Jani-King's 2026 FDD lists an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $49,754–$137,887, against $29,090–$118,768 in the 2025 filing.
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low end of range | $29,090 | $49,754 | +$20,664 (+71.0%) |
| High end of range | $118,768 | $137,887 | +$19,119 (+16.1%) |
| Full range | $29,090–$118,768 | $49,754–$137,887 |
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $49,754–$137,887, against $29,090–$118,768 in the 2025 filing.
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 4,872 | 4,750 | −122 (−2.5%) |
| Franchised outlets | 4,859 | 4,731 | −128 (−2.6%) |
| Company-owned outlets | 13 | 19 | +6 |
| Openings during the year | 404 | 317 | −87 |
| Closures during the year | 277 | 244 | −33 |
Jani-King reports 4,750 outlets in the 2026 FDD, against 4,872 in the 2025 filing — a change of −122 (−2.5%).
Outlet counts as each filing states them — 2025: Fiscal year end December 31, 2024; 2026: As of December 31, 2025. Item 20 tables are stated as system-wide U.S. numbers including outlets of the Franchisor, Corporate Region Subs, and Domestic Regional Franchisors; Table 3 notes that “Outlets Opened” includes reactivated franchises previously counted as ceased to do business.
Neither the 2025 nor the 2026 Jani-King filing includes an Item 19 financial performance representation.
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard royalty rate | 10% | 10% | unchanged |
The standard royalty rate holds at 10% of monthly Gross Revenue across both filings.
2025 filing: Minimum royalty: $100/month for first 12 months, then $250/month thereafter; adjusted annually for increases in the Consumer Price Index. 2026 filing: Minimum royalty is $100/month for first 12 months of operation (as measured from the month franchisor satisfies the Initial Business Obligation) and $250/month after the first year; minimum is subject to annual adjustment for increases in the Consumer Price Index.
Year-over-Year comparison is included with the $19 Workspace when available.