GoliathTechFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A GoliathTech franchise requires a total initial investment of $100K – $244K, including a $50K franchise fee. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: B. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $100K – $244K
- 33rd pct Home Services
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 54th pct Home Services
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 107
- 55th pct Home Services
- SBA default
- 0.0%
- system-wide median varies by category
Quick verdict · Home Services · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Home Services avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $100K – $244K including a $50K franchise fee.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict B (Above Average) with a risk score of 54/100.
- Auditor disclosed a going-concern note, which flagged doubt about the franchisor's ability to continue operations. Verify against the latest FDD.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- GOLIATHTECH INC.
- Predecessor
- is Les pieux Goliath
- Prior franchisor entity
- Incorporated in
- Quebec, Canada
- HQ
- 477 boulevard Poirier, Magog, Quebec, J1X 7L1, Canada
- Auditor
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $12.7M
- vs $13.9M prior year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2025
- Auditor flagged doubt about continued operations. Verify against the latest FDD before deciding.
Affiliated brands
- of GoliathTech
Other brands the franchisor or its parent operates (Item 1).
Overview
About
GoliathTech franchisees likely operate a technology-enabled service, software, or managed services business with protected territorial rights. Day-to-day operations likely involve client acquisition, service delivery or support, and account management within their assigned territory. The zero-royalty model suggests either a product-based or transaction-based revenue share, or a emerging franchisor still establishing unit economics.
- CEO
- Julian Reusing
- Founded
- 2013
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 31
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing · 10 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Fee | $50K | $50K | |
| Travel & Living Expenses While Attending Initial Training | $1K | $5K | |
| Real Estate Rental & Deposits (3 months) | $1K | $5K | |
| Equipment & Product Inventory (includes the starter equipment package) | $30K | $77K | |
| Vehicle | $0 | $65K | |
| Computer, Software & Subscription Services | $2K | $7K | |
| Advertising (3 months) | $500 | $1K | |
| Professional Fees | $1K | $5K | |
| Miscellaneous Opening Costs | $5K | $10K | |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $10K | $20K | |
| Total initial investment | $100K | $244K |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $100K – $244K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $10K – $20K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $50K – $50K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 0.00
- Ad fund
- 6.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 6.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marketing / ad fund | 6.0% of gross sales |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $12K |
| Total fee load | 6.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Home Services averages
How GoliathTech Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 107
- Opened
- 17
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 7
- Turnover rate
- 6.5%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +10.3%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +5.9%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 1
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 16 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 1 7(a) loan on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 1
- Loan volume
- $1.9M
- Median loan
- $1.9M
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 0.0%
- rates vary by category · see methodology
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- N/A
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 1
- Defaults
- 0
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SBA Lending Report
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SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 1 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 1 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 1-year lending trend
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
GoliathTech presents moderate-to-caution risk due to absent financial disclosure, unusual zero-royalty model, modest growth trajectory, and compressed contract term — franchisees cannot validate realistic return potential before committing $100k+.
Litigation (Item 3)
0 case reference(s): 3 pending, 0 settled.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Must buy proprietary products: No
- Restricted to system-approved products: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 54 / 100 rating
- 01MEDNo Item 19 disclosure (Average Revenue & Net Income not disclosed) — impossible to assess profitability or ROI on $100k-$244k investment
- 02MINOR0% royalty fee is unusual and may indicate unproven business model or cash flow concerns at franchisor level
- 03MINORModest unit growth of 10.3% YoY with only 107 locations suggests slow scaling or market saturation
- 04MEDHigh franchise fee ($49,500) relative to total investment floor ($100,000) leaves limited working capital for franchisees
- 05MINOR5-year term is shorter than industry standard (typically 10 years), creating renewal risk and instability
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Territory type | Geographic |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Governing law | Quebec |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
0 case reference(s): 3 pending, 0 settled.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 36 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 0 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and corporate
- POS system
- Fielder
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Fielder
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
57 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
GoliathTech · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a GoliathTech franchise?
The total investment to open a GoliathTech franchise ranges from $100K – $244K, with an initial franchise fee of $50K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do GoliathTech franchise owners earn?
GoliathTech does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is GoliathTech's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for GoliathTech (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many GoliathTech franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, GoliathTech has 107 total units in the United States, including 101 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 17 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is GoliathTech a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates GoliathTech as a B-grade franchise with a risk score of 54 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.