Q&A:
What does Jet-Black do?
Jet-Black is in the home improvement business working in the billion dollar asphalt maintenance industry. Primary work includes sealcoating and asphalt repair. Jet-Black franchisees achieve success through industry knowledge, premium products, detailed work, ease of operation, proven marketing, corporate support and superior customer service.
What is included in the start up cost?
In the $61k scenario: $25k is the ‘Franchise Fee’ and the rest goes towards your trailer system, equipment, tools, STARS database license, and other ‘credits’. The credits include marketing, product, office supplies, and miscellaneous. It is all itemized so you know where every cent goes. The credits are deducted until they are $0 and then you take over future expenses. The idea is that revenue is coming in before you need to reinvest in marketing, products, etc. Click here to see a table breakdown.
What will I need that is not included in the start up?
The main things you will need on your own are a suitable truck to pull your trailer, a home office set-up with a good computer and quality internet, and some basic storage, which can even be outdoors. There are also basic costs of doing business including state and federal business entity filings, insurance requirements, phone number set up and more. We can help!
How quickly can I get started?
After a Franchise Agreement is executed, a new Jet-Black can be up and running in a matter of weeks. Custom built trailer systems and other equipment is in stock and after training is complete, the grand opening marketing campaign will launch and the quote requests will start coming in. You could potentially turn your first quote request into a paid job in a couple days.
Who is the ideal owner?
Although we have had franchise success stories from all types of people, our most common scenarios: White collar workers ready to get out of their cubicle and escape corporate hierarchies. Blue collar workers ready to be their own boss and make a living off of earned profits, not an hourly wage or limited salary. Existing small business owners looking to expand and add services or transition into a more profitable business plan.
Is there in-house financing plans available?
Yes! In-house financing programs are available for approved prospects for amounts up to $30,000 for terms up to 5 years. Simple monthly loan structure with 9% annual interest rate.
Is Jet-Black a seasonal business?
In cold weather climates, yes. Most of the northern states have a season from roughly April to November. What do owners do in the off-season? Whatever they want! The point is to make an annual income within the available season. Enjoy the winter holidays with few business time demands.
What is the start up cost?
As detailed in the FDD, the initial investment cost paid in for a single territory is $61,050. However, this may vary based on final territory size, large equipment options, and other variables. The official offer of a franchise and its initial investment cost can only be made through the delivery of an FDD and subsequent Franchise Agreement.
What is the FDD?
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), is a document of disclosure required by the FTC of all franchisors that provides prospective franchisees a fair opportunity to study the investment before buying. It is routinely given to prospective owners once the franchisor is satisfied that the prospect is qualified to purchase the franchise. The offer of a franchise can only be made through the delivery of an FDD. The FDD is very detailed and includes all franchise rules and regulations and much more.
What is the size of the protected territory?
You may start your business with between 1 and 3 ‘territories’. This number is mostly a contractual formality and may affect start up cost and annual requirements, but little else. We generally start with the area you are interested in and look at demographics and territory quality to maintain some uniformity across our system of what a ‘territory’ is. Bigger is often not better. You do not want distances to become a burden and you do not want to be spread too thin. Smaller territories are more efficient and easier to make Jet-Black a household name, which is when it gets easy!
Thank you to our dedicated group of owners operating 123 territories in 18 states and serviced over 25,000 customers in 2023 alone.
From our home base in Minnesota, to the mountains of Colorado, to sunny Florida, up to New England, and everyone in between; we are thankful for you all!
Jet-Black is honored to be included in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500® list.
Jet-Black has been the highest rated pavement maintenance franchise in the Franchise 500® for over 20 years. With over 10,000 franchise systems in existence, it is an honor to be rated at all.
8 Steps to
Jet-Black
Ownership
Check us out
Carefully view all of the franchising information on this website and look over the consumer website at www.Jet-Black.com
2. Contact Us
Complete this form to receive more franchise info or contact franchise development at info@jet-black.com or call (952) 356-4576
3. FDD
Request an electronically delivered Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and carefully review. Contact us for questions along the way.
4. Visit Us
Visit the national headquarters in Minneapolis and meet the corporate team. See equipment, marketing pieces, the STARS program and, weather permitting, a crew in action.
5. Define Territory
Build an open territory of your choice and work with franchise development on finalizing the details of the to-be-protected territory.
6. Franchise Agreement
Agree to and execute a Franchise Agreement and receive the detailed Training and Operations Manual.
7. Training
In person training required at the National Headquarters in addition to live online training and other training tutorials.
8. Go!
Launch the proven grand opening marketing campaign and start giving quotes and completing jobs.