Ace Hardware vs BrightStar Care Franchise Cost 2026
Ace Hardware runs $286K–$2.1M. BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. The gap at midpoint: $1.0M.
Ace Hardware
$286K–$2.1M
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.0M
BrightStar Care costs less
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Ace Hardware | BrightStar Care | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $286K–$2.1M | $113K–$232K | BrightStar Care |
| Franchise Fee | $5,000 | $50,000 | Ace Hardware |
| Royalty Rate | 0.0% | 5.25% | Ace Hardware |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 2.5% | Ace Hardware |
| Net Worth Required | $400K | $500K | Ace Hardware |
| Liquid Capital | $250K | $200K | BrightStar Care |
| Est. Break-Even | 5.3 yr | 1.0 yr | BrightStar Care |
Ace Hardware Profile
- Category
- retail
- Total Investment
- $286K–$2.1M
- Franchise Fee
- $5,000
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.8M
BrightStar Care Profile
- Category
- senior care
- Total Investment
- $113K–$232K
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.25%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.0M
Bottom Line
BrightStar Care costs $1.0M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Ace Hardware also wins on royalty rate.