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    Goodcents

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2024 disclosure data

    Researching Goodcents franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources
    Franchising since
    1991
    Source: franchise.org
    Headquarters
    DeSoto, KS United States
    Source: franchise.org

    Home of the 16-inch sub, Goodcents offers signature pillowy soft bread baked in-restaurant twice a day, served alongside sliced-to-order meats and cheeses, piled high with fresh veggies, a splash of vinegar and oil, and don’t forget the oregano. Since 1989, when founder Joe Bisogno opened his first location in Lenexa, KS, Goodcents has won numerous awards—including being recognized as one of America's Top 500 Franchise operations by both Entrepreneur and Franchise Times.

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    Goodcents quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a Goodcents franchise?
    The Goodcents Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $119,000–$182,500 (2024 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 13). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    Does Goodcents disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    No. The reviewed Goodcents FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
    Is Goodcents a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 makes no financial performance representation, so ask current owners about results; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $119,000 – $182,500 in the 2024 FDD (Item 7).
    2. 2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2024 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 13

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    4 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    No financial performance representation in Item 19

    The reviewed 2024 FDD for Goodcents has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.

    2024 FDD · Item 20 ·

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2024 Item 7 estimate ($119,000 – $182,500) vary most by market, and why?

    • Goodcents reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2024 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 13

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.

    Territory & operations

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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    At a glance

    Business history

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    Owner participation

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    Territory language

    Litigation disclosure

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    Bankruptcy disclosure

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    Agreement term

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    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.