Jackson Hewitt Tax Service vs ATAX Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Jackson Hewitt Tax Service vs ATAX including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Franchise
ATAX Franchise
Investment $45,130 - $110,255$17,450 - $76,699
Franchise Fee $15,000 - $25,000$10,000 - $25,000
Royalty Fee 15% - 5%10%
Advertising Fee 6%5%
Year Founded 19601986
Year Franchised 19862007
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Franchise
ATAX Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Franchise
ATAX Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Franchise
ATAX Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 14 hours Classroom Training: 35 hours Additional Training: At Technology Headquarters (Sarasota, Fla.) -
Support Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform -
Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Email marketing Loyalty program/app-
Operations 83% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans

 
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Franchise
ATAX Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Jackson Hewitt Tax Service

Started in1960, Jackson Hewitt is a full-service, year-round national tax service specializing in computerized federal and state preparation of individual returns. It began franchising in 1986, the same year that the IRS introduced electronic filing.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a standard Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® business is $74,820 to $110,255 and for a kiosk location is $45,130 to $71,355. This includes $15,500 to $25,500 that must be paid to the franchisor.
Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee
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About ATAX

ATAX is one of the fastest growing tax preparation businesses guided by a team of seasoned professionals. ATAX is an innovative franchise business model which provides financial services, payroll, and cloud/web based bookkeeping/accounting product for all size of businesses, as well as federal and state individual and corporate tax preparation with electronic filing and a variety of refund options. Best of all, franchisees require no Special tax experience, due to the ATAX comprehensive training program and support services provided year-round. ATAX offers independent entrepreneurs a system for operating and marketing a professional tax preparation service along with the following products that generate revenue year-round:
* Software and system for tax preparation Cloud/Web based bookkeeping/accounting software for small/med size businesses
* Electronic filing of Federal and State Returns
* Refund Loan Products
* Direct Deposit services
* Pre-paid Debit Cards (MasterCard or VISA
* In-depth training and support
* Complete advertising and marketing solutions
* State-of-the-art technology and software
* Toll free franchise assistance

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