BrightStar Care vs Pet Supplies Plus Franchise Cost 2026
BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. Pet Supplies Plus runs $564K–$1.4M. The gap at midpoint: $784K.
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Investment Difference
$784K
BrightStar Care costs less
Pet Supplies Plus
$564K–$1.4M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | BrightStar Care | Pet Supplies Plus | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $113K–$232K | $564K–$1.4M | BrightStar Care |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $49,900 | Pet Supplies Plus |
| Royalty Rate | 5.25% | 3.0% | Pet Supplies Plus |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.5% | 2.0% | Pet Supplies Plus |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $800K | BrightStar Care |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $400K | BrightStar Care |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.0 yr | 4.4 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
Pet Supplies Plus Profile
- Category
- pet
- Total Investment
- $564K–$1.4M
- Franchise Fee
- $49,900
- Royalty
- 3.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $2.4M
Bottom Line
BrightStar Care costs $784K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Pet Supplies Plus also wins on royalty rate.