BrightStar Care vs Jersey Mike's Franchise Cost 2026
BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. Jersey Mike's runs $252K–$755K. The gap at midpoint: $331K.
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Investment Difference
$331K
BrightStar Care costs less
Jersey Mike's
$252K–$755K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | BrightStar Care | Jersey Mike's | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $113K–$232K | $252K–$755K | BrightStar Care |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $18,500 | Jersey Mike's |
| Royalty Rate | 5.25% | 6.5% | BrightStar Care |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.5% | 2.0% | Jersey Mike's |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $300K | Jersey Mike's |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $100K | Jersey Mike's |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.0 yr | 13.7 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
Jersey Mike's Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $252K–$755K
- Franchise Fee
- $18,500
- Royalty
- 6.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.0M
Bottom Line
BrightStar Care costs $331K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. BrightStar Care also wins on royalty rate.