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Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
 

JACKSON HEWITT prepares tax returns for customers throughout over 4,000 franchised offices in more than 48 states, including locations within Wal-Mart, Kmart, Staples, etc. Since its founding in 1986, JACKSON HEWITT is the fastest-growing national tax service. Offices are independently owned and operated, offering full-service individual tax preparation, electronic filing, refund anticipation loans (subj. to qualification), and audit representation. A subsidiary of Cendant Corp. since 1998.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1983

Franchising Since:

  1986

IFA Member



Operating Units:

Franchised Units:5,763 85.2%  
Company-Owned Units:1,000 14.8%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:6,763 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:6,763 100% In 48 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:6,763 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Texas480
2. Florida381
3. Illinois350

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$100K
Cash Investment:$25-50K
Total Investment:$50-96K
Average Total Investment:$73K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$25K
Average Franchise Fee:$25K
On-Going Royalty:15%
Average Royalty:15%
Advertising Fee:6%

Average Number of Employees:

   1 Full-time, 6 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   400-1,000

Preferred Sites:

   Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:235
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Parsippany, NJ.5 Days
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:4
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:0
Asian-American:0
Hispanic:0
Native American:0
Other:0
Specific Minority:Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   350
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
 
 
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