Jones Shakes
$JSNHF500 #501CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryFrozen Desserts: Ice Cream
Locations2
Franchisee Count8
Franchise Fee$40,000
Item 7 Low$524,800
Item 7 Midpoint$608,800
Item 7 High$692,800
Royalty Fees5% of Gross Sales
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open0
ParentJ Shakes Franchise Holdings LLC
Founded2025
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business20
Began Franchising2026
HQMercer, PA
Executives1
Main Phone7246621662
FDD IssuedMarch 10, 2026
Last UpdatedJul 26, 2026
FDD2026 🔒
Franchisor
Jones Shakes Franchise Holdings LLC operates the Jones Shakes Shop franchise system, offering milkshakes, sundaes, and related products and services.
You must maintain and utilize the point of sale system designated by the franchisor, currently JPOS, and pay associated fees. A technology fee may be implemented in the future, not exceeding $500 per month.
Jones Shakes Franchise Holdings LLC operates the Jones Shakes Shop franchise system, offering milkshakes, sundaes, and related products and services.
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