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How Much Does a Goodcents Subs Franchise Cost?

2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A Goodcents Subs franchise costs between $333,300 and $509,100 in total initial investment, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $30,000.

$333,300

Minimum Investment

$509,100

Maximum Investment

$30,000

Franchise Fee

$15,000 – $30,000

Fee Range

Goodcents Subs Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $30,000

Fee Range $25,000 – $30,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $15,000 – $30,000

Goodcents Subs Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a Goodcents Subs franchise, as reported in the 2026 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $15,000 – $30,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump sum · Upon execution of Franchise Agreement $15,000 – $30,000

Real Estate $134,000 – $190,000

Leasehold Improvements As agreed · Payable before opening of business $125,000 – $170,000

Architectural Fees As agreed · Payable before opening of business $4,000 – $12,000

Security deposits, licenses 8, 9, As agreed · Payable before opening of business $5,000 – $8,000

Equipment & Assets $148,800 – $216,600

Equipment (includes freight, décor, fixtures, furnishings, and smallwares) As agreed · Payable before opening of business $123,500 – $171,500

GOODCENTS Computer System As agreed · Payable before opening of business $11,500 – $20,000

Signage As agreed · Payable before opening of business $7,500 – $15,000

Initial inventory - Food &Paper As agreed · Payable before opening of business $5,500 – $7,800

Uniforms As agreed · Payable before opening of business $500 – $1,500

Miscellaneous Restaurant Supplies As agreed · Payable before opening of business $300 – $800

Training $500 – $5,000

Travel &living expenses while training As agreed $500 – $5,000

Working Capital & Reserves $20,000 – $30,000

Additional Funds - 3 months As agreed · Payable before opening of business $20,000 – $30,000

Other Costs $15,000 – $37,500

New Store Opening Project Management Fee 3a As agreed · Payable before opening of business $5,000 – $15,000

Marketing Expenses Escrowed as agreed · Upon execution of lease $7,500 – $15,000

Insurance As agreed · Payable before opening of business $1,500 – $5,000

Site Analysis Fee 3b As agreed · Payable before opening of business $1,000 – $2,500

Total Estimated Investment $333,300 – $509,100

How Does Goodcents Subs Compare to Other Food & Beverage Franchises?

Goodcents Subs's minimum investment of $333,300 is near the Food & Beverage industry median. The median minimum investment for Food & Beverage franchises is $316,000.

$333,300

Goodcents Subs Min

$316,000

Food & Beverage Median Min

$509,100

Goodcents Subs Max

$696,000

Food & Beverage Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Goodcents Subs?

The total startup cost for a Goodcents Subs franchise ranges from $333,300 to $509,100, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Equipment & Assets at $148,800 to $216,600.

How much is the Goodcents Subs franchise fee?

The Goodcents Subs franchise fee is $30,000, with a range of $25,000 to $30,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2026 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is Goodcents Subs a good investment?

Goodcents Subs requires a total franchise investment of $333,300 to $509,100 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 100/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full Goodcents Subs franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a Goodcents Subs franchise owner make?

Goodcents Subs's 2026 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.