Jars by Fabio Viviani franchise
2022 filing · January 26, 2022
Jars by Fabio Viviani at a glance
A quick-service shop selling desserts served in jars, gourmet coffee and seasonal treats.
The business
- Franchisor
- FVH Jars Franchise, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Current franchisor selling since
- 2022
- Franchisor based in
- West Lake Village, California
- Typical size
- 500–2,500 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $209K–$646K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $35,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 6%
- 6% of weekly gross revenue, paid weekly
- Brand fund
- None now
- Up to 2% of gross revenue; not charged at present
- Renewal fee
- $5,000
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited
- Limited protection
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2021
- 0
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 0
- Company-owned
- 0
- Change in 3 years
- 0
- Franchised locations, 2019–2021
From FVH Jars Franchise, LLC’s 2022 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Jars by Fabio Viviani among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Jars by Fabio Viviani | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $427,250 | Costs more than 57% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $35,000 | Lower than 61% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 6% | Higher than 35% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 0 | Fewer than 97% of franchises |
How much a Jars by Fabio Viviani franchise costs
Opening one Jars by Fabio Viviani costs an estimated $209,000 to $645,500. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: FVH Jars Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, page 1
Jars by Fabio Viviani franchise fee
The franchise fee is $35,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: FVH Jars Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of weekly gross revenue, paid weekly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | Up to 2% of gross revenue; not charged at present. |
| Software/ApplicationsFees | $500–1,000 monthly,subjectto increase |
| TransferFee– Franchise Agreement | $15,000 |
| RenewalFee | $5,000 |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: FVH Jars Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, pages 12 and 13
Other fees as filed, from pages 13–15. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Jars by Fabio Viviani does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: FVH Jars Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, page 50
- Estimate Estimated yearly sales per location
- $370K–$640K
Estimated from the sales that 292 comparable franchises file, matched on industry, format, cost to open, fees and size.
SBA loans to Jars by Fabio Viviani franchisees
Lenders approved one SBA 7(a) loan for a Jars by Fabio Viviani franchisee in 2023, for $520K. It hasn’t been paid off or charged off yet.
A charged-off loan is one written off as uncollectible. See SBA franchise loans for how 7(a) and 504 loans work.
Source: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan data, as of September 30, 2026
How Jars by Fabio Viviani compares
Of the 101 ice cream franchises on this site, Jars by Fabio Viviani is the 22nd cheapest to open and the 96th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Jars by Fabio Viviani | Typical ice cream brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $209K | $285K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $646K | $597K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $35K | $35K | $40K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% | 6% |
| US locations | 0 | 18 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 76 of 101 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 101 brands in ice cream franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: ice cream franchise costs and franchise failure rates.
Source: FVH Jars Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, page 51
Who owns Jars by Fabio Viviani?
Jars by Fabio Viviani franchises are sold by FVH Jars Franchise, LLC. It is a subsidiary of FVH Jars, LLC.
From FVH Jars Franchise, LLC’s 2022 filing, page 9.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: FVH Jars Franchise, LLC, 2022 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 11
Jars by Fabio Viviani filings
The figures on this page come from FVH Jars Franchise, LLC’s 2022 filing, issued January 26, 2022, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 filing | January 26, 2022 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2019–2021 |
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