BrightStar Care vs Camp Bow Wow Franchise Cost 2026
BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. Camp Bow Wow runs $880K–$1.6M. The gap at midpoint: $1.1M.
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.1M
BrightStar Care costs less
Camp Bow Wow
$880K–$1.6M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | BrightStar Care | Camp Bow Wow | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $113K–$232K | $880K–$1.6M | BrightStar Care |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $50,000 | BrightStar Care |
| Royalty Rate | 5.25% | 7.0% | BrightStar Care |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.5% | 2.0% | Camp Bow Wow |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $1.0M | BrightStar Care |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $300K | BrightStar Care |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.0 yr | 20.4 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
Camp Bow Wow Profile
- Category
- pet
- Total Investment
- $880K–$1.6M
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 7.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
Bottom Line
BrightStar Care costs $1.1M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. BrightStar Care also wins on royalty rate.