How many GOODCENTS RESTAURANT AREA REP franchise locations are there?

As of the 2024 FDD, GOODCENTS RESTAURANT AREA REP has 5 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1991.

Can you get an SBA loan for a GOODCENTS RESTAURANT AREA REP franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for GOODCENTS RESTAURANT AREA REP franchises. Historical data shows 15 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for GOODCENTS RESTAURANT AREA REP franchisees, with an average loan amount of $289,413. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is GOODCENTS RESTAURANT AREA REP a good franchise to buy?

GOODCENTS RESTAURANT AREA REP shows several positive indicators: 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.

GOODCENTS RESTAURANT AREA REP

MR. GOODCENTS Franchise Systems, Inc. offers GOODCENTS Area Representative franchises, which provide qualified individuals the opportunity to recruit, develop, and service single-unit or multi-unit GOODCENTS franchise restaurants featuring sandwiches and balanced meals in designated areas. The business model compensates Area Representatives with 50% of the initial net franchise fee and 33.33% of ongoing royalty fees from restaurants they establish, while the final franchise approval remains with the franchisor. The target market for the underlying restaurants includes cost-conscious and health-oriented guests seeking convenient meals.

Locations

$119K–$183K

Investment

Since 1991

Franchising

Food & BeverageDe Soto, KSwww.goodcentssubs.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$100,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$119,000 – $182,500

Low: $119,000High: $182,500

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

N/A

Brand Fund

N/A

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$1,000 – $1,000

Item 6 of FDD

$1,000/mo Marketing and Advertising Fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

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Extracted Item 19 Section

How GOODCENTS RESTAURANT AREA REP Compares

Key Insights

Lower investment than 91% of Fast Food franchises

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
GOODCENTS RESTAURANT AREA REP Current	$119K – $183K	$100K	N/A	5
MCDONALD'S	$1.5M – $2.6M	$45K	N/A	12,772
AFC	$45K – $151K	$6K	9.5%	3,572
SONIC DRIVE-IN	$1.7M – $3.1M	$15K	5.0%	3,441
JIMMY JOHN'S	$366K – $728K	$35K	6.0%	2,647
ARBY'S	$645K – $2.5M	$38K	4.0%	2,316
Fast Food Average 126 franchises	$594K – $1.5M	$35K	6.1%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 Fast Food franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for GOODCENTS RESTAURANT AREA REP franchisees (2018 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$289,413

Total Volume

$4.3M

Default Rate

0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a GOODCENTS RESTAURANT AREA REP franchise ranges from $119,000 to $182,500. This includes a franchise fee of $100,000.