Jerkyz:

Sharing Our Strength, Our Structure, and Our Recipes for Your Success

Initial Franchise Fee

The initial franchise fee is $35,000 and the minimum estimated cost is $180,667 including the franchise fee.

Our Support 

Understanding your needs and delivering a streamlined support model is what makes your Jerkyz franchise unique! From before you open your doors to years into operation, we work hard to ensure our franchise partners are set up for success!

Our Franchisees

Jerkyz is perfect for food lovers and for those who appreciate attention to detail. We expect our franchisees to understand the vision of our brand, represent Jerkyz with dedicated integrity, and continue to keep our brand reputation spotless. Franchise partners must meet minimum financial requirements.

Welcome to Jerkyz — a first-of-its-kind Jamaican fusion restaurant franchise! Everything from our diverse profit drivers to our laid-back atmosphere has been dialed in to perfection, giving our franchisees the very best in restaurant concepts in the marketplace today! Ingredient cross-utilization, proprietary sauces and cocktails, streamlined operational procedures, and key vendor relationships all combine to give our franchise partners a profitable franchise model ready for high ROI and success! 

 

The entire Jerkyz concept is here to WOW our visitors and our franchisees. We are a late-night experience full of multicultural flair structured within a rewarding fast-casual model. The fast casual model has continued to gain popularity, growing from trend to staple in the industry — the market is expected to reach $209.1 billion by 2027! Jerkyz Signature Rum Punch, proprietary bottled sauces, front-of-house merch sales, and catering are all multiple ways our franchisees can boost revenue! 

 

Our differentiators keep us a step ahead of the competition. Our menu was developed by our founder, Chef Joab Taylor. Our menu consists of a variety of versatile Caribbean-inspired flavor profiles including our Jerk Salmon Burger and our Sweet Plantain Wraps! We use an innovative blend of smoke and island herbs and spices to create a fusion of flavors that is addictive. On top of our amazing food, live DJs, karaoke nights, contests, and lively staff members all fuse together to deliver a one-of-a-kind vacation-like ambiance. 

 

Our franchise partners are given a fun, island-inspired concept that spans all taste palates. We’ve created a simplified business that our franchisees can plug into that is built for outstanding financial performance in an already booming market. Are you ready to get the most out of your investment dollars while doing something you love? Join Jerkyz as our franchise partner! 

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Welcome to Jerkyz — a first-of-its-kind Jamaican fusion restaurant franchise! Everything from our diverse profit drivers to our laid-back atmosphere has been dialed in to perfection, giving our franchisees the very best in restaurant concepts in the marketplace today! Ingredient cross-utilization, proprietary sauces and cocktails, streamlined operational procedures, and key vendor relationships all combine to give our franchise partners a profitable franchise model ready for high ROI and success! 

 

The entire Jerkyz concept is here to WOW our visitors and our franchisees. We are a late-night experience full of multicultural flair structured within a rewarding fast-casual model. The fast casual model has continued to gain popularity, growing from trend to staple in the industry — the market is expected to reach $209.1 billion by 2027! Jerkyz Signature Rum Punch, proprietary bottled sauces, front-of-house merch sales, and catering are all multiple ways our franchisees can boost revenue! 

 

Our differentiators keep us a step ahead of the competition. Our menu was developed by our founder, Chef Joab Taylor. Our menu consists of a variety of versatile Caribbean-inspired flavor profiles including our Jerk Salmon Burger and our Sweet Plantain Wraps! We use an innovative blend of smoke and island herbs and spices to create a fusion of flavors that is addictive. On top of our amazing food, live DJs, karaoke nights, contests, and lively staff members all fuse together to deliver a one-of-a-kind vacation-like ambiance. 

 

Our franchise partners are given a fun, island-inspired concept that spans all taste palates. We’ve created a simplified business that our franchisees can plug into that is built for outstanding financial performance in an already booming market. Are you ready to get the most out of your investment dollars while doing something you love? Join Jerkyz as our franchise partner! 

How We Support Our Franchisees

Comprehensive Training

We provide our franchisees with in-depth training! Founder Joab Taylor and our expert trainers will provide hand-on instruction within our location and then in your location once your build out is complete!

Operational Support

You aren’t just buying our brand — you are buying proven operational practices and ongoing support that keep your Jerkyz successful! We provide ongoing training and support in many areas critical to the success of your business, including unit operations and maintenance, customer-service techniques, product ordering, suggested pricing guidelines, and administrative procedures.

Marketing Support and Branding

We will coordinate development of advertising materials and strategies for all of our franchisees. We will also supply our franchisees with consumer marketing plans and materials for use at the local or regional level. Our partnership with Red Stripe gives the brand a boost, benefiting all Jerkyz locations.

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The Franchise Process

The First Step to Jerkyz Ownership

Are you interested in joining our network? To get started, fill out the form and let us know your level of interest. 

The Jerkyz Team Meets You!

Let’s get to know each other. We will schedule a virtual or in-person meeting to go over additional questions and details.  

Discover the Difference

Our team invites you in for an up close and personal look at our operation. Discovery Day is the time to ask questions, sample our mouthwatering Jamaican fare, and get a feel for how each Jerkyz is operated. 

Let’s Review

Next, our team will send you a copy of the Jerkyz Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for your review. You will have 14 days to review the document. 

Apply For Financing

After the FDD review, this is the time to apply for financing if needed! 

Your Ownership is Official!

As we move forward, you will review our FA (franchise agreement), sign the appropriate documents, and make your franchise ownership official. You are now a Jerkyz franchise partner! 

In-Depth Training Starts Here

Our training program is simple and straightforward, packed full with everything you need to know to operate, launch, and sustain your Jerkyz franchise. Once you launch, our field support team is always here to help! 

Fill out our franchise form to receive information.