Jet-Black Franchise
Dirty Jobs For Clean Money - Average Revenues of $584,412 - Investment As Low As $117,923 - Limited Competition is "Fly-By-Night
$50,000
$48,000
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1991
Savage,MN
Nicholas Kelso
About Jet-Black
Annual gross revenues averages $584,412, with total investment starting as low as $117,923. Jet-Black is the #1 name in asphalt sealcoating and repair, delivering a high-demand, recurring-revenue service business with virtually no true national competitors. In an industry known for inconsistency and distrust, Jet-Black has spent more than three decades building a brand homeowners and commercial clients actively seek out by name. When customers don’t ask for sealcoating but instead ask to have their driveway “Jet-Black’ed,” brand power has already done the selling.
Jet-Black specializes in driveway and parking lot asphalt sealcoating and repair—services that dramatically improve curb appeal and can more than double the life of asphalt. Customers return every one to three years, creating a predictable cycle of repeat business fueled by the famous “jealous neighbor” effect. Backed by proprietary systems, exclusive STARS Technology, centralized marketing, and streamlined operations, Jet-Black franchise owners operate a low-overhead, scalable business with multiple revenue streams across residential and commercial markets.
Franchise Fees
$48,000
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Why Choose Jet-Black?
- Average Gross Revenues per Reporting Business is $584,412
- Low investment entry point with total investment starting as low as $117,923
- Three pillars of scalable growth creating a virtually unlimited revenue ceiling
- Over 500,000 jobs completed since inception, validating demand and execution
- The only true national brand in a fragmented, untrusted industry
- High-margin, recurring services with customers returning every 1–3 years
- STARS Technology as the sole required tech platform—simple, proprietary, and franchisee-friendly
- Easy startup with no prior asphalt or construction experience required
- Recession-resistant performance, with growth through the 2008–2009 crisis and COVID
- Future-safe model, enhanced by technology but never replaceable by AI
Starting Costs & Investment Requirements
$117,923 - $173,773
$100,000
$50,000
Training & Support
Jet-Black provides franchise owners with everything needed to launch and operate efficiently. Comprehensive training covers operations, marketing, estimating, production, and customer service, allowing owners to be fully prepared within weeks. Proprietary products, custom trailer systems, tools, and exclusive access to the STARS database are all part of the startup package.
Support never ends. Franchisees benefit from centralized marketing guidance, proven sales systems, group purchasing power passed directly to owners, and ongoing operational coaching. From startup through scale, Jet-Black’s experienced franchise development team—backed by decades in the asphalt maintenance industry—remains actively involved to help owners grow revenue, improve efficiency, and build a dominant local brand.
History
Jet-Black began in 1987 in Bloomington, Minnesota, with a simple promise: deliver long-lasting driveway sealcoating without making a mess. The brand grew one neighborhood at a time, driven by visible results and word-of-mouth referrals. Soon, homeowners stopped asking for sealcoating altogether and began requesting their driveways be “Jet-Black’ed”—even when competitors knocked on their doors.
That grassroots momentum created a powerful cycle of repeat business and brand loyalty. From a single truck, Jet-Black evolved into a national franchise system operating in 20 states. Today, franchise owners collectively complete tens of thousands of jobs annually, with over half a million projects expertly delivered since the first job nearly four decades ago.
Ideal Candidate
Jet-Black attracts owners who value systems, structure, and long-term growth over guesswork. Ideal candidates are teachable, process-driven, and comfortable following proven methods. Many owners come from white-collar backgrounds seeking an exit from corporate hierarchies, while others are blue-collar professionals ready to earn based on results rather than hourly wages. Jet-Black also appeals to existing business owners looking to expand services or transition into a more profitable, scalable model.
Successful owners believe in consistent marketing, understand the value of brand reputation, and are willing to reinvest to grow. At launch, ownership can be semi-passive with the right general manager in place, allowing flexibility while the business scales.