Jet-Black

In a fractured and untrusted industry, Jet-Black has become the only household name in its markets for over three decades. While we are always ultimately selling the Jet-Black brand, our core services are driveway and parking lot asphalt sealcoating and repair. These are high-demand services that significantly beautify and more than double the life of asphalt. Our customers return every 1–3 years, creating a “jealous neighbor” cycle like nothing else.
Jet-Black owners enjoy three pillars of scalable growth in their protected territory, providing a virtually limitless revenue ceiling. We’ve been perfecting our tools and systems to support franchise owners for 34 years, including our proven, no-markup advertising programs—each with specific and significant advantages over the competition. The corporate team handles it all so you can focus on your employees and customers. Jet-Black offers proprietary maintenance products and custom-built trailers that are world-class and one-of-a-kind.
We tie it all together with our ever-evolving STARS Technology System, which provides the infrastructure to efficiently run your business. It’s everything you need—and the annual cost is similar to what other franchisors charge monthly for technology.
Jet-Black has been highly ranked in national publications, completed over half a million jobs, and earned more than ten thousand 5-Star Google reviews, maintaining a 4.8-Star national average. Our customers trust us—and there isn’t a close second.
WHY Jet-Black?
Decades of proven success, steady growth and national brand recognition
Legitimate intellectual property and group buying power passed through to the franchisee. Proprietary Jet-Black products, trailers and STARS technology system
High demand services and few legitimate competitors in combination with a franchisee friendly Franchise Agreement
OUR IDEAL FRANCHISEE
Teachable and system-focused: Eager to learn, follows proven processes, and trusts the support and structure provided by the franchisor
Marketing-minded: Believes in the power of consistent, strategic marketing to grow a recognizable and trusted local brand
Growth-Oriented: Willing to scale operations, reinvest in the business, and take advantage of the multiple revenue streams Jet-Black offers
AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: All except listed below
HOT Regions/Desirable: Northern states
Pending States: FL, UT
NOT available: CA, HI, ND, SD, WA
Available in Canada: Yes
International Referrals: No
BACKGROUND
Year founded: 1987
Year Franchised: 1991
Number of franchises currently operating: 51 owners, 134 territories in 20 states
Number of International franchises currently operating: 0
Number of corporate owned franchises: 3
Home Based: Yes
Absentee ownership available: Yes
Semi-Absentee ownership available: Yes
Accepting Master Franchisor and Area Developer Referrals: No
Average number of employees required: 2
E2 Visa Friendly: No
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Franchise Fee: Single: $48,000
Providing earnings guidance in Item 19 in FDD: Yes
Total investment range: Single Unit: $117,923 - $173,773
Net worth requirement: $100,000
Royalty: 1-8% Scale
Additional fees: None
Financial assistance available: Yes
VetFran program: Yes
Veterans/Minorities/First Responders Discount? Yes, VetFran $10,000 Franchise Fee Discount
SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED:
Training and support program details:
Required 5-day training at the corporate facility in Savage, Minnesota (south suburbs of Minneapolis). A minimum