BrightStar Care vs Mathnasium Franchise Cost 2026
BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. Mathnasium runs $112K–$149K. The gap at midpoint: $41K.
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Investment Difference
$41K
Mathnasium costs less
Mathnasium
$112K–$149K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | BrightStar Care | Mathnasium | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $113K–$232K | $112K–$149K | Mathnasium |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $49,000 | Mathnasium |
| Royalty Rate | 5.25% | 10.0% | BrightStar Care |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.5% | 2.0% | Mathnasium |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $100K | Mathnasium |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $100K | Mathnasium |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.0 yr | 6.2 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
Mathnasium Profile
- Category
- education
- Total Investment
- $112K–$149K
- Franchise Fee
- $49,000
- Royalty
- 10.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $350K
Bottom Line
Investment totals are close — $41K apart at the midpoint. The deciding factors here are royalty rate, franchise support, and which category fits your market. BrightStar Care has the lower royalty (5.25%).