How much does it cost to open a GOODCENTS franchise?

The total initial investment for a GOODCENTS franchise ranges from $119,000 to $182,500. This includes the franchise fee of $100,000, buildout costs, equipment, and initial working capital.

What are the ongoing fees for a GOODCENTS franchise?

GOODCENTS franchisees pay a 6.0% royalty fee and a 3.0% advertising/marketing fund contribution. These are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue.

How much money can you make with a GOODCENTS franchise?

Based on Item 19 financial performance data, the median GOODCENTS franchise generates $723,559 in annual revenue. Estimated owner profit is approximately $87,406.

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GOODCENTS Franchise Cost Breakdown

Complete investment analysis based on official FDD data

Total Investment

$119,000 – $182,500

Franchise Fee

$100,000

Royalty Rate

6.0%

Initial Investment Range

Low: $119,000 High: $182,500

The total initial investment to open a GOODCENTS franchise ranges from $119,000 to $182,500, as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the one-time franchise fee of $100,000.

Midpoint estimate: $150,750

Franchise Fee

$100,000

One-time initial fee

The GOODCENTS franchise fee is a one-time upfront payment made to the franchisor when you sign the franchise agreement. This fee grants you the right to operate under the GOODCENTS brand and is included in the total initial investment range above.

Ongoing Fees

Royalty Fee

6.0%

of gross revenue

Ad/Marketing Fund

3.0%

of gross revenue

Total Ongoing Fee Burden: 9.0% of gross revenue

Combined royalty and advertising fund contributions before any other fees.

Other Ongoing Fees

Fee Type	Rate	Type	Notes
Marketing and Advertising Fee	1000.0	FIXED	Due 15th day of each month starting the 15th day after the end of the first full calendar month after completing Initial Training. May increase by 5% from previous year's fee once per calendar year upon notice. Payable only while franchisees are being solicited.
Renewal	50.0	PCT	Due 365 days before renewal. Payable if you wish to renew your area representative franchise agreement for an additional 10-year period.
Interest	18.0	PCT	18% per annum or highest rate of interest allowed by law on amounts due. Interest due on demand. Begins to accrue the day after payments are due.
Inspection and Audit Fee	N/A	VARIABLE	Due immediately upon completion of audit. Payable if audit shows understatement of Gross Revenue for any month or if you fail to provide all required information to conduct the audit. Also payable if Franchisee has not provided financial statements for a period of 3 months within a 12-month period.
Costs and Attorney Fees	N/A	VARIABLE	Due as incurred. Payable only if you do not comply with the Area Representative Franchise Agreement terms.

What You Get

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Median Revenue

$723,559

per year, per location

Profitability Estimate

Estimated Owner Profit

$87,406

per year

Profit Margin

12.1%

of revenue

Estimation method: benchmark

Estimated ROI (Simple Payback): 1.7 years

Based on midpoint investment of $150,750 and estimated annual owner profit of $87,406.

Unit Growth & Failure Rate

Avg. Annual Closure Rate

1.0%

Low risk — below industry average

Net Unit Growth

0 units

From 2021 to 2023

Unit Activity History

Year	Start	Opened	Closed	Transfers	End
2021	—	—	—	—	—
2022	—	—	—	—	—
2023	—	—	—	—	—

Is a GOODCENTS Franchise Worth It?

Based on the FDD data, here is a data-driven snapshot of the GOODCENTS franchise opportunity:

Overall Score

70/100

Strong opportunity

Est. Payback Period

1.7 yrs

Fast payback

Risk Level

Low

1.0% annual closure rate

GOODCENTS scores well across our evaluation criteria, indicating a strong franchise system. With median unit revenue of $723,559 and a combined fee burden of 9.0% of gross revenue, prospective franchisees should model their own financial projections carefully. For a complete analysis including risk factors, deal-breaker flags, and detailed financial modeling, see the full report.