Numbers that separate them on a 5-year horizon — not the dealer-pitch summary.
Liberty Tax charges 14% royalty on revenue — recurring, uncapped, and deducted before your own margin is calculated. Factor it into every pro-forma.
Jackson Hewitt has 1.4× more outlets than H&R Block (2744 vs 1987) — more brand recognition and supplier scale, but also denser intra-brand competition in saturated markets.
Jackson Hewitt is expanding fastest here — 69 outlets per year since founding in 1986. High-velocity brands signal momentum but also mean new territory for individual franchisees gets handed out quickly; lock in your preferred area early.
Primary (flagship) format per brand. Smaller kiosk / express formats may have different economics.
Primary (flagship) franchise format per brand. Some brands also offer smaller kiosk / cloud-kitchen formats at lower capex — check the brand page for full format options.
Bigger networks mean more brand recognition and supplier scale; smaller ones mean less intra-brand competition in your territory.
Average outlets added per year since founding. High velocity = momentum + new territory assigned fast; low velocity = mature, saturated, or dormant.
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Contract terms among these brands range from Liberty Tax (5-yr term · successive 5-yr renewals if not in default · sign then-current agreement 90 days before expiration). Shorter terms offer renewal leverage but can mean the brand exits a weak market; longer terms lock you in but often include renewal fees. Always clarify renewal terms in writing before signing the initial contract.
Beyond the advertised capex, factor in: refundable security deposit (₹1–5L), rent deposit (1–6 months of rent), working capital for inventory and salaries (typically ₹5–20L for first 3 months), signage and interior fit-out (often 25–40% of total setup), and ongoing royalty or supply-chain margins. FRANticc separates "at-risk capital" from "refundable capital" on every brand page so you see the real exposure.
Brand expansion strategies differ: Jackson Hewitt and brands with 200+ outlets typically have active Tier-2/3 pipelines; smaller or premium brands often focus Tier-1 metros first. FRANticc's store locator on each brand page shows existing cities — if a brand already has 3+ outlets in your tier, expansion policy likely permits new franchises there.
2 of 3 brands here charge 0% royalty: Jackson Hewitt, H&R Block. Royalty-free doesn't always mean cheaper long-term — check for revenue-share, margin-ceiling, or volume-commitment clauses in the franchise agreement.