How much does a Goliathtech franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $100,000–$244,000, including a $49,500 initial franchise fee.

How much do Goliathtech franchise owners make?

Goliathtech discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a Goliathtech franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Goliathtech scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 6% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Goliathtech franchise

Buyer-Advocate Franchise · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

$100,000–$244,000

Total fees

6% of sales

Outlets

107

Closure signals

3 ceased, 1 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Goliathtech worth it? How it compares to 223 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	6% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $100,000	about average (median $128,950)
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	2.8% of outlets	about average
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Franchisor explicitly declines to provide financial performance representations; directs franchisees to contact management or FTC if received.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Net loss 11 outlets 2022-2023; recovered 10 in 2024; terminations and closures ongoing.

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Goliathtech franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Goliathtech franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $100,000–$244,000, including a $49,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do Goliathtech franchise owners make?: Goliathtech discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the Goliathtech franchise failure rate?: Net loss 11 outlets 2022-2023; recovered 10 in 2024; terminations and closures ongoing.
Is a Goliathtech franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Goliathtech scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 6% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 34061-202505-12 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Goliathtech or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.