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Steps to Start Your Goosehead Insurance Franchise

From the moment you consider joining the Goosehead family as a franchise owner, we’re here to simplify the process and provide all the support you need. Below, we've outlined the process that will take you from where you are now to launching your franchise with confidence. 

Initial Inquiry

Technology Showcase

Investment Opportunity

Resource Introductions

Open House

Business Planning

Contract Signing

Launch

Who is our ideal Candidate?

Initial Inquiry

1. Initial Inquiry

Start your Goosehead franchise journey with a simple online application. From there, our dedicated team will reach out to discuss the process, answer your questions, and ensure our goals and visions align before moving forward together. 
Technology Showcase

2. Technology Showcase

Discover how Goosehead's innovative technology simplifies customer choices, accelerates quoting, and transforms marketing. From our proprietary referral partner tool to our industry-leading quoting platform, see how we optimize lead generation and streamline your sales process.  
Investment Opportunity

3. Investment Opportunity

Explore a tailored investment opportunity designed for long-term success. Our financial model breaks down startup costs, operational expenses, and realistic earnings, giving you the insights to make informed decisions. Discover growth strategies, key milestones, and how scaling can maximize your revenue. 
Contract Signing

4. Resource Introductions

Get connected with the experts who will help launch and grow your agency. Meet your Franchise Development Regional Manager and Agency Manager and together, they’ll guide you through preparation, strategy, and growth to ensure a smooth start and long-term success. 
Open House

5. Open House

Join Goosehead Insurance's Open House to explore the opportunity of launching your own business. Tour our headquarters, meet with franchise leaders, analyze your market, and participate in a business planning workshop. Leave with actionable insights and resources to prepare for a successful launch! 
Business Planning

6. Business Planning

Turn your vision into a scalable, actionable business plan with support from key team members like your Franchise Development Regional Manager and Agency Manager. Leverage insights from your Open House, identify market opportunities, set growth milestones, and craft a targeted strategy tailored to your goals. 
Contract Signing

7. Contract Signing

After your Open House, you’ll move into the contract phase with the full support of your territory manager in addition to the advice of your personal advisors. Together, you’ll finalize your agreement, and once it’s signed and the franchise fee is paid, you’re officially part of the Goosehead family. From there, we’ll get you trained and set up for success, so you can start building your future. 
Launch

8. Launch

Your franchise journey starts with hands-on training to prepare you to run your business successfully. We provide everything you need, from mastering operations and connecting with clients to creating marketing strategies. With ongoing support and training, you’ll always have the tools to grow and thrive every step of the way. 
Who is our ideal Candidate?

9. Who is our ideal Candidate?

Are you ready to build something extraordinary? We’re looking for candidates with the drive to own and operate a business, a track record of achieving results, and the skills to lead a top-performing team. If this sounds like you, it’s time to take the next step toward a rewarding franchise opportunity!

Set up and Cost

  • Initial Franchise Fee: $50,000*
  • Initial Investment: $60,000 - $108,500*
  • Royalty Fee: 20-50%
  • Renewable Franchise Term

* = subject to fees and other start up expenses

Real Stories, Real Success: Hear from Our Agency Owners

Get a glimpse into life as a Goosehead franchise owner from our franchisees. These real-life stories share their paths to success, lessons learned, and the support they’ve received from the Goosehead team. Explore their experiences to see how you, too, can thrive with Goosehead.

FAQ’s

Great entrepreneurs naturally have a lot of questions about owning an agency, so we’ve put together some of the most frequently asked questions here> 

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