Food & Beverage
CA
Financial summary
Comparable pricing
47% below marketComparable Food & Beverage businesses sell at a median of 2.5x SDE, based on 1860 listings. This one asks 1.4x, about 47% below that median. At the comparable median it would price ~$336K.Methodology refines over time.Comparable Food & Beverage businesses sell around $336K vs this $179K ask.
Methodology refines over time.
SBA financeability
Businesses in food services & beverage retail are commonly SBA-financed. The figures below are the industry-category norm from SBA 7(a)/504 lending, a gauge of how financeable a deal like this tends to be.
Food Services & Beverage Retail benchmarks
Typical SBA leverage
71%
Industry charge-off
1.3%
Common term
10 yr
Median loan
$269,200
Active lenders in this category: The Huntington National Bank, U.S. Bank, National Association, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company.
Based on 52,309 SBA loans · source: SBA 7(a)/504 FOIA, as of 2026Q1 · industry-category level.
Detailed information
low multiple and priced below 1.5x revenue.
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Key points
Business description
<p>Headquartered in Champaign, IL, Jimmy John's was founded in 1983 and now boasts over 2500 units nationwide. In September 2016 a majority stake was sold to Roark Capital, a private equity firm also invested in Arby's, Carvel, Auntie Anne's Pretezels, Wingstop and Cinnabon, among others. A simple menu and good product with only the freshest ingredients sets the brand apart in the sandwich QSR segment. Franchisor requires a minimum net worth of $1M with at least $200K in liquid assets, or commensurate with purchase. Restaurant experience preferred by not required. Transfer fees are $12,500 per unit for new franchisee or JJ franchisee who has only been in operation for 1 yr $7,500 per unit.</p>
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