Selling a Jamba Juice Franchise

Franchise Resale & M&A Advisory for Jamba Juice Franchise Owners

By Mercedes Shaffer, Managing Director | Highwater Partners

Selling a Jamba Juice franchise is a strategic transaction that requires brand-specific expertise, disciplined valuation, and national buyer exposure. Jamba operates within the better-for-you beverage and food segment, where unit economics, lease structure, and operational execution are closely evaluated by buyers, lenders, landlords, and the franchisor. Experienced M&A representation is essential to achieve optimal value and a smooth closing.

At Highwater Partners, we specialize in franchise resale and M&A advisory for franchise owners, representing Jamba Juice franchisees across the United States. We advise owners on single-unit sales, multi-unit portfolio exits, and strategic divestitures, delivering a professional, highly structured process designed to maximize value and ensure transaction certainty.

True to our name, Highwater Partners serves clients at the highest level, combining disciplined execution with senior-level advisory and deep respect for the responsibility of representing an owner’s business.

Why Selling a Jamba Juice Franchise Requires Specialized M&A Expertise

Jamba Juice franchise resales involve system-specific and operational considerations, including:

• Franchisor approval and formal transfer processes

• Buyer net worth, liquidity, and foodservice operating experience standards

• Brand compliance reviews and operational audits

• Lease assignment, landlord consent, and inline retail or non-traditional site economics

• Menu mix, labor model, and daypart performance

These variables directly affect valuation credibility, buyer eligibility, financing, and transaction timelines. A general business broker may understand restaurants—but a franchise M&A advisor understands Jamba Juice.

How Jamba Juice Franchises Are Valued

Jamba Juice franchise valuations are driven by cash flow durability, unit-level efficiency, and transferability, not gross sales.

Key valuation considerations include:

• Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE) or EBITDA

• Trailing twelve-month and historical financial performance

• Beverage-focused margins and food attachment rates

• Labor efficiency and cost controls

• Lease terms, rent ratios, and remaining option periods

• Owner involvement versus manager-run operations

• Brand compliance and anticipated capital expenditures

At Highwater Partners, we apply M&A-grade financial normalization and valuation methodologies, ensuring the business is positioned credibly for sophisticated buyers and lenders.

Who Is Buying Jamba Juice Franchises Today

Active buyers for Jamba Juice franchises include:

• Existing Jamba franchisees expanding territory

• Multi-unit, multi-brand QSR and beverage operators

• Private equity–backed franchise platforms

• Strategic buyers seeking health-focused, scalable concepts

Through maximum listing exposure and targeted outreach, we ensure sellers reach the most qualified and motivated buyers nationwide.

National Exposure, Executed at the Highest Level

Highwater Partners is a national business brokerage and M&A advisory firm representing franchise owners and independent multi-unit operators across restaurants, wellness, fitness, beauty, and pet services. Led by a team of elite business brokers and franchise M&A professionals, the firm delivers maximum listing exposure, disciplined valuation, and transaction management at the highest level.

Highwater Partners delivers broad, national exposure through:

• A proprietary database of 100,000+ qualified franchisees and private equity investors

• A nationwide network of 110+ professional business brokers across the United States

• Direct outreach to active, brand-aligned buyers

• Professionally prepared marketing materials built for serious acquirers

Our approach balances maximum exposure with disciplined execution, ensuring sellers receive both attention and professionalism at the highest level.

Why Jamba Juice Franchise Owners Choose Highwater Partners

Franchise owners choose Highwater Partners because we provide:

• Top-tier professionals with deep franchise and M&A experience

• Brand-specific Jamba Juice resale expertise

• Institutional-quality valuation and deal preparation

• National buyer reach supported by a disciplined process

• A service standard rooted in operating at the highest level

• Professional, discreet representation from start to close

We are trusted advisors for franchise owners who value execution, integrity, and results.

Our Jamba Juice Franchise Resale Process

1. Confidential valuation and strategic exit planning

2. Professional CIM and transaction preparation

3. National buyer exposure and targeted outreach

4. Buyer qualification and franchisor coordination

5. Offer negotiation and deal structuring

6. Transaction management through closing

Every step is designed to protect value, reduce execution risk, and respect the responsibility of representing your business.

When Is the Right Time to Sell a Jamba Juice Franchise?

The strongest outcomes typically occur when:

• Cash flow is stable or improving

• Financials are clean and defensible

• Lease terms support buyer financing

• Management systems are in place

• Buyer demand is active

Preparation and representation often matter as much as timing.

Speak with a Franchise M&A Advisor

If you are considering selling your Jamba Juice franchise—now or in the future—begin with a confidential consultation.

Mercedes Shaffer

Managing Director | Highwater Partners

Call or text: 714.330.9999