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Brightway Insurance vs Padgett Business Services

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Brightway Insurance and Padgett Business Services are financial services franchises. Brightway Insurance requires an investment of $43K – $187K while Padgett Business Services requires $117K – $117K. On SBA loan performance, Padgett Business Services has a lower charge-off rate (8.7%) compared to Brightway Insurance (18.2%). FranchiseVerdict rates Brightway Insurance B (Above average) and Padgett Business Services A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$43K – $187K
$117K – $117K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$63K
Royalty Rate
No traditional royalty; instead Brightway retains 20% of Brightway Sales Commissions on New Business (franchisee retains 80%) and 50% on Renewal Business (franchisee retains 50%), paid directly by Contracted Companies to Brightway.
Greater of 9% of Gross Receipts OR minimum monthly amounts (startup): $100-$1,700/mo escalating over term; conversion franchises pay 9% (5% year 1, 6.5% year 2 if timely); Padgett intends to increase to 12% effective Jan 1, 2027
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/AOutlet subset
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
18.2% (11 loans)
8.7% (65 loans)
Total Units
354
167
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2008
1988
FDD Year
2026
2025