Jet-Black

What Jet-Black does

Jet-Black Franchise Group is a private US asphalt maintenance company founded in 1987 and headquartered in Savage, Minnesota. It operates a franchise network of more than 50 locally owned and operated locations across 21 states, delivering residential driveway sealcoating, commercial parking-lot maintenance, hot-rubber crack sealing, asphalt patchwork, paving, concrete work, paver-block installation, line striping, and ADA compliance services to homeowners, HOAs, commercial property owners, and multi-property property managers.

The company's technical differentiation rests on a proprietary industrial-grade water-based sealcoating formulation blended with climate-specific additives (silica sand, clay, latex), and a premium hot rubber crackfiller applied at approximately 400°F and hand-smoothed. These products are marketed as superior to commodity sealants and DIY alternatives, with claims of extending asphalt lifespan by more than double under a recommended maintenance cadence of every 2–3 years. Sister and partner brands extend the service surface: Black Dawg Sealcoat operates in NH, OH, KY, and VA; Yellow Dawg Striping provides parking-lot striping nationally; and Yellow Dawg Asphalt Services handles paving and concrete work in FL, NC, and WI.

Jet-Black's revenue model is predominantly transactional and project-based. Local franchisees generate one-time service revenue from quote-based asphalt maintenance jobs priced by surface area, condition, and market; the franchisor collects royalties and supplies proprietary products. A 10% online-quote discount on residential driveway work drives lower-funnel conversion from jet-black.com. Lead acquisition relies on a website quote funnel, an SEO-optimized educational blog, and local franchise marketing, reinforced by 10,000+ 5-star Google reviews. The company has completed more than 500,000 projects since 1987, including 28,000+ in 2025 alone, and earned the #1 ranking in Entrepreneur's 2026 Franchise 500.

Name

Jet-Black

Legal name

Jet-Black Franchise Group

Website

https://jet-black.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Jet-Black Franchise Group, founded in 1987 and headquartered in Minnesota, operates a 50+ location US franchise network providing residential and commercial asphalt sealcoating, crack repair, paving, and line-striping services through locally owned franchises using proprietary industrial-grade products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Savage

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Asphalt Sealcoating Services: One-time service revenue from residential and commercial asphalt sealcoating applications. Services are priced per job based on surface area and condition. Lead generation through free quote requests.
2. Crack Sealing Services: Revenue from hot rubber crackfiller application for existing cracks. Professional-grade materials applied by trained crews.
3. Patchwork and Repair Services: Revenue from asphalt patchwork, hot asphalt saw-cut repairs, apron replacements, overlays, and infrared repairs at participating franchise locations.
4. Line Striping and ADA Compliance Services: Commercial parking lot line striping services and ADA compliance improvements for commercial properties.
5. Paving and Concrete Services: Additional services including asphalt paving, concrete work (aprons, driveways, sidewalks, curbing), and paver block installations at participating locations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Jet-Black delivers residential and commercial asphalt maintenance services through a franchise network of 50+ locally owned and operated locations across 21 U.S. states. Core offerings include proprietary industrial-grade sealcoating, premium hot rubber crackfiller applied at 400°F, patchwork and saw-cut repairs, asphalt paving, concrete, paver block installation, parking lot line striping, and ADA compliance improvements. All services are performed on-site at customer properties by trained professional crews using company-approved proprietary materials and methods.

Product overview

Jet-Black is a residential and commercial asphalt maintenance services company operating since 1987 through a franchise network of 50+ locally owned locations across 21 U.S. states. The core service portfolio centers on four primary offerings: (1) Sealcoating using proprietary industrial-grade water-based sealers with climate-specific additives; (2) Crack Sealing using premium hot rubber crackfiller heated to approximately 400°F; (3) Patchwork and Asphalt Repairs including hot asphalt saw-cut repairs, sunken apron replacements, and overlay repairs; and (4) Extended services including paving, concrete, paver blocks, parking lot line striping (via Yellow Dawg Striping partner), and ADA compliance services (via select locations). The company positions itself as the nation's largest asphalt maintenance company with over 500,000 projects completed. Sister brands include Black Dawg Sealcoat (NH, OH, KY, VA) and Yellow Dawg Asphalt Services (FL, NC, WI). All locations follow national quality standards while delivering locally operated service. The company does not offer a software platform or digital product—all offerings are physical services delivered on-site at customer properties.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Black Dawg Sealcoat: Sister franchise asphalt maintenance company operating in NH, OH, KY and VA markets.
• Yellow Dawg Striping
• Yellow Dawg Asphalt

Products and services

• Sealcoating Services Professional asphalt sealcoating using proprietary industrial-grade sealers blended with climate-specific additives (silica sand, clay, latex). Protects asphalt from UV oxidation, water penetration, oil spills, and surface wear. Recommended maintenance interval is every 2-3 years.
• Crack Sealing Premium hot rubber crackfiller heated to approximately 400 degrees Fahrenheit, poured into structural cracks, and hand-smoothed. Rubberized formula stays flexible in harsh winter conditions and resists splitting and freeze-thaw damage.
• Patchwork and Asphalt Repairs Substantial patchwork and hot asphalt repairs for damaged sections exceeding the scope of sealcoating and crack sealing. Addresses potholes, depressions, crumbling edges, and structural failures. Offered by select Jet-Black locations.
• Hot Asphalt Saw-Cut Repairs Full-depth asphalt removal and replacement using hot asphalt via saw-cut method to remove and replace damaged sections anywhere on a driveway or parking lot. Provides structural restoration superior to overlay or cold-patch alternatives.
• Sunken Apron Replacement Removal and replacement of asphalt aprons that have sunk or developed holes at the garage/driveway junction. Addresses water damage to garage foundation and restores proper grade and drainage by cutting out damaged asphalt and rebuilding the rock base.
• Asphalt Paving Services Full asphalt paving including driveway replacements, new installations, and large-scale residential and commercial repairs. Available through participating locations in Minnesota, Florida, Illinois, North Carolina, and Wisconsin.
• Parking Lot Line Striping Parking lot striping and pavement marking services to enhance visibility, navigation, and safety. Available through Yellow Dawg Striping franchise partner. Combined with sealcoating to maintain striping visibility and professional appearance of parking lots.
• Parking Lot Safety and ADA Compliance Services Parking lot safety improvements including installation of signs, wheel stops, and ADA-compliant accessibility features. Addresses legal compliance requirements for commercial properties and reduces liability concerns.
• Concrete Services Concrete installation and repair services including aprons, driveways, sidewalks, patios, and curbing. Available through Yellow Dawg Asphalt Services locations in Florida and North Carolina.
• Paver Block Installation Premium paver block installation for driveways, patios, and other surfaces. Offers an alternative to traditional asphalt paving with distinct aesthetic and functional characteristics.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than double the lifetime of asphalt surface with regular sealcoating maintenance every 2-3 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Yellow Dawg StripingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner franchise line striping company operating across the U.S. Cross-referral relationship for customers needing line striping services in addition to sealcoating and repairs.
• International Franchise Association (IFA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerJet-Black is a proud long-term member of the IFA, providing credibility, franchisee networking, and industry recognition. Benefits include franchisee support resources and visibility in the franchise community.
• VetFranminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJet-Black offers discounts and incentives for veterans interested in owning a franchise. Partnership provides veteran franchisee recruitment channel with reduced barrier to entry.
• Black Dawg SealcoatcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister franchise asphalt maintenance company operating in NH, OH, KY, and VA. Operates under similar brand standards and business model, providing expanded geographic coverage.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/myjetblack
• Facebookfacebook.com/MyJetBlack

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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