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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.

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Ways to own

Standard franchise

Single unit Flexible Home-based

Money you'll need

Personal cash (liquid capital)
$40,000
Cash or near-cash you contribute yourself
Total project cost
$117,923 – $173,773
Fee, build-out, equipment and early working capital
Net worth required
$100,000
Initial franchise fee
$48,000
Included in total project cost

Ongoing fees

Royalty
1%-8%
Advertising / brand fund
Not disclosed
Other recurring fees
None
Agreement term
Not disclosed

Your role

Ownership style
Flexible
Expected time
Not disclosed
Home-based
Yes
Staffing
2
Location
Not disclosed

Training and support

Training
: Training and support program details: Required 5-day training at the corporate facility in Savage, Minnesota (south suburbs of Minneapolis). A minimum of 3 days in the field. The additional in-person training will focus on office management. Additional in-person training is available at no extra charge at the corporate facility, per the franchisee's request. Training also includes 10-15 hours remote. Cost for Training: As incurred Lodging and airfare included: No Site Selection Assistance: Yes Lease Negotiation Assistance: No Mentor following training: Yes Length of mentoring Franchisee: Ongoing
Ongoing support
Site selection: Yes Lease negotiation: No Mentoring: Yes; Ongoing

Financing information

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Brand facts

Founded
1987
Franchising since
1991
Franchised units
Not disclosed
Company-owned units
3
Headquarters
Savage, MN

Where it's offered

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About this information

Listing reviewed by our editors on October 13, 2026. Source materials dated July 15, 2026. Figures come from franchisor-provided materials and can change; always confirm against the brand's current Franchise Disclosure Document.

We don't publish revenue, profit or return estimates. If a franchisor provides financial performance information, it appears in Item 19 of its FDD with the context needed to interpret it.

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