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