Goodcents Subs^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2026

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What Is Goodcents Subs?

Goodcents Subs is a franchise restaurant concept focused on sandwiches and conveniently packaged balanced meals aimed at cost-conscious and health-oriented guests. The brand positions its restaurants as family-oriented and appealing to young people, college-age students, and adults.

Goodcents Subs Franchise: Pros and Cons

The standout strength is a low Item 7 minimum of $15,000 and robust support—240 hours of initial training and a 100 training-and-support score—reducing upfront cash needs and execution risk. The primary risk is that with no disclosed lawsuits, enforcement actions, government penalties, or franchisee judgments, limited public negatives could mask hidden operational or market issues.

Pros

At $15,000, the Item 7 minimum is well below typical for Food & Beverage (bottom 10%), which lowers the upfront cash required to get your location open.

240 hours of initial training (top 10%) plus a 100 training-and-support score (top quarter) shows the franchisor invests heavily in operator readiness, reducing execution risk and shortening the learning curve.

Zero disclosed lawsuits, zero franchisor enforcement actions, zero government penalties, and zero franchisee-initiated judgments (all bottom 5% for the sector) point to a clean legal record and fewer regulatory or conflict-related headaches for operators.

Cons

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Territory Protection

50/100

NORMAL

Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units. Franchisor retains rights to deploy market-density strategies by developing nearby units, acquire/convert locations, use alternative trademarks and distribution channels (e‑commerce, retail, non‑traditional venues), and maintains protection contingent on performance quotas; relocation is permitted subject to approval.

Training & Support

100

Excellent

Goodcents Subs provides a comprehensive 240-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two initial franchisee staff members for launch, combining centralized instruction with on-site launch support. On-site operational readiness assistance is available, and franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses; additional fees apply for on-site support.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Goodcents Subs Franchise?

Opening a Goodcents Subs franchise requires a total initial investment of $333,300 to $509,100, 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

$333,300

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$509,100

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$15,000

Real Estate$134,000

Equipment & Assets$148,800

Reserves$20,000

Training$500

Other$15,000

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$30,000

Real Estate$190,000

Equipment & Assets$216,600

Reserves$30,000

Training$5,000

Other$37,500

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 Subs Franchise Owners Make?

Average Gross Sales:

N/A

Median Gross Sales:

N/A

High Gross Sales:

$1,366,705

Low Gross Sales:

$243,459

Sample Size:

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: The financial performance tables report franchised restaurant results only (55 traditional franchised units), while company-owned outlet counts are shown elsewhere but no company-owned sales or profit figures are provided, so franchisee performance is presented separately but company-owned performance is not disclosed.

Performance Variability Analysis: Reported unit results span a wide range, with the highest single-unit sales around 1,366,705 and the lowest around 243,459, meaning top-performing units exceed bottom performers by roughly $1.12 million.

Data Scope and Limitations: The primary sample is 55 traditional restaurants with consistent ownership for the full 2022 year; the disclosure excludes units not open all year and non-traditional locations, and a smaller unaudited subset of 9 restaurants (Profit Plus clients) is used for detailed expense percentages.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a Goodcents Subs franchise?

The total initial investment for a Goodcents Subs franchise ranges from $333,300 to $509,100, according to the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and working capital.

What is the Goodcents Subs initial franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for Goodcents Subs is $30,000, as stated in the 2026 FDD. This fee is paid upon signing the Franchise Agreement.

Does Goodcents Subs have any franchise lawsuits or legal issues?

Goodcents Subs received a legal risk score of 100 out of 100 in the 2026 FDD analysis. The franchise reported no material legal proceedings.

Does Goodcents Subs offer exclusive franchise territories?

Goodcents Subs received a territory protection score of 50 out of 100. Grants a protected operating area where the franchisor will not place other physical units.

What training does Goodcents Subs provide to new franchisees?

Goodcents Subs received a training and support score of 100 out of 100. Goodcents Subs provides a comprehensive 240-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two initial franchisee staff members for launch, combining centralized instruction with on-site launch support.

How many Goodcents Subs franchise locations are there?

Goodcents Subs had 66 total locations as of the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What type of business is Goodcents Subs?

Goodcents Subs is a franchise restaurant concept focused on sandwiches and conveniently packaged balanced meals aimed at cost-conscious and health-oriented guests.

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