American Family Care vs BrightStar Care Franchise Cost 2026
American Family Care runs $1.0M–$1.6M. BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. The gap at midpoint: $1.2M.
American Family Care
$1.0M–$1.6M
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.2M
BrightStar Care costs less
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | American Family Care | BrightStar Care | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.0M–$1.6M | $113K–$232K | BrightStar Care |
| Franchise Fee | $60,000 | $50,000 | BrightStar Care |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 5.25% | BrightStar Care |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 2.5% | American Family Care |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $500K | BrightStar Care |
| Liquid Capital | $550K | $200K | BrightStar Care |
| Est. Break-Even | 6.1 yr | 1.0 yr | BrightStar Care |
American Family Care Profile
- Category
- health
- Total Investment
- $1.0M–$1.6M
- Franchise Fee
- $60,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.2M
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 $1.2M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. BrightStar Care also wins on royalty rate.