, plus wages and travel costs for attendees; charged at training. (Item 6, PDF p. 28) |
| Product Testing Expense | Varies | When it applies | Expenses for testing a proposed product that is not on the approved list. (Item 6, PDF p. 29) |
| Fleet Processing Charge | Varies | When it applies | Currently $1.25 per national fleet invoice billed by JL; the franchisor may specify another amount. (Item 6, PDF p. 29) |
| Auto Integrate Processing Charge | Varies | When it applies | Currently $0.95 per fleet invoice automatically approved by the verification program; price can change with notice and TSAB approval. (Item 6, PDF p. 29) |
| Cisco Meraki Enterprise License Fee | $18 per month | Every period | Monthly charge per store for router and access-point licenses. (Item 6, PDF p. 29) |
| Audit Expenses | Varies | When it applies | Actual audit expense if the audit finds a Gross Sales understatement of at least 2%. (Item 6, PDF p. 29) |
| Service Charges | Varies | When it applies | Lesser of 2% per month or the highest permitted rate on overdue amounts. (Item 6, PDF p. 29) |
| Transfer Fee | Varies | When it applies | $3,500 plus actual expenses at transfer; specified family and non-controlling transfers are exempt. (Item 6, PDF p. 29) |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 | When it applies | $10,000 at renewal, subject to Consumer Price Index adjustment. (Item 6, PDF p. 29) |
| Relocation Fee | $7,500 | When it applies | Applies to a consented relocation under the conditions in Item 6. (Item 6, PDF p. 30) |
| Replacement Fee | $12,500 | When it applies | Not uniformly applied; applies to an approved replacement center under the listed conditions, continued on PDF page 31. (Item 6, PDF p. 30) |
| National Advertising Fund Contributions | 1.5% of Gross Sales | Every period | Monthly contribution to the advertising fund. (Item 6, PDF p. 31) |
| Local/Cooperative Advertising | 2.5% of Gross Sales | Every period | Monthly cooperative payment or local advertising spend if no cooperative exists or the cooperative payment is less than 2.5%. See PDF page 32, note 2. (Item 6, PDF p. 31) |
| Minimum Advertising Requirement | 4% of Gross Sales | When it applies | Annual expenditure requirement, reduced by advertising-fund and cooperative contributions as applicable; not an additional flat 4% fee. (Item 6, PDF p. 31) |
| BTS Development Reimbursement | $25,000 | When it applies | Due after notice to end a Build to Suit Development Agreement for a preferred site. (Item 6, PDF p. 31) |
| POS Related Equipment Lease | $312 – $800 per month | Every period | Monthly lease range depends on store size, configuration, and options; three-year lease term. (Item 6, PDF p. 31) |
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Jiffy Lube startup investment and modeled fees over 10 years
A source check placed this record on review hold. Automatic fee estimates are withheld until the outstanding issues are resolved. The earlier source-check date does not clear this hold. The royalty rate depends on payment timing, supply agreement and opening period; POS support and equipment leasing depend on system count or configuration. The simple sales model cannot capture these conditions. See the fee amounts and definitions in Item 6 above. Open the calculator with your own assumptions.
Item 20: Jiffy Lube franchised outlet history
Source: Jiffy Lube 2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 89.
Item 20 Table 3 reports 1,765 franchised outlets at the end of 2025. The company-owned table reports a further 318 outlets.
| Year | Franchised at Start | Opened | Reported Exits | At End | Franchise Exit Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,683 | 52 | 25 | 1,710 | — |
| 2024 | 1,710 | 26 | 15 | 1,721 | — |
| 2025 | 1,721 | 67 | 23 | 1,765 | — |
Calculated outlet totals, net growth and exit rates are withheld because this record has not cleared the current Item 20 source checks. The table retains the outlet counts printed in Item 20. Read the unresolved source issues.
Reported exits include terminations, non-renewals, franchisor reacquisitions and other cessations. A reacquired outlet may continue operating. How we calculate the exit rate. How to read the Item 20 outlet tables.
51 units changed owners in 2025.
Item 20 Table 3 national totals span PDF pages 88-89. The 2023 row is on page 88; the 2024 and 2025 rows are on page 89.
How much do Jiffy Lube franchise owners make? (Item 19)
Source: Jiffy Lube 2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 74.
Item 19 of the 2026 FDD reports average annual Net Adjusted Sales across all reporting franchised service centers of $1,109,719 (2025, 1,732 franchised service centers open all 12 months in 2025). Jiffy Lube’s Item 19 reports sales but no profit, costs or owner pay. Rent, payroll, supplies, loan payments and Item 6 fees come out of sales before an owner is paid, so these figures cannot show what an owner earns.
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How long is the Jiffy Lube franchise agreement term?
Source: Jiffy Lube 2026 FDD, Item 17, PDF p. 69.
The standard Jiffy Lube franchise agreement runs 20 years, with renewal terms of 10 years.
How long does it take to open a Jiffy Lube franchise? (Item 11)
Source: Jiffy Lube 2026 FDD, Item 11, PDF p. 54.
Item 11 of the 2026 FDD states the time from signing the franchise agreement to opening: about 180 days at the earliest for a newly built site.
Item 11 says the time varies widely: an acquired or converted service center may start almost immediately, while finding a site and building a new one may take over 2 years in extreme cases.
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Sources
Jiffy Lube, LLC Franchise Disclosure Document, issued March 27, 2026, as amended July 1, 2026, as filed with the Minnesota Commerce (CARDS). Read the source FDD PDF. How to get this FDD yourself.
- Item 5: cited PDF p. 26
- Item 6: cited PDF p. 27
- Item 7: cited PDF p. 32
- Item 19: cited PDF p. 73
- Item 20: cited PDF p. 89
- Agreement term (Item 17): cited PDF p. 69
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Document & verification changelog
- October 30, 2026: Record updated.
- October 30, 2026: Source review hold recorded. Unresolved corrections are listed in this source section.
- October 16, 2026: Previous source check recorded. The later source review hold below supersedes its clearance.
- October 16, 2026: Initial cost profile published from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (issued March 27, 2026).
- July 1, 2026: Amendment date recorded for the source FDD.