About Jerk King - reg Franchise
Jerk King is a Caribbean cuisine restaurant franchise operated by Jerk King Franchising USA, LLC that brings authentic jerk flavors and Caribbean dishes to the American dining market.
The brand specializes in jerk chicken, spiced meats, and traditional Caribbean sides that deliver bold, distinctive flavors in a convenient take out and delivery format.
The franchise fee is $4,000, making Jerk King one of the most affordable restaurant franchise opportunities available.
Jerk King - reg Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $4,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of Gross Revenue of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | When fund formed: 3% of Gross Revenues | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $216,826 – $436,400 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $217K–$436K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of Gross Revenue) and marketing fee (When fund formed: 3% of Gross Revenues) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Training expenses | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Real property (if leased) | $18,000 | $30,000 |
| Development costs: demolition, dry walling, installing doors, lighting and leasehold improvements. | $75,000 | $200,000 |
| Equipment leases | $7,500 | $10,500 |
| Computer and Point of Sale (POS) System purchase | $3,426 | $5,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | See Item 17 and Section 14.04 of Franchise Agreement. 100% of then- current Init |
| Technology Fee | $100 |
| Testing fee | $500 |
| Initial Training Program | $50 |
| On-Site Training and Assistance | $50 |
| On-Going Training | $50 |
| Insurance Reimbursement | $8,400 |
| Late Charge | Maximum law allows, or if no legal maximum, then 4% above prime rate |
| Successor Term Fee | 50% of our then-current Initial Franchise Fee, but no greater than the Initial F |
| Securities offering review fee | $10,000 |
| Training expenses | $2,000 |
| Real property (if leased) | $18,000 |
| Development costs: demolition, dry walling, installing doors, lighting and lease | $75,000 |
| Equipment leases | $7,500 |
| Products / inventory to begin operating (except food items) | $27,000 |
| Security deposits | $11,000 |
| Organizational expense | $6,000 |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | exclusive |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Does not offer financing. |
Jerk King - reg Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Jerk King - reg does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Jerk King - reg 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.
Jerk King - reg System Growth
Jerk King - reg currently operates 0 franchised locations and 4 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | ||
| 2020 | 1 | ||
| 2020 | 1 | ||
| 2021 | 0 | ||
| 2021 | 1 | ||
| 2021 | 1 | ||
| 2022 | 0 | ||
| 2022 | 1 | ||
| 2022 | 1 |
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