BrightStar CareFranchise Cost & FDD Overview

Senior Care — Home Care & Medical Staffing franchise. Founded in 2002. Headquartered in Gurnee, IL.

Investment

$132.5K - $235.0K

Franchise Fee

$50K

Royalty

5.25%

+ 2.5% marketing

Total Units

408

Gurnee, IL Founded 2002Senior Care · Home Care & Medical Staffing

23 notable changes in the 2025 FDD

Fees, unit trends, and item-by-item text changes from 2024 to 2025 are available in the full comparison.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a BrightStar Care franchise cost?+
The estimated initial investment for a BrightStar Care franchise ranges from $132.5K - $235.0K. This includes the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, and initial working capital as disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What is the BrightStar Care franchise fee?+
The initial franchise fee for BrightStar Care is $50K. This is a one-time payment to the franchisor for the right to operate under the brand.
What are BrightStar Care's ongoing fees?+
BrightStar Care franchisees pay a 5.25% royalty fee on gross sales and a 2.5% marketing/advertising fee. These are ongoing fees paid regularly to the franchisor.
How many BrightStar Care franchise locations are there?+
As of the latest FDD filing, BrightStar Care has 408 total locations across the United States. This figure includes both franchised and company-owned units.
Where can I find BrightStar Care's full FDD?+
FDDs are available directly from the franchisor or through FDD filing services. FranchiseDiff shows extracted comparison data from publicly available FDDs — we do not distribute the documents themselves.

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