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BrightStar Care vs Right at Home Franchise Cost 2026

BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. Right at Home runs $81K–$145K. The gap at midpoint: $59K.

BrightStar Care

$113K–$232K

total investment

Investment Difference

$59K

Right at Home costs less

Right at Home

$81K–$145K

total investment

Cost Breakdown

Category BrightStar Care Right at Home Lower Cost
Total Investment $113K–$232K $81K–$145K Right at Home
Franchise Fee $50,000 $49,500 Right at Home
Royalty Rate 5.25% 5.0% Right at Home
Ad Fund Fee 2.5% 2.0% Right at Home
Net Worth Required $500K $200K Right at Home
Liquid Capital $200K $75K Right at Home
Est. Break-Even 1.0 yr 1.1 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
Full BrightStar Care Cost Breakdown →

Right at Home Profile

Category
senior care
Total Investment
$81K–$145K
Franchise Fee
$49,500
Royalty
5.0%
Est. Annual Revenue
$1.1M
Full Right at Home Cost Breakdown →

Bottom Line

Right at Home costs $59K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Right at Home also wins on royalty rate.