G.C. Franchising Systems, Inc. dba The Growth Coach
The Growth Coach franchise provides business and sales coaching, executive coaching, business management, and consulting services, including workshops, seminars, individual coaching, and mentoring. Franchisees help clients develop effective business habits, management skills, strategies, action plans, and sales techniques, marketed through networking, referrals, public speaking, newsletters, alliances, and direct campaigns. The target market includes business owners, managers, executives, and self-employed professionals.
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Overview
Financial Requirements
10% royalty + 3% national branding fee + $300/mo technology/software & Cloverleaf consulting
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 19 franchised outlets open a year before 2024 and reported for the entire year.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue for 2024 from segmented data: (6 units × $179,748 + 6 units × $68,153 + 7 units × $24,692) / 19 total units = $87,381.58. Median Gross Revenue obtained from overall cumulative data for 2024.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How G.C. Franchising Systems, Inc. dba The Growth Coach Compares to Other Business Services Franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
G.C. Franchising Systems, Inc. dba The Growth Coach Current | $54K - $74K | $40K | 10.0% | 28 |
| Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC | $14K - $607K | N/A | N/A | 6,454 |
| THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL) | $216K - $609K | $30K | 5.0% | 4,500 |
| JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE | $71K - $105K | $25K | 15.0% | 2,744 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K - $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K - $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 187 franchises | $118K - $285K | $46K | 10.4% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 187 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+13 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for G.C. Franchising Systems, Inc. dba The Growth Coach franchisees (2018 - 2021)
Loans by Year
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Breach of contract for unpaid royalties, fraud, unjust enrichment, territory encroachment, and trademark infringement against a former franchisee.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a G.C. Franchising Systems, Inc. dba The Growth Coach franchise?
The total initial investment to open a G.C. Franchising Systems, Inc. dba The Growth Coach franchise ranges from $53,500 to $73,900. This includes a franchise fee of $39,900. Ongoing royalty fees are 10.0% of gross sales.
How much revenue does a G.C. Franchising Systems, Inc. dba The Growth Coach franchise make?
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a G.C. Franchising Systems, Inc. dba The Growth Coach franchise is $87,381.58. The median revenue is $52,686.
How many G.C. Franchising Systems, Inc. dba The Growth Coach franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, G.C. Franchising Systems, Inc. dba The Growth Coach has 28 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2002.
Can you get an SBA loan for a G.C. Franchising Systems, Inc. dba The Growth Coach franchise?
Yes, SBA loans are available for G.C. Franchising Systems, Inc. dba The Growth Coach franchises. Historical data shows 3 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for G.C. Franchising Systems, Inc. dba The Growth Coach franchisees, with an average loan amount of $88,633. The historical default rate is 0.0%.
Is G.C. Franchising Systems, Inc. dba The Growth Coach a good franchise to buy?
G.C. Franchising Systems, Inc. dba The Growth Coach shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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