Goosehead Insurance Agency charges a royalty fee of 20.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Goosehead Insurance Agency franchise is approximately 22.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $590/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Goosehead Insurance Agency has been involved in 13 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 2 pending cases. There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Goosehead Insurance Agency franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Goosehead Insurance Agency offers non-exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Goosehead Insurance Agency currently operates 1,115 locations (2025 FDD) (1,103 franchised, 12 company-owned). The system contracted by 9.9% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -7.8%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Goosehead Insurance Agency is 17.8% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Goosehead Insurance Agency FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $86K (average: $113K).

The initial franchise agreement term for Goosehead Insurance Agency is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 30 years.

Goosehead Insurance Agency's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 25 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Goosehead Insurance Agency's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Goosehead Insurance Agency provides 160 hours of initial training over approximately 2 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Goosehead Insurance Agency provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.