How much does a Jason’s Deli franchise cost?
Opening a Jason’s Deli franchise takes a total initial investment of $1,706,691 to $2,516,291, according to the brand's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. That FDD makes no Item 19 financial performance representation, so it discloses no earnings figures at all.
Jason’s Deli franchises delis that offer a variety of delicatessen products, including New Orleans style food and Texas barbecue. Category: Food & Beverage.
Item 7
What it costs to open a Jason’s Deli franchise
The franchisor's own estimated initial investment, as disclosed in its 2026 FDD. The total is $1,706,691 to $2,516,291. Each line below carries the FDD page it was read from.
Where the money goes
The largest costs are Build out or remodeling of 3,800-4,500 sq. ft. premises ($950,000 to $1,600,000), Fabricated and Buyout Equipment ($460,000), and Interim Interest Payments ($70,000 to $125,000). Together they make up about 87% of the high-end estimate.
The initial franchise fee is $35,000, about 2.1% of the low-end total.
Our arithmetic from the Item 7 table below.
| Expenditure | Low | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 14 | $35,000 | $35,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 14 |
| Travel and living expenses while training2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 14 | $18,000 | $18,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 14 |
| Build out or remodeling of 3,800-4,500 sq. ft. premises2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $950,000 | $1,600,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Fabricated and Buyout Equipment2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $460,000 | $460,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Furniture2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $32,333 | $32,333 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Signage2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $38,000 | $100,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Administrative and Miscellaneous: Pre-Opening Advertising, Deposits (rent, utilities, and sales tax)2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $5,000 | $20,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Licenses2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Interim Interest Payments2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $70,000 | $125,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Insurance2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $4,500 | $15,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Online Ordering Set-Up Costs2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $250 | $250 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Monthly Hosting2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $272 | $272 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Point-Of-Sale System2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $4,000 | $6,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Point-Of-Sale System monthly per store2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $600 | $700 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Loyalty Platform Software2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $60 | $60 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Delivery Fleet Management2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $65 | $65 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| System Email2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $150 | $150 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Initial Inventory2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 | $54,461 | $54,461 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 |
| Fee for prototypical Deli drawings, if drawing is utilized by you.2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 |
| Site Evaluation Fee (Franchise Agreement)2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 | $2,500 | $2,500 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 |
| Additional Funds – 3 months2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 | $20,000 | $35,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 |
| Total estimated initial investment2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 | $1,706,691 | $2,516,291 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16 |
Source Jason’s Deli, 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 16, via Public FDD bucket (storage.googleapis.com/franchiseindx_fdds) (source record). Figures read and verified 2026-09-16.
Item 19
What Jason’s Deli franchisees actually report earning
This brand's FDD publishes no Item 19.
We do not make any representations about the franchisee’s future financial performance or the past financial performance of company-owned or franchised outlets. We also do not authorize our employees or representatives to make any such representations either orally or in writing. If you are purchasing an existing outlet, however, we may provide you with the actual records of that outlet. If you receive any other financial performance information or projections of your future income, you should report it to the franchisor’s management by contacting Troy Cormier c/o Deli Management, Inc. 350 Pine Street, Suite 1775, Beaumont, Texas 77701, 409-838-1976, the Federal Trade Commission, and the appropriate state regulatory agencies.
Source Jason’s Deli, 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. 40, via Public FDD bucket (storage.googleapis.com/franchiseindx_fdds) (source record). Figures read and verified 2026-09-16.
Item 20
How many Jason’s Deli outlets there are, and how many closed
Jason’s Deli ended 2025 with 73 franchised outlets and 163 company-owned outlets. No franchised outlets opened or left the system that year.
Three years at a glance
From 2023 through 2025, Jason’s Deli opened 4 franchised outlets and 10 outlets left the system. That is a net loss of 6, from 79 to 73 franchised outlets. Of the outlets that left, 5 were bought back by the franchisor and 5 closed for other reasons.
On average, about 4.4% of franchised outlets left the system each year, roughly 1 in 23.
Our arithmetic from the FDD's Item 20 table below. "Left the system" counts every outlet the franchisor reports as terminated, not renewed, bought back, or closed for other reasons.
| Year | Start | Opened | Terminated | Non-renewed | Reacquired | Ceased, other | End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 73 | 2026 FDD, Item 20, p. 42 |
| 2024 | 77 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 73 | 2026 FDD, Item 20, p. 42 |
| 2023 | 79 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 77 | 2026 FDD, Item 20, p. 42 |
Source Jason’s Deli, 2026 FDD, Item 20, p. 42, via Public FDD bucket (storage.googleapis.com/franchiseindx_fdds) (source record). Figures read and verified 2026-09-16.
Compare
How Jason’s Deli compares with other Food & Beverage franchises
Measured against the 256 Food & Beverage franchises on this site, using each brand's own FDD.
- Cost to open. The middle of Jason’s Deli's estimated range is $2,111,491. It costs more to open than 92% of Food & Beverage franchises here.
- Outlets leaving each year. 4.4% for Jason’s Deli. That is lower than 57% of the 165 Food & Beverage franchises with at least 10 outlets.
- Three-year growth. Jason’s Deli's franchised system shrank 7.6%. The typical Food & Beverage franchise here grew 5.0%.
- Earnings disclosure. 152 of the 256 Food & Beverage franchises here publish earnings figures in Item 19. Jason’s Deli is not one of them.
Our arithmetic from each brand's Item 7 and Item 20. Growth and departure comparisons leave out brands with fewer than 10 outlets, where one opening or closure distorts the figures. See every Food & Beverage franchise side by side.
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