BrightStar Care vs Burger King Franchise Cost 2026
BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. Burger King runs $1.9M–$3.3M. The gap at midpoint: $2.4M.
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Investment Difference
$2.4M
BrightStar Care costs less
Burger King
$1.9M–$3.3M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | BrightStar Care | Burger King | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $113K–$232K | $1.9M–$3.3M | BrightStar Care |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $50,000 | BrightStar Care |
| Royalty Rate | 5.25% | 4.5% | Burger King |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.5% | 4.0% | BrightStar Care |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $1.5M | BrightStar Care |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $500K | BrightStar Care |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.0 yr | 52.4 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
Burger King Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $1.9M–$3.3M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 4.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.4M
Bottom Line
BrightStar Care costs $2.4M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Burger King also wins on royalty rate.