BrightStar Care vs Home Instead Franchise Cost 2026
BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. Home Instead runs $115K–$125K. The gap at midpoint: $52K.
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Investment Difference
$52K
Home Instead costs less
Home Instead
$115K–$125K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | BrightStar Care | Home Instead | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $113K–$232K | $115K–$125K | Home Instead |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $59,000 | BrightStar Care |
| Royalty Rate | 5.25% | 5.0% | Home Instead |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.5% | 1.0% | Home Instead |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $200K | Home Instead |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $100K | Home Instead |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.0 yr | 0.8 yr | Home Instead |
BrightStar Care Profile
- Category
- senior care
- Total Investment
- $113K–$232K
- Franchise Fee
- $50,000
- Royalty
- 5.25%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.0M
Home Instead Profile
- Category
- senior care
- Total Investment
- $115K–$125K
- Franchise Fee
- $59,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.5M
Bottom Line
Home Instead costs $52K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Home Instead also wins on royalty rate.