4 brands
Senior Care Franchise Costs 2026
In-home senior care and companion services. Minimal overhead, aging-population tailwinds, and some of the highest revenue-per-unit numbers in franchising.
$81K
Lowest Entry
Right at Home
$130K
Avg. Investment
Across 4 brands
$50,250
Avg. Franchise Fee
One-time cost
5.1%
Avg. Royalty
Monthly % of revenue
All Senior Care Franchises
| Brand | Franchise Fee | Total Investment | Royalty | Est. Revenue | Break-Even |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Right at Home | $49,500 | $81,550–$145,250 | 5.0%+2.0% | $1,100,000 | ~1.1 yr |
| Comfort Keepers | $42,500 | $86,800–$148,050 | 5.0%+2.0% | $1,200,000 | ~1.1 yr |
| BrightStar Care | $50,000 | $113,368–$232,106 | 5.25%+2.5% | $2,000,000 | ~1.0 yr |
| Home Instead | $59,000 | $115,000–$125,000 | 5.0%+1.0% | $1,500,000 | ~0.8 yr |
Senior Care Franchise Details
Right at Home
$81,550–$145,250 total investment
$49,500
Franchise fee
5.0% + 2.0%
Royalty + ad fee
$1,100,000
Est. annual revenue
~1.1 yr
Break-even est.
RE $10,000
Equip $5,000
Inv $2,000
Mkt $12,000
WC $35,000
Comfort Keepers
$86,800–$148,050 total investment
$42,500
Franchise fee
5.0% + 2.0%
Royalty + ad fee
$1,200,000
Est. annual revenue
~1.1 yr
Break-even est.
RE $12,000
Equip $5,000
Inv $2,000
Mkt $12,000
WC $40,000
BrightStar Care
$113,368–$232,106 total investment
$50,000
Franchise fee
5.25% + 2.5%
Royalty + ad fee
$2,000,000
Est. annual revenue
~1.0 yr
Break-even est.
RE $20,000
Equip $10,000
Inv $5,000
Mkt $20,000
WC $60,000
Home Instead
$115,000–$125,000 total investment
$59,000
Franchise fee
5.0% + 1.0%
Royalty + ad fee
$1,500,000
Est. annual revenue
~0.8 yr
Break-even est.
RE $15,000
Equip $8,000
Inv $2,000
Mkt $15,000
WC $50,000
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Data Sources
Investment ranges, royalty rates, and fee structures: Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under the FTC Franchise Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 436). Revenue estimates: Item 19 Financial Performance Representations where available. Updated March 2026.