BrightStar Care vs Comfort Keepers Franchise Cost 2026
BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. Comfort Keepers runs $86K–$148K. The gap at midpoint: $55K.
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Investment Difference
$55K
Comfort Keepers costs less
Comfort Keepers
$86K–$148K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | BrightStar Care | Comfort Keepers | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $113K–$232K | $86K–$148K | Comfort Keepers |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $42,500 | Comfort Keepers |
| Royalty Rate | 5.25% | 5.0% | Comfort Keepers |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.5% | 2.0% | Comfort Keepers |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $250K | Comfort Keepers |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $75K | Comfort Keepers |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.0 yr | 1.1 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
Comfort Keepers Profile
- Category
- senior care
- Total Investment
- $86K–$148K
- Franchise Fee
- $42,500
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.2M
Bottom Line
Comfort Keepers costs $55K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Comfort Keepers also wins on royalty rate.