When did Jamba become affiliated with GoTo Foods, which is indirectly related to Hardees?
Hardees Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Jamba franchises Jamba® stores that feature a wide variety of fresh blended-to-order smoothies and other cold or hot beverages and offer fresh squeezed juices and portable food items to customers who come for snacks and light meals. Jamba has offered JAMBA® franchises since October 2018. In October 2018, Jamba became affiliated with GoTo Foods through an acquisition. Jamba's predecessor began franchising in 1991. As of December 31, 2024, there were 726 franchised Jamba stores and one affiliateowned Jamba store in the United States and 61 franchised Jamba stores outside the United States.
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 9–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hardees's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Jamba became affiliated with GoTo Foods through an acquisition in October 2018. GoTo Foods is the indirect parent company to several franchisors, including Jamba Juice Franchisor SPV LLC, Auntie Anne's Franchisor SPV LLC, Carvel Franchisor SPV LLC, Cinnabon Franchisor SPV LLC, McAlister's Franchisor SPV LLC, Moe's Franchisor SPV LLC, and Schlotzsky's Franchisor SPV LLC.
This affiliation means that while Hardees franchisees won't directly operate a Jamba store, they are part of a larger network under the Roark Capital Management umbrella. This could potentially lead to shared resources, best practices, or cross-promotional opportunities between the different franchise brands, although the FDD does not specifically detail any such arrangements.
It's important for prospective Hardees franchisees to understand the structure of GoTo Foods and its affiliated brands, as decisions made at the GoTo Foods level could indirectly impact Hardees. While the FDD states that none of these affiliates operate a Hardee's Restaurants franchise, the overall financial health and strategic direction of GoTo Foods could have implications for all its brands. Franchisees should inquire about any potential synergies or collaborations between Hardees and other GoTo Foods brands and how these might benefit their individual franchise.