Jet-Black
Franchise Overview
This pavement maintenance franchise specializes in asphalt sealcoating, crack repair, and line striping for both residential and commercial properties. Operating on a seasonal basis in most markets, franchisees build recurring revenue through repeat customers who return every one to four years for maintenance services. The business model is mobile and owner-operator friendly, with franchisees running custom-built trailer-based systems that allow them to serve customers across defined territories.
New franchisees benefit from a rapid launch timeline — often up and running within weeks of signing — supported by corporate-provided equipment, training, and a grand opening marketing campaign. The franchisor offers significant group buying power with industry suppliers, lowering operational costs.
The brand has been recognized on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 list as the highest-rated pavement maintenance franchise for over 20 years, reflecting strong brand credibility. Related brands under the same group include Black Dawg Sealcoat, Yellow Dawg Striping, and Yellow Dawg Asphalt.
Just the Facts
For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents
Jet-Black Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)
These official Jet-Black FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.
Available Documents
Jet-Black FDD 2026
April 2026
Jet-Black FDD 2025
August 2025
Jet-Black FDD 2024
June 2024
Jet-Black FDD 2023
May 2023
Jet-Black FDD 2022
April 2022
Jet-Black FDD 2021
April 2021
Jet-Black FDD 2020
April 2020
Jet-Black FDD 2019
April 2019
Jet-Black FDD 2018
April 2018
Jet-Black FDD 2017
April 2017
Jet-Black FDD 2016
May 2016
Jet-Black FDD 2015
May 2015
Note: Purchased FDDs are available for immediate download. The $99 Document Processing Fee covers acquisition, storage, organization, and digital delivery of the FDD document.
