About JL Beers Franchise
JL Beers is a craft beer and burger restaurant concept founded in 2011 that offers a curated selection of draft beers alongside a menu of premium burgers and appetizers.
The brand is built around a casual, neighborhood pub atmosphere where guests can enjoy rotating tap lists featuring local and national craft brews paired with made to order food.
The franchise fee for a JL Beers location is $50,000.
JL Beers Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 2% of Net Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Total Investment Range | $1,223,000 – $1,835,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $1.2M–$1.8M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The ongoing royalty fee is 2% of Net Sales of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Payment When Due To Be Made When you sign the Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Agreement Leasehold Improvements Landlord, Various Third | $300,000 | $600,000 |
| Equipment, Fixtures and | $500,000 | $650,000 |
| Initial Inventory | $35,000 | $60,000 |
| POS System | $20,000 | $25,000 |
| Signage | $23,000 | $30,000 |
| Training Expenses | $4,000 | $8,000 |
| Opening Advertising and Third Party Advertising Promotion | $2,000 | $5,000 |
| Liquor License Local government Fees/Expenses | $1,000 | $100,000 |
| Parties Miscellaneous Pre- opening Expenses | $18,000 | $25,000 |
| We estimate that you will pay approximately | $20 | $35 |
| The cost of the system ranges from | $20,000 | $25,000 |
| The cost of signage will range from approximately | $18,000 | $22,000 |
| for a building sign on leased properties, to approximately | $28,000 | $42,000 |
| Restaurants and pay us a Development Fee of | $40,000 | $90,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Renewal Fee | $15,000 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Franchisor does not offer financing. |
JL Beers Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
JL Beers Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
JL Beers System Growth
JL Beers currently operates 0 franchised locations and 10 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
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