When did Jamba become affiliated with GoTo Foods, an affiliate of Nothing Bundt Cakes?
Nothing_Bundt_Cakes 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 affiliate-owned 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 8–19)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Nothing Bundt Cakes FDD, Jamba became affiliated with GoTo Foods in October 2018 through an acquisition. GoTo Foods is the indirect parent company to several franchisors, including Jamba, and is affiliated with Nothing Bundt Cakes through private equity funds managed by Roark Capital Management, LLC.
This affiliation means that while Nothing Bundt Cakes franchisees are not obligated to purchase products or services from Jamba, they have the option to do so. It also indicates a shared parentage and potential strategic alignment between these franchise systems under Roark Capital Management's portfolio.
Prospective Nothing Bundt Cakes franchisees should be aware of these affiliations, as they could influence various aspects of the franchise, such as shared resources, best practices, or potential cross-promotional opportunities. However, the FDD clearly states that these affiliated franchisors are not obligated to provide any products or services to Nothing Bundt Cakes franchisees.