American Family Care vs Home Instead Franchise Cost 2026
American Family Care runs $1.0M–$1.6M. Home Instead runs $115K–$125K. The gap at midpoint: $1.2M.
American Family Care
$1.0M–$1.6M
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.2M
Home Instead costs less
Home Instead
$115K–$125K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | American Family Care | Home Instead | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $1.0M–$1.6M | $115K–$125K | Home Instead |
| Franchise Fee | $60,000 | $59,000 | Home Instead |
| Royalty Rate | 6.0% | 5.0% | Home Instead |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.0% | 1.0% | Home Instead |
| Net Worth Required | $1.5M | $200K | Home Instead |
| Liquid Capital | $550K | $100K | Home Instead |
| Est. Break-Even | 6.1 yr | 0.8 yr | Home Instead |
American Family Care Profile
- Category
- health
- Total Investment
- $1.0M–$1.6M
- Franchise Fee
- $60,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.2M
Home Instead Profile
- Category
- senior care
- Total Investment
- $115K–$125K
- Franchise Fee
- $59,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.5M
Bottom Line
Home Instead costs $1.2M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Home Instead also wins on royalty rate.