The Growth Coach

Franchise Information

Analyzed filing: MN · File #262071544

Filed: May 15, 2026

FDD Issued: Apr 16, 2026

Extracted: Aug 1, 2026

Verified family consensus investment high tie:family=mn:36027-202604|values=563490,63400|current=63400

Franchisor Details

Name: G.C. Franchising Systems, Inc.

Parent: BDS Equity Holdings, LLC

Address: 80 South Columbus Street, Sunbury, Ohio 43074

Phone: (614) 729-8517

Website: www.TheGrowthCoach.com

Franchising Since: 2002

Industry & Qualifications

Industry

Business Services

Veteran Discount

5.0%

Multi-Unit Discount

18.8%

Franchise Fee

$39,900

Royalty

10.0%

Ad Fund: 3.0%

Total Investment

$48K - $63K

Initial Term

5 years

Renewable

Outlet Information

Total Outlets (2025)

Franchised

Opened (Last Year)

Closed (Last Year)

-8

Churn Breakdown (Last Year)

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Reacquired

Exclusive Territory

Yes

Territory defined by number of businesses (12,500 to 15,000 base). Additional $5...

Item 19 (Financial Performance)

Disclosed

Data presented in thirds and cumulatively. 20 franchises open a year before 2025...

Financial Performance (Item 19)

Avg Unit Volume (through Dec 2025)

$103,940

Median

$64,611

Highest

$421,935

% Achieving Avg

37.0%

Sample Size

20 units

Legal History

Litigation: Yes

Multiple actions disclosed including lawsuit against former franchisee David Kelly for breach of con...

Bankruptcy: None

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Number	File name	Source State	Filing Date	Actions
994938462	MN_36027-202604-07_gc-franchising-systems-inc.pdf Alternate source copy · newest filing	MN	May 15, 2026	Restricted
262071544	MN_36027-202604-08_gc-franchising-systems-inc.pdf Canonical 2026 analysis · verified	MN	May 15, 2026	Restricted
1534141700	MN_33202-202503-02_gc-franchising-systems-inc.pdf Canonical 2025 analysis	MN	Apr 25, 2025	Restricted
2063403472	MN_33202-202503-03_gc-franchising-systems-inc.pdf Alternate source copy	MN	Apr 25, 2025	Restricted
230030	441957_Franchise__Growth_Coach_EFDID__441957_Maryland_230030.pdf Alternate source copy	MD	Apr 1, 2025 FDD issue date	Restricted
210727	441957_Franchise__Growth_Coach_EFDID__441957_Illinois_210727.pdf Alternate source copy	IL	Apr 1, 2025 FDD issue date	Restricted
223173	441957_Franchise__Growth_Coach_EFDID__441957_Virginia_223173.pdf Alternate source copy	VA	Apr 1, 2025 FDD issue date	Restricted
211972	441957_Franchise__Growth_Coach_EFDID__441957_New York_211972.pdf Alternate source copy	NY	Apr 1, 2025 FDD issue date	Restricted
971128568	MN_31077-202404-12_gc-franchising-systems-inc.pdf Alternate source copy	MN	May 8, 2024	Restricted
1942200816	MN_31077-202404-13_gc-franchising-systems-inc.pdf Alternate source copy	MN	May 8, 2024	Restricted
139685	441957_Franchise__Growth_Coach_EFDID__441957_Virginia_139685.pdf Canonical 2024 analysis	VA	Apr 5, 2024 FDD issue date	Restricted
152680	441957_Franchise__Growth_Coach_EFDID__441957_New York_152680.pdf Alternate source copy	NY	Apr 5, 2024 FDD issue date	Restricted
154589	441957_Franchise__Growth_Coach_EFDID__441957_Maryland_154589.pdf Alternate source copy	MD	Apr 5, 2024 FDD issue date	Restricted
62383	441957_Franchise__Growth_Coach_EFDID__441957_North Dakota_62383.pdf Alternate source copy	ND	Apr 1, 2023 FDD issue date	Restricted
58598	441957_Franchise__Growth_Coach_EFDID__441957_Virginia_58598.pdf Alternate source copy	VA	Apr 1, 2023 FDD issue date	Restricted
69144	441957_Franchise__Growth_Coach_EFDID__441957_New York_69144.pdf Canonical 2023 analysis	NY	Apr 1, 2023 FDD issue date	Restricted
19574	441957_Franchise__Growth_Coach_EFDID__441957_North Dakota_19574.pdf Canonical 2022 analysis	ND	Apr 11, 2022 FDD issue date	Restricted

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