Happy Joe's vs Jamba Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Happy Joe's vs Jamba including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Happy Joe's Franchise
Jamba Franchise
Investment $24,470 - $1,030,625$164,750 - $563,100
Franchise Fee $15,000 - $17,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4.5%-5%6%
Advertising Fee 1.5%3%
Year Founded 19721990
Year Franchised 19731994
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee 10% of fee or $2K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Happy Joe's Franchise
Jamba Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• We’re looking for like minded individuals who share the same passion for helping others live a healthier, higher quality life. As a Jamba Franchise Owner you should share our vision for providing an industry-leading product and understand the importance that exceptional service plays in a businesses’ success. Having experience in restaurants, food service or retail is not essential, but is considered an advantage toward being approved as a new Jamba Franchise Owner.

    Financing Options
     
    Happy Joe's Franchise
    Jamba Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Happy Joe's Franchise
    Jamba Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 300 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours We train you to manage a Jamba Juice unit, and we'll train your team to help ensure a successful opening.
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Jamba offers Franchise Owners the following types of support: Real Estate Selection Construction Initial Training On-Going operational support Accounting and financial coaching Annual Meetings Periodic site visits Marketing
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app-
    Operations 33% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 45

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Happy Joe's Franchise
    Jamba Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Happy Joe's

    Lawrence Joseph Whitty had worked in the bakery business for years before becoming an assistant manager at a Shakey's pizzeria. He decided to combine his baking skills with the experience he had gained from working at a pizza restaurant, where he would often hear families decide to go out for ice cream for dessert. Combining pizza and ice cream, Whitty opened the first Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor in East Davenport, Iowa, in 1972. His signature item was the Happy Joe's Special, a pizza with Canadian bacon and sauerkraut that Whitty created from leftovers in his mother's kitchen. After a franchisee suggested adding tacos to the menu, Whitty created the restaurant's best-selling product, the Taco Pizza.

    Seeking new franchisees in the following regions/states:

     Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota and Wisconsin

    The total investment necessary to begin operations of a Happy Joe’s Full Size Restaurant or Happy Joe’s PizzaGrille Restaurant is $279,750 to $1,030,625. This includes $0 to $16,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operations of a Happy Joe’s DELCO Facility is $164,500 to $423,000. This includes the $0 to $16,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
    The total investment to begin operations of a Happy Joe’s Satellite ranges from $24,470 to $132,340. This includes the $0 to $16,500 paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operations of a Happy Joe’s Area Developer business ranges from $17,625 to $94,100. This includes the development fee ranging from $15,000 to $45,000 that must be paid to the franchisor.


    About Jamba

    We're all about healthy products...healthy franchised businesses too! Jamba's mission is to be the leading healthy lifestyle brand offering consumers great-tasting and better-for-you products. We believe our commitment to healthy living extends not only to our customers, but also to our franchisees.
     Brand recognition - Jamba Juice is the category leader with over 700 units nationwide and unmatched brand recognition. The Jamba brand stands for fun, healthy, on-the-go products in an energizing unit environment.
    Product Innovation - Jamba continues to create new and exciting smoothies, wraps, flatbreads and salads. All Jamba products meet our strict quality and nutrition guidelines. That means 0g trans-fat, no artificial flavors and no artificial preservatives. It also means that Jamba products taste great!
     Support - Franchising with us means you'll have access to our extensive support structure:
    Vendors - We source and contract globally to ensure we get the right ingredients delivered to your door at the right prices.
     Operations - Your Region Franchise Manager will visit you regularly to ensure we are meeting your needs on an ongoing basis.

     Jamba Juice is currently seeking qualified franchisees who are as passionate about the Jamba brand as we are.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Jamba franchise ranges from $290,450 to $560,500 for a Traditional Store. This includes $40,000 to $40,400 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Jamba franchise ranges from $272,600 to $563,100 for a Non-Traditional Store. This includes $40,000 to $40,400 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Jamba franchise ranges from $164,750 to $301,500 for a Food Truck. This includes $10,000 to $10,400 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.


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