BrightStar Care vs Cookout Franchise Cost 2026
BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. Cookout runs $500K–$1.2M. The gap at midpoint: $677K.
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Investment Difference
$677K
BrightStar Care costs less
Cookout
$500K–$1.2M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | BrightStar Care | Cookout | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $113K–$232K | $500K–$1.2M | BrightStar Care |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $0 | Cookout |
| Royalty Rate | 5.25% | 0.0% | Cookout |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.5% | 0.0% | Cookout |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $500K | BrightStar Care |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $250K | BrightStar Care |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.0 yr | 2.8 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
Cookout Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $500K–$1.2M
- Franchise Fee
- $0
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.5M
Bottom Line
BrightStar Care costs $677K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Cookout also wins on royalty rate.