BrightStar Care vs Dunkin' Franchise Cost 2026
BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. Dunkin' runs $526K–$1.8M. The gap at midpoint: $995K.
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Investment Difference
$995K
BrightStar Care costs less
Dunkin'
$526K–$1.8M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | BrightStar Care | Dunkin' | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $113K–$232K | $526K–$1.8M | BrightStar Care |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $40,000 | Dunkin' |
| Royalty Rate | 5.25% | 5.9% | BrightStar Care |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.5% | 5.0% | BrightStar Care |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $500K | BrightStar Care |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $250K | BrightStar Care |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.0 yr | 96.5 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
Dunkin' Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $526K–$1.8M
- Franchise Fee
- $40,000
- Royalty
- 5.9%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.1M
Bottom Line
BrightStar Care costs $995K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. BrightStar Care also wins on royalty rate.