Code Ninjas vs Jersey Mike's Franchise Cost 2026
Code Ninjas runs $169K–$339K. Jersey Mike's runs $252K–$755K. The gap at midpoint: $250K.
Code Ninjas
$169K–$339K
total investment
Investment Difference
$250K
Code Ninjas costs less
Jersey Mike's
$252K–$755K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Code Ninjas | Jersey Mike's | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $169K–$339K | $252K–$755K | Code Ninjas |
| Franchise Fee | $26,000 | $18,500 | Jersey Mike's |
| Royalty Rate | 8.0% | 6.5% | Jersey Mike's |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 2.0% | Code Ninjas |
| Net Worth Required | $250K | $300K | Code Ninjas |
| Liquid Capital | $100K | $100K | Code Ninjas |
| Est. Break-Even | 8.4 yr | 13.7 yr | Code Ninjas |
Code Ninjas Profile
- Category
- education
- Total Investment
- $169K–$339K
- Franchise Fee
- $26,000
- Royalty
- 8.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $380K
Jersey Mike's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $252K–$755K
- Franchise Fee
- $18,500
- Royalty
- 6.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.0M
Bottom Line
Code Ninjas costs $250K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Jersey Mike's also wins on royalty rate.