BrightStar Care vs Wingstop Franchise Cost 2026
BrightStar Care runs $113K–$232K. Wingstop runs $389K–$902K. The gap at midpoint: $473K.
BrightStar Care
$113K–$232K
total investment
Investment Difference
$473K
BrightStar Care costs less
Wingstop
$389K–$902K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | BrightStar Care | Wingstop | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $113K–$232K | $389K–$902K | BrightStar Care |
| Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $20,000 | Wingstop |
| Royalty Rate | 5.25% | 6.0% | BrightStar Care |
| Ad Fund Fee | 2.5% | 4.0% | BrightStar Care |
| Net Worth Required | $500K | $1.2M | BrightStar Care |
| Liquid Capital | $200K | $600K | BrightStar Care |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.0 yr | 20.2 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
Wingstop Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $389K–$902K
- Franchise Fee
- $20,000
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.6M
Bottom Line
BrightStar Care costs $473K less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. BrightStar Care also wins on royalty rate.