Brightway franchise at a glance — core figures from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document:
Investment (Item 7)
$43K - $187K
Franchise fee
$25K
Franchised units
351
Item 19 earnings
$655K median
Disclosed litigation
3 cases
FDD Item 5
Franchise Fee
Paid at signing, before opening
Industry Average
Financial Services sector avg (29 franchises)
Fee Percentile
Below-average fee vs. peers
Brightway's franchise fee is below the Financial Services industry average of $37K.
FDD Item 6
Royalty Rate
Not disclosed
Ad Fund / Marketing Fee
Contributed to brand advertising fund
Combined Ongoing Fee Impact
On a hypothetical $500,000 annual revenue unit, a franchisee would pay approximately ad fund contributions each year based on the 3% ad fund rate. These are separate from other operating costs and the initial investment.
FDD Item 10
Renewal Fee
Paid at end of each 5-year agreement term
Agreement Term
Initial franchise agreement length
Renewal fee not separately itemized in this FDD. Review the full franchise agreement for renewal terms and any applicable fees.
FDD Item 17
Transfer Fee
Charged when selling or transferring your franchise to a new owner
Transfer fee not itemized in this FDD. Contact the franchisor directly for current transfer terms.
| Fee Type | FDD Item | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | Item 5 | $25K |
| Royalty Rate | Item 6 | Not disclosed |
| Advertising Fund | Item 6 | 3% |
| Renewal Fee | Item 10 | Not disclosed |
| Transfer Fee | Item 17 | Not disclosed |
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Data shown is extracted from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
The fees above are just one component of the full investment picture. See the Brightway Insurance, LLC Financials page for the complete Item 7 investment range, financial requirements, and Item 19 earnings data.
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