Goodcents^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2026

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What Is Goodcents?

Goodcents is a restaurant franchise featuring sandwiches and pasta meals. Franchisees operate under Goodcents' licensed marks and proprietary system-providing standardized signage, recipes, operational procedures, training, and advertising-and target the general public, appealing to families, young people, college students, professionals, and seniors in a well-developed, competitive market.

Goodcents Franchise: Pros and Cons

One key strength is the clean legal record-zero disclosed lawsuits, judgments, settlements, regulatory penalties, enforcement actions, or fraud cases-combined with a 100 training/support score and a low Item 7 minimum initial investment of $15,000; the main risk is that no cons are listed, which may reflect incomplete disclosure and warrants careful due diligence.

Pros

Zero disclosed lawsuits, judgments, settlements, regulatory penalties, franchisor enforcement actions, or fraud cases - a clean legal and compliance record that lowers the chance you'll inherit legacy legal or regulatory problems during due diligence.

A 100 training and support score, well above typical across industries (top quarter) - indicates robust onboarding and field support that should shorten your ramp-up time and reduce day-to-day operational headaches.

The Item 7 minimum estimated initial investment is $15,000, which is well below what's typical in food & beverage - this lowers your upfront cash requirement and leaves more capital available for build-out, marketing, or working capital.

Cons

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

Goodcents reported no material legal proceedings,

Territory Protection

43/100

NORMAL

Goodcents grants a non-exclusive Development Area with site-specific rights tied to a Development Schedule and performance contingencies; the franchisor retains rights to sell via e-commerce and alternative channels, operate or franchise in other venues and brands, acquire businesses, and gives franchisees a 30‑day ROFR for ten years.

Training & Support

100

Excellent

Goodcents provides an extensive 174-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two managerial staff members for launch through comprehensive instruction. The program includes on-site launch assistance for operational readiness, with on-site support available for an additional fee and franchisees responsible for travel and living expenses.

Unit Growth Analysis

Goodcents is rapidly expanding - from 3 units in 2023 to 63 today, a net gain of 60 units and an accelerating +1160% year-over-year trend. This is the "Rocket Ship" risk: the concept is proving it sells at small scale, but with 62 of 63 locations franchised, that speed will likely strain training, field support, supply chains, and territory clarity, so confirm support headcount, onboarding processes, and protected territories before signing on.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Goodcents Franchise?

Opening a Goodcents franchise requires a total initial investment of $311,139 to $505,910, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$311,139

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$505,910

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$15,000

Real Estate$117,500

Equipment & Assets$135,389

Reserves$25,000

Training$500

Other$17,750

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$30,000

Real Estate$234,500

Equipment & Assets$165,410

Reserves$35,000

Training$5,000

Other$36,000

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Goodcents Franchise Owners Make?

Goodcents franchise locations reported average gross sales of $830,856 and median gross sales of $749,224 in 2026, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$830,856

Median Gross Sales:

$749,224

High Gross Sales:

$1,444,773

Low Gross Sales:

$308,355

Sample Size:

Percent Attaining Average:

43.0%

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: The Item 19 data covers primarily franchised restaurants (49 traditional restaurants with consistent ownership for the year). Company-owned outlets are minimal (1 unit unchanged), so performance figures reflect franchisee operations. Drive-thru restaurants (6 units) materially outperform the overall sample (drive-thru median ≈ $1.234M and low/high ≈ $1.138M–$1.445M), indicating format (drive-thru vs non-drive-thru) is an important differentiator in revenue outcomes.

Performance Variability Analysis: Revenue is highly skewed upward: overall average gross sales for the 2025 sample is $830,856.39 while the median (from the P&L subset) is lower at $749,224.49, reflecting right-tail concentration. Top-performance cohorts: top 25% average ≈ $1,165,671 (median ≈ $1,126,028) and top 50% average ≈ $1,019,527 (median ≈ $977,607). Bottom cohorts: bottom 50% average ≈ $613,697 (median ≈ $607,880) and bottom 25% average ≈ $514,518 (median ≈ $524,314). Profitability margins (from the 43 restaurants that provided monthly P&Ls) show EBITDA ≈ 9.97% and Profit After Controllable Expenses ≈ 26.98% of net sales; COGS averages ≈ 32.93% of net sales. Subgroups show variation in payroll and controllable expenses (payroll ranges ~19.7%–31.1% across ranges), which drives differences in EBITDA (e.g., highest-sales group shows lower EBITDA % in one subgroup). Approximately 43% of restaurants in the P&L sample exceeded the average sales level.

Data Scope and Limitations: Sample and measurement limits: the revenue summary is based on 49 franchised traditional restaurants with consistent ownership (77.7% of the 62 franchised restaurants in operation as of 12/31/2025). Only 43 of those 49 provided monthly profit & loss statements used for the expense and EBITDA breakdowns (the EBITDA table labels metrics as 'Average for all 43 Restaurants'). The franchisor states these statements were not audited. Percentages reported (COGS, payroll, controllable expenses, etc.) are calculated as percent of Net Sales. Non-traditional restaurants and outlets not open all year were excluded from the primary traditional sample; results therefore may not be representative of newly opened, transferred, or non-traditional units.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Goodcents a good franchise to own?

Whether Goodcents is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2026 FDD: Goodcents operates 63 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 100/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a Goodcents franchise worth the investment?

The value of a Goodcents franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $311,139 to $505,910. Goodcents disclosed average gross sales of $830,856 in 2026. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with a Goodcents franchise?

Break-even timelines for Goodcents franchises are not disclosed in the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Goodcents a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2026 FDD, Goodcents operates 62 franchised locations and 1 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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