Quick Verdict · who it fits
Goliathtech fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale home services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$100K - $244K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$50K
Royalty (Item 6)
$0.00 + 6% ad
System size (Item 20)
108 +5
Agreement term
5 yrs
Years in business
22+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
40 days
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
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Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2026 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.
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
107
Total units open
17
Units opened last year
3
Units closed last year
10
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How Goliathtech ranks against 254 Home Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
33rd pct · of 254 peers
Franchise fee
40th pct · of 254 peers
System size
66th pct · of 254 peers
Home Services industry averages
Avg investment
$156K - $287K
Avg franchise fee
$52K
Avg system size
150
Franchises analyzed
254
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goliathtech | None | $50K | $100K - $244K | $0.00 | 108 |
| Pro-Lift DoorsSimilar price | Disclosed | $65K | $159K - $244K | 6% | 56 |
| BranchesBiggest system | Disclosed | $68K | $80K - $114K | 6% | 8,086 |
| CBDTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $20K | $154K - $511K | 7.25% | 84 |
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Brand Analysis
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Brand Analysis
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Brand Analysis
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Goliathtech requires a $49,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $100,000–$244,000, per the most recent FDD on file.
Goliathtech franchises are sold by Goliathtech, Inc., the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.
No. Goliathtech does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.
Franchisees pay a royalty of $0.00 and an advertising fund contribution of 6% of product purchases on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Goliathtech has 108 total locations, with 5 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. Goliathtech's most recent FDD documents approximately 40 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
Yes. Goliathtech grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, Goliathtech discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years, a renewal fee of $12,375, a transfer fee of $9,900. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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