BrightStar Care vs Buffalo Wild Wings Franchise Cost 2026
BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. Buffalo Wild Wings runs $1.6M–$3.9M. The gap at midpoint: $2.6M.
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.6M
BrightStar Care costs less
Buffalo Wild Wings
$1.6M–$3.9M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | BrightStar Care | Buffalo Wild Wings | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $113K–$232K | $1.6M–$3.9M | BrightStar Care |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $50,000 | BrightStar Care |
| Royalty Rate | 5.25% | 5.0% | Buffalo Wild Wings |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.5% | 3.5% | BrightStar Care |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $1.5M | BrightStar Care |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $750K | BrightStar Care |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.0 yr | 22.7 yr | BrightStar Care |
BrightStar Care Profile
- Category
- senior care
- Total Investment
- $113K–$232K
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.25%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.0M
Buffalo Wild Wings Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.6M–$3.9M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $3.5M
Bottom Line
BrightStar Care costs $2.6M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Buffalo Wild Wings also wins on royalty rate.