JL Beers

$JBLRF500 #501
CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategorySports Bars/Pubs
Locations10
Franchisee Count5
Franchise Fee$50,000
Item 7 Low$1,223,000
Item 7 Midpoint$2,265,500
Item 7 High$3,308,000
Royalty Fees4% of Net Sales
Ad / Brand Fund0.5%
Sold Not Open0
ParentJL Beers Franchising, Inc.
Founded2009
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business16
Began Franchising2013
HQFargo, ND
Executives6
LinksWeb
Main Phone(701) 237-5151
FDD IssuedApril 17, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

JL Beers Franchising, Inc. grants franchises for the operation of JL Beers restaurants offering a variety of high quality hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, fresh cut fries, chips, dips, coleslaw, craft cocktails, pretzels, fresh-ground peanut butter, and a large selection of draught, canned and bottled beers in a fast, casual atmosphere.

JL Beers Franchising, Inc. is a North Dakota corporation formed in 2013, with affiliates operating 7 restaurants. Key executives include President Lance Thorson and Vice President Warren Ackley.

JL Beers Franchising, Inc. grants franchises for the operation of JL Beers restaurants offering a variety of high quality hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, fresh cut fries, chips, dips, coleslaw, craft cocktails, pretzels, fresh-ground peanut butter, and a large selection of draught, canned and bottled beers in a fast, casual atmosphere.

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