BrightStar Care vs Taco Bell Franchise Cost 2026
BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. Taco Bell runs $575K–$3.4M. The gap at midpoint: $1.8M.
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.8M
BrightStar Care costs less
Taco Bell
$575K–$3.4M
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | BrightStar Care | Taco Bell | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $113K–$232K | $575K–$3.4M | BrightStar Care |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $45,000 | Taco Bell |
| Royalty Rate | 5.25% | 5.5% | BrightStar Care |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.5% | 4.25% | BrightStar Care |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $1.5M | BrightStar Care |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $750K | BrightStar Care |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.0 yr | 46.1 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
Taco Bell Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $575K–$3.4M
- Franchise Fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 5.5%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.9M
Bottom Line
BrightStar Care costs $1.8M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. BrightStar Care also wins on royalty rate.