BrightStar Care vs Hand and Stone Franchise Cost 2026
BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. Hand and Stone runs $531K–$663K. The gap at midpoint: $424K.
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Investment Difference
$424K
BrightStar Care costs less
Hand and Stone
$531K–$663K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | BrightStar Care | Hand and Stone | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $113K–$232K | $531K–$663K | BrightStar Care |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $45,000 | Hand and Stone |
| Royalty Rate | 5.25% | 5.0% | Hand and Stone |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.5% | 3.0% | BrightStar Care |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $500K | BrightStar Care |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $250K | BrightStar Care |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.0 yr | 7.8 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
Hand and Stone Profile
- Category
- beauty
- Total Investment
- $531K–$663K
- Franchise Fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.1M
Bottom Line
BrightStar Care costs $424K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Hand and Stone also wins on royalty rate.