Premium non-medical AND medical home care franchise — 427 outlets, Joint Commission Accredited, $2.41M average revenue, skilled nursing + staffing + companion care, 20 years franchising
Franchises · Medical Skilled Home Care Franchises
View FDD (2026) · Revenue Data Included · Disclosure Quality: 9/10
Our Take
BrightStar Care shows strong revenue ($1.9M) across a proven system.
Premium non-medical and medical home care franchise. 427 outlets. Joint Commission Accredited. $2.41M average revenue — highest among comprehensive care franchises. Skilled nursing + staffing + companion care. 20 years franchising. $103K-$220K investment. PE-backed.
This is the single most important question. The data below comes directly from the franchise's legally required disclosure document (FDD Item 19).
Franchisees earn a median of $1.9M/year, close to the $2.4M average — a healthy, even distribution suggesting consistent results.
This median revenue is in the top tier among non-medical home care franchises in our database.
Average Revenue
$2.4M
Median Revenue
$1.9M
More reliable benchmark
Top Performer
$14.8M
Bottom Performer
$48K
Why this matters for you:
Estimated using industry benchmark margins (no P&L disclosed by this franchise)
At median franchise revenue ($1.9M), the estimated owner take-home is roughly $345K/year — including a $50K owner salary.
This is a strong return relative to the investment — above typical franchise earnings.
Revenue is not profit. This table translates gross revenue into estimated owner take-home using industry benchmark margins. The highlighted row is closest to the median revenue ($1.9M).
| Revenue | Gross Profit | Est. Net | Owner Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500K | $210K | $74K | $124K |
| $750K | $315K | $111K | $161K |
| $1.0M | $420K | $148K | $198K |
| $1.5M | $630K | $221K | $271K |
| $2.0MMEDIAN | $840K | $295K | $345K |
| $3.0M | $1.3M | $443K | $493K |
Gross margin: 42% | Est. overhead: 20% | Franchise fees: 7% | Owner salary: $50K added
Margins estimated from industry benchmarks. Your results will depend on market, management, and tenure.
Outlet count, growth trajectory, and churn — signals of system health
Moderate, steady growth — the system is expanding without overextending. A balanced signal.
Steady growth suggests the franchisor is being selective about new franchisees, which typically means better support per franchise.
What this means for you:
Upfront investment, ongoing fees, and minimum performance requirements
What it costs to get in and what you pay ongoing.
Setup Requirements: Office-based. Joint Commission Accreditation required once reaching $15K/week or 1 year open.
Combined royalty + ad fund is 5% of gross revenue — below average, leaving you with more of each dollar earned.
These recurring fees come off the top of your revenue every month, regardless of profitability.
These fees are deducted before you see any profit. At $500K revenue with 5% combined fees, that's $25K/year going to the franchisor — before you pay rent, staff, or yourself.
Complexity, risk scoring, and key signals to watch
More strengths than watch items — the positives outweigh the negatives on paper. (11 strengths, 7 watch items)
Your franchise is only as strong as the company behind it. A weak franchisor can't deliver on training, marketing, or technology promises — regardless of how good the business model is.
A financially weak franchisor may struggle to provide training, marketing, technology, and ongoing support. If they can't sustain themselves, your investment is at risk regardless of your own performance.
Median revenue per location vs. total system size across 20 home care franchises
Each dot is one franchise system. Revenue is median gross sales per location from the most recent FDD.Blue dot = this franchise.
Key considerations before investing — your outcome depends more on you than the brand.
What it takes to operate, grow, and stay compliant inside the system.
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