GC GRAVITY
Company Information
1155 Valentine Ave SE Pacific, WA 98047
We are a Washington limited liability company and conduct business under the name of our company, Gravity Franchising LLC. We franchise businesses that operate “Gravity” or “GC” drive thrus (each a “Drive Thru”) with an inspiring, compelling customer environment, and a superior customer experience, that specialize in coffee and energy drinks (the “Gravity Products”), and may also offer a choice of smoothies, foods, other beverages, branded merchandise, and other products and services. We have no other business activities. We neither presently operate, nor intend to operate, Drive Thrus. We have offered franchises for Gravity Drive Thrus since the issuance date of this disclosure document. We have not previously offered franchises in any other line of business. We were incorporated on July 9, 2018 as “GC Coffee Franchising LLC”, but had no operations until 2020; we changed our name to Gravity Franchising LLC on April 9, 2020.
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
9/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Investment Accessibility
10/10
Summary of potential earnings
$979,932 / unit
Average Revenue During 2021Retail Stores
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $54,900 Maximum: $54,900
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $190,400 Maximum: $346,900
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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