Novus Global franchise
2026 filing · May 6, 2026Shares sales figures
Novus Global at a glance
An executive coaching and leadership training business working with individuals, teams and companies.
The business
- Franchisor
- Novus Global Franchising, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchising since
- 2024
- 2 years of selling franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Pasadena, California
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $31K–$68K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $5,000
- Plus $20,000 to $28,000 per coach for initial training
- Royalty
- 25% over $4,000 a month
- A base royalty of $1,200 a month for six months after training, then $1,500 a month, plus 25% of monthly gross revenue above $4,000 (21% after $200,000 in a year)
- Brand fund
- 2%
- 2% of gross revenue a month after training
- Agreement length
- 6 years
- Franchisor financing
- None offered
Where it is
- Franchised, 2025
- 63
- As printed in the filing
From Novus Global Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Novus Global among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Novus Global | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $49,825 | Costs less than 97% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $5,000 | Lower than 97% of franchises |
How much a Novus Global franchise costs
Opening one Novus Global costs an estimated $31,450 to $68,200. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital. It is one of the franchises under $50K.
The biggest costs are initial training for designated executive coach ($20,000 to $28,000) and coach catalyst enrollment ($5,000 to $8,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $5,000 | ||
| Initial Training for Designated Executive Coach | $20,000 | $28,000 | |
| Coach Catalyst Enrollment | $5,000 | $8,000 | |
| Marketing | $0 | $2,500 | |
| Furnishings | $0 | $2,000 | |
| Equipment | $0 | $5,000 | |
| Licenses | $500 | $1,500 | |
| Insurance Deposits and Premiums (3 months) | $500 | $3,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $250 | $5,000 | |
| Travel, Lodging, and Meal Expenses for Initial Training | $200 | $3,200 | |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $0 | $5,000 | |
| Total | $31,450 | $68,200 | |
Source: Novus Global Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 19
Novus Global franchise fee
The franchise fee is $5,000, plus $20,000 to $28,000 per coach for initial training. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Novus Global Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | A base royalty of $1,200 a month for six months after training, then $1,500 a month, plus 25% of monthly gross revenue above $4,000 (21% after $200,000 in a year). |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross revenue a month after training. |
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Novus Global Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, pages 14 and 15
Other fees as filed, from page 16. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Novus Global publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Novus Global Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 45
How Novus Global compares
Of the 221 education franchises on this site, Novus Global is the 11th cheapest to open.
| Figure | Novus Global | Typical education brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $31K | $120K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $68K | $228K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $5K | $42K | $40K |
| Brand fund | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 148 of 221 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 221 brands in education franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 34 |
| 2024 | 26 (+26) | 10 |
| 2025 | 63 (+37) | 8 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating. Company-owned counts are coaches employed by the franchisor's affiliates while it moved from contractors to franchises.
These figures don't add up as printed: the 2025 counts come to 10, but the filing shows 16. Worth asking the franchisor.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: home-based franchises and franchise failure rates.
Source: Novus Global Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, pages 50–51
Where Novus Global locations are
At the end of 2025, Novus Global had franchised locations in 19 states. The most are in California, Colorado and Texas.
- California21
- Colorado8
- Texas8
- Tennessee6
- Georgia4
- Michigan2
| State | Franchised |
|---|---|
| California | 21 |
| Colorado | 8 |
| Texas | 8 |
| Tennessee | 6 |
| Georgia | 4 |
| Michigan | 2 |
| Ohio | 2 |
| Connecticut | 1 |
| Illinois | 1 |
| Iowa | 1 |
All 19 states
| Kansas | 1 |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1 |
| Missouri | 1 |
| New Hampshire | 1 |
| New York | 1 |
| North Carolina | 1 |
| Oklahoma | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 |
| Washington | 1 |
Source: Novus Global Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, page 51
Who owns Novus Global?
Novus Global franchises are sold by Novus Global Franchising, LLC.
From Novus Global Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Novus Global Franchising, LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 11, bankruptcy on page 12
Novus Global filings
The figures on this page come from Novus Global Franchising, LLC’s 2026 filing, issued May 6, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | May 6, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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