BrightStar Care vs HomeVestors Franchise Cost 2026
BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. HomeVestors runs $77K–$401K. The gap at midpoint: $66K.
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Investment Difference
$66K
BrightStar Care costs less
HomeVestors
$77K–$401K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | BrightStar Care | HomeVestors | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $113K–$232K | $77K–$401K | BrightStar Care |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $39,000 | HomeVestors |
| Royalty Rate | 5.25% | 0.0% | HomeVestors |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.5% | 6.0% | BrightStar Care |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $250K | HomeVestors |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $70K | HomeVestors |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.0 yr | 4.2 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
HomeVestors Profile
- Category
- real estate
- Total Investment
- $77K–$401K
- Franchise Fee
- $39,000
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $950K
Bottom Line
BrightStar Care costs $66K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. HomeVestors also wins on royalty rate.