Since when has Jamba offered JAMBA franchises, as an affiliated program 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 has offered Jamba franchises since October 2018. Jamba is considered an affiliated program to Hardees through their shared indirect parent company, GoTo Foods Inc.
This means that while Hardees franchisees do not directly operate Jamba franchises, both brands are under the same umbrella organization. This affiliation could potentially offer benefits such as shared resources or cross-promotional opportunities, although the FDD does not explicitly state this.
It's important for prospective Hardees franchisees to understand the relationship between Hardees and its affiliated programs like Jamba, as the performance and decisions of GoTo Foods Inc. could indirectly impact the Hardees brand. Franchisees should inquire about any potential synergies or risks associated with this affiliation during their due diligence process.