Quick Verdict · who it fits
G.C. Franchising Systems, Inc. fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging business services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$54K - $76K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$40K
Royalty (Item 6)
10% + 3% ad
Item 19 median rev
$53k
System size (Item 20)
28 +2
Years in business
24+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
5 suits
Buyer qualifications
Data extracted from the 2025 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 10% + ad fund 3% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$100,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (10%)
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Ad fund (3%)
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
How G.c. ranks against 87 Business Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
25th pct · of 87 peers
Franchise fee
31st pct · of 87 peers
System size
29th pct · of 87 peers
Business Services industry averages
Avg investment
$145K - $449K
Avg franchise fee
$67K
Avg system size
213
Franchises analyzed
87
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.c. | Disclosed | $40K | $54K - $76K | 10% | 28 |
| Money MailerSimilar price | Disclosed | $60K | $65K - $76K | — | 26 |
| The Ups StoreBiggest system | Disclosed | $40K | $57K - $606K | 5% | 5,487 |
| Unishippers Global LogisticsTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $30K | $17K - $233K | 15–18.5% | 191 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
G.C. Franchising Systems, Inc. requires a $39,900 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $54,000–$75,900, per the most recent FDD on file.
Yes. G.C. Franchising Systems, Inc. discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $52,686. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 10% of Gross Revenues; $750 monthly minimum for 12 months; $1,000 monthly minimum thereafter and an advertising fund contribution of 3% of Gross Revenues; $350/month minimum on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2025 FDD, G.C. Franchising Systems, Inc. has 28 total locations, with 2 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
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