Baskin-Robbins vs BrightStar Care Franchise Cost 2026
Baskin-Robbins runs $97K–$394K. BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. The gap at midpoint: $72K.
Baskin-Robbins
$97K–$394K
total investment
Investment Difference
$72K
BrightStar Care costs less
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Baskin-Robbins | BrightStar Care | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $97K–$394K | $113K–$232K | BrightStar Care |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $50,000 | Baskin-Robbins |
| Royalty Rate | 5.9% | 5.25% | BrightStar Care |
| Ad Fund Fee | 5.0% | 2.5% | BrightStar Care |
| Net Worth Required | $250K | $500K | Baskin-Robbins |
| Liquid Capital | $100K | $200K | Baskin-Robbins |
| Est. Break-Even | 58.7 yr | 1.0 yr | BrightStar Care |
Baskin-Robbins Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $97K–$394K
- Franchise Fee
- $25,000
- Royalty
- 5.9%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $380K
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 $72K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. BrightStar Care also wins on royalty rate.