BrightStar Care vs Chick-fil-A Franchise Cost 2026
BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. Chick-fil-A runs $342K–$2.2M. The gap at midpoint: $1.1M.
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.1M
BrightStar Care costs less
Chick-fil-A
$342K–$2.2M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | BrightStar Care | Chick-fil-A | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $113K–$232K | $342K–$2.2M | BrightStar Care |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $10,000 | Chick-fil-A |
| Royalty Rate | 5.25% | 0.0% | Chick-fil-A |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.5% | 0.0% | Chick-fil-A |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $0 | Chick-fil-A |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $10K | Chick-fil-A |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.0 yr | 1.3 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
Chick-fil-A Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $342K–$2.2M
- Franchise Fee
- $10,000
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $8.1M
Bottom Line
BrightStar Care costs $1.1M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Chick-fil-A also wins on royalty rate.