Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $7,500 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $56,000 – $105,000 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 15% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | NJ |
| Legal name (Item 1) | Jackson Hewitt Inc |
| FDD issuance date | 2026-07-29 |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 3092 (Item 20, p.51) |
| Brand website | https://www.jacksonhewitt.com/franchise |
About Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
Unless the context otherwise requires, all references to “Jackson Hewitt,” “Franchisor,” or “us” refer to Jackson Hewitt Inc., and all references to “Franchisee” or “you” refer to the person or legal entity that is granted the right to operate a Jackson Hewitt Tax Service® business (sometimes… TERRITORY (Item 12): territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,671 | 1,936 | 5,607 |
| 2022 | 3,413 | 2,070 | 5,483 |
| 2023 | 3,092 | 2,195 | 5,287 |
Source: Item 20, p.51 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Closures in the last 3 years | 741 (Item 20, p.51 of the FDD) |
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 362 (Item 20, p.51 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 4 (Item 3, p.12 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.14 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): Disclosed matters include a securities class action against the CEO (Casper Sleep Inc. IPO), an antitrust class action alleging wage suppression via non-solicitation covenants, and a breach of contract suit against a former franchisee. (Item 3, p.12 of the FDD)
Item 19 — franchisor-provided financial performance representations
These figures are the franchisor's own representations in Item 19 of its FDD. They are not verified earnings and are not a promise of what any unit will earn.
| Average revenue | $114,848 (Item 19, p.49 of the FDD) |
| Median revenue | $85,915 (Item 19, p.49 of the FDD) |
| Revenue range | $0 – $1,357,878 (Item 19, p.49 of the FDD) |
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | No (Item 15, p.44 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | Yes (Item 15, p.44 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): The franchisor grants the right to operate within a defined Territory, agreeing not to operate or license others there, but reserves rights to operate National Accounts, Affinity Accounts, and online services, meaning the territory is not exclusive. (Item 12, p.39 of the FDD)
Training: FRANCHISOR’S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING Except as listed below, we are not required to provide you with any assistance. (Item 11, p.34 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Site Approval
- Tax Preparation Software
- Supply Sources
- Seasonal Workshops
- Advertising Approval
- Technology License Fees
Source: Item 11, p.34 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Jersey City, NJ (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Years in business | 37 (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Years franchising | 37 (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Parent company | Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 10 years (Item 17, p.45 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 2,195 (Item 20, p.51 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask Jackson Hewitt Tax Service directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, you do not receive an exclusive territory. The franchisor may sell additional franchises in the same area. It may also operate company units there. Or it may sell through other channels. No area is reserved for you. No area is closed to you by another franchisee's exclusivity either. Placement is the franchisor's decision.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.”
Availability
Because this brand grants no exclusive territory, there are no territory-based exclusions: no area is reserved for an existing franchisee, and no area is reserved for you. Whether a new unit is placed anywhere is the franchisor's decision under Item 12.
Next steps with Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
Put Jackson Hewitt Tax Service on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.