Franchises · Non Medical Franchises
View FDD (2025) · Revenue Data Included · Disclosure Quality: 7/10
Our Take
Caring Senior Service is early-stage or low-data. Proceed carefully.
Non-medical in-home companion care and personal care services to the elderly and disabled or infirm adults at their homes or places of residence. Also includes retail sale of personal emergency response systems, medical history bracelets, remote patient monitoring systems, and other home safety monitoring systems.
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 $921K/year, close to the $953K average — a healthy, even distribution suggesting consistent results.
This is above the typical median for non-medical home care franchises ($400K-$600K range).
Average Revenue
$953K
Median Revenue
$921K
More reliable benchmark
Top Performer
$2.7M
Bottom Performer
$89K
Why this matters for you:
2 of 40 franchisees (5%) are in the highest revenue band (Over $2M), while 3 (8%) are in the lowest (Under $300K).
A healthy system has most franchisees in the middle bands. Heavy clustering at the bottom is a warning sign.
Estimated using industry benchmark margins (no P&L disclosed by this franchise)
At median franchise revenue ($921K), the estimated owner take-home is roughly $188K/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 ($921K).
| Revenue | Gross Profit | Est. Net | Owner Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $250K | $105K | $38K | $88K |
| $500K | $210K | $75K | $125K |
| $750K | $315K | $113K | $163K |
| $921KMEDIAN | $387K | $138K | $188K |
| $1.0M | $420K | $150K | $200K |
| $1.5M | $630K | $225K | $275K |
| $2.0M | $840K | $300K | $350K |
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.
Veteran Discount: 20% off initial Franchise Fee
Setup Requirements: Office-based (650-800 sq ft office space required, executive suite or other acceptable office types).
First 6 months: $150/bi-weekly min royalty. After 6 months: escalating minimums based on Gross Billings Targets.
Breakdown of the initial investment by category (midpoint estimates).
40% of total
33% of total · Range: $30K – $51K
6% of total · Range: $7K – $8K
5% of total · Range: $5K – $9K
5% of total · Range: Not disclosed – $12K
5% of total · Range: $4K – $7K
3% of total · Range: $2K – $5K
2% of total · Range: $800 – $4K
1% of total · Range: Not disclosed – $2K
1% of total · Range: $400 – $1K
0% of total · Range: Not disclosed – $1K
0% of total · Range: Not disclosed – $300
0% of total · Range: $50 – $250
Combined royalty + ad fund is 7% of gross revenue — in line with the industry average for non-medical home care franchises.
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 7% combined fees, that's $35K/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, 8 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.
An emerging franchise with median revenue of $921,349/year. Results depend heavily on market and operator capability.
Median Revenue
$921,349
Average Revenue
$953,065
Gross Margin
49.34%
Median Revenue
$921,349
Average Revenue
$953,065
% Meeting Average
47.5%
Key considerations before investing — your outcome depends more on you than the brand.
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $49,000 | $49,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $1,000 |
| Equipment, Furniture, Fixtures, Computer Systems, Office Supplies | $5,000 | $8,500 |
| Signage | $0 | $1,500 |
| Rent | $800 | $4,000 |
| Miscellaneous Opening Costs | $1,500 | $5,000 |
| Initial Marketing/Grand Opening Event | $6,500 | $7,500 |
| Business Permits and Licenses | $0 | $12,100 |
| Initial Inventory | $0 | $300 |
| Vehicle (2 months) | $400 | $1,000 |
| Branded Attire | $50 | $250 |
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training | $4,250 | $7,150 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $29,872 | $51,444 |
| Total | $97,372 | $148,744 |
Single territory (Franchise Agreement). Development Addendum (additional territories): $117,372-$153,156 total. Does not include royalties, marketing fees, or personal living expenses.
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Technology Fee | $1,045/month |
| Enkiscribe AI Software | $99/month (optional; Enkiscribe charges $298, franchisees pay $99) |
| Internet Advertising | $400-$1,000/month |
| Conference Attendance | $500/person (annual) + $100/person (quarterly training) |
| The Hub Back Office Support | $900/month (required first 2 years, free first 3 months) |
| GreatCare Audit Fee | $500 for up to 3 days (every 24 months) |
| Transfer Fee | 20% of then-current Franchise Fee |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 (unlimited 5-year renewals) |
| Administrative Fee (late billing) | $200 per billing period |
| Interest on Late Payments | 1.5%/month |
| Management Fee | Up to 10% of Gross Billings |
| Additional Training (virtual) | $300/person (3 days) or $500/person (5 days) |
| Additional Training (in-person) | $250/trainee/day |
| Caring University | $4/person/month |
| On-site Training | $300/day/trainer plus expenses |
Total Hours
105
Instructor-Led
37h
Self-Paced/OJT
68h
Company Introduction & Computer Orientation
Classroom + OJT (San Antonio, TX) — 8h
Process overview, roles, systems setup
Caregiver Management
Classroom + OJT (San Antonio, TX) — 16h
Recruitment, orientation, training, communication
Client Operations
Classroom + OJT (San Antonio, TX) — 14.5h
Care calls, consultations, admissions, supervisory visits, coordination
Business Management
Classroom + OJT (San Antonio/Post Training) — 12h
Business management, scheduling, billing, collection, payroll, finance
Marketing & Sales
Classroom + OJT (San Antonio, TX) — 26.5h
Referral services, online lead generation, marketing strategy
Quality & Compliance
Classroom + OJT (San Antonio, TX) — 5h
Quality assurance, process improvement, emergency preparedness
Specialty Programs
Classroom + OJT (San Antonio, TX) — 1.5h
Specialty care program certifications
What it takes to operate, grow, and stay compliant inside the system.
Variance Warning
Technology
Proprietary
Locations
28+
Countries
1 (US)
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