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Senior_care

BrightStar Care Franchise Cost 2026

Total investment: $113,368–$232,106. Franchise fee: $50,000. Royalty: 5.25% + 2.5% ad fee. Based on FDD disclosure data.

$50,000
Franchise Fee
One-time brand license
$113,368–$232,106
Total Investment
Full startup range
5.25% + 2.5% ad
Royalty Rate
Monthly % of gross revenue
$2000K
Est. Annual Revenue
Per unit estimate

Startup Cost Breakdown

Item 7 FDD disclosure categories for BrightStar Care

Real Estate & Buildout $20,000
Equipment & Fixtures $10,000
Initial Inventory $5,000
Initial Marketing $20,000
Working Capital Reserve $60,000

Qualification Requirements

Net Worth Required
$500,000
Liquid Capital Required
$200,000

vs. Senior_care Average

Investment vs. Category Avg
+48% vs. avg ($117K)
Royalty vs. Category Avg
+0.3% vs. avg (5.0%)

Break-Even Estimate

Rough estimate based on industry-average net margins for senior_care franchises. Actual results vary.

~1.0 years

Based on $2000K estimated annual revenue, 12% net margin, and 5.25+2.5% royalty burden.

This is an estimate only. Call current franchisees (listed in FDD Item 20) for real-world data.

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Data Sources

Investment ranges, royalty rates, and fee structures: Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under the FTC Franchise Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 436). Revenue estimates: Item 19 Financial Performance Representations where available. Updated March 2026.