Chick-fil-A vs Home Instead Franchise Cost 2026
Chick-fil-A runs $342K–$2.2M. Home Instead runs $115K–$125K. The gap at midpoint: $1.2M.
Chick-fil-A
$342K–$2.2M
total investment
Investment Difference
$1.2M
Home Instead costs less
Home Instead
$115K–$125K
total investment
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Chick-fil-A | Home Instead | Lower Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Investment | $342K–$2.2M | $115K–$125K | Home Instead |
| Franchise Fee | $10,000 | $59,000 | Chick-fil-A |
| Royalty Rate | 0.0% | 5.0% | Chick-fil-A |
| Ad Fund Fee | 0.0% | 1.0% | Chick-fil-A |
| Net Worth Required | $0 | $200K | Chick-fil-A |
| Liquid Capital | $10K | $100K | Chick-fil-A |
| Est. Break-Even | 1.3 yr | 0.8 yr | Home Instead |
Chick-fil-A Profile
- Category
- food
- Total Investment
- $342K–$2.2M
- Franchise Fee
- $10,000
- Royalty
- 0.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $8.1M
Home Instead Profile
- Category
- senior care
- Total Investment
- $115K–$125K
- Franchise Fee
- $59,000
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Est. Annual Revenue
- $1.5M
Bottom Line
Home Instead costs $1.2M less to open at the midpoint. That difference goes toward working capital or a second location. Chick-fil-A also wins on royalty rate.