Jimmy John's Franchising alternatives
Jimmy John's lists Royalty 6% of gross sales; advertising & development fund 4.5% of gross sales. If that rate, model or product isn't the right fit for your audience, these 4 food & beverage programs accept the same kinds of partners.
Terms checked October 2026 · PartnersWatch is not affiliated with these brands
Quick picks
- Highest stated percentage: Dunkin', Royalty 5.9% of gross sales; advertising fee 5% of gross sales.
Jimmy John's vs alternatives: side by side
| Program | Terms | Model | Partner types | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy John's | Royalty 6% of gross sales; advertising & development fund 4.5% of gross sales | Royalty | Franchisee | $200,000 liquid assets; $1,000,000 net worth. |
| Arby's | Royalty 4% of gross sales; minimum combined advertising fee 5.2% of gross sales | Royalty | Franchisee | $500,000 liquid assets; $1,000,000 net worth. |
| Dunkin' | Royalty 5.9% of gross sales; advertising fee 5% of gross sales | Royalty | Franchisee | $250,000 liquid assets; $500,000 net worth. |
| Burger King | Not published | — | Franchisee | Proven operators, primarily for multi-unit acquisitions |
One more program doesn't publish terms or requirements, so it's left out of the table: Wendy's.
The 4 alternatives
Arby's Franchising (Inspire Brands)
Franchise a meat-focused sandwich chain with 3,500+ restaurants. Terms: Royalty 4% of gross sales; minimum combined advertising fee 5.2% of gross sales. Partners get training and franchise business consultant, real estate guidance, national marketing.
Dunkin' Franchising (Inspire Brands)
Franchise the largest coffee-and-donuts brand in the US, across multiple store formats. Terms: Royalty 5.9% of gross sales; advertising fee 5% of gross sales. Partners get initial and ongoing training, dedicated franchise business consultant, real estate and construction guidance.
Burger King Franchising
Global burger franchise, now growing mainly through multi-unit deals. Partners get training and support program, priority market guidance.
Wendy's Franchising
Quick-service burger franchise with U.S. and international paths. Partners get development programs, preferred lender relationships, international franchising track.
FAQ
What are the best alternatives to the Jimmy John's Franchising?
The closest matches in the PartnersWatch directory are Arby's (Royalty 4% of gross sales; minimum combined advertising fee 5.2% of gross sales); Dunkin' (Royalty 5.9% of gross sales; advertising fee 5% of gross sales); Burger King (Not published); Wendy's (Not published). Each is open to franchisees like Jimmy John's's program.
Jimmy John's or Arby's: which partner program is better?
Jimmy John's lists Royalty 6% of gross sales; advertising & development fund 4.5% of gross sales (royalty); Arby's lists Royalty 4% of gross sales; minimum combined advertising fee 5.2% of gross sales (royalty). The better one is the product your audience is more likely to buy and keep, so compare fit before rate.
How were these Jimmy John's alternatives chosen?
We match listings in the same industry that accept the same partner types, then prefer the same commission model. Terms come from each brand's public partner page; confirm them before you promote.
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