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BrightStar Care Franchise Investment Costs & Requirements
Investment Information for Prospective Franchise Partners
Wondering what it takes to get started with a BrightStar Care home care franchise? Our initial investment ranges from $126,464* to $217,486* to open a new location, and the typical franchisee has a minimum of $150,000* in liquid assets. We also recommend franchisees have at least one year of living expenses in the bank or another source of income to cover household expenses while their business grows.
BrightStar Care is one of the most respected home care franchise opportunities available today, backed by a proven business model, advanced technology, and a support team dedicated to helping you build a business that makes a real difference in your community.
How Much Does a BrightStar Care Franchise Cost?
Your initial investment covers the key elements needed to open and operate a BrightStar Care office. Here's a look at what you can expect:
- Initial Franchise Fee: $50,000*
- Estimated Total Investment Range: $126,464* to $217,486*
- Required Liquid Capital: $150,000* minimum
Initial Investment*** - Item 7 Breakdown From Our 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document
| Type of Expenditure | Minimum Investment | Maximum Investment |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Office Space | $4,000 | $9,600 |
| Furnishings | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Computer Infrastructure Package | $4,000 | $9,500 |
| Signage | $400 | $5,000 |
| Utility Deposit | $300 | $500 |
| Marketing Material | $250 | $500 |
| Office Supplies | $600 | $730 |
| Printing, Reproduction & Postage | $0 | $300 |
| Business & Required Licenses | $200 | $10,000 |
| Local Marketing Spend | $3,000 | $5,250 |
| Electronic Visit Verification | $0 | $2,000 |
| Director of Nursing | $0 | $8,658 |
| Business Insurance | $1,740 | $5,000 |
| Worker's Comp Insurance | $445 | $3,300 |
| Travel for Training | $3,700 | $7,500 |
| Legal Fees | $2,000 | $5,500 |
| JC Accreditation | $0 | $6,192 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $53,829 | $83,956 |
| TOTAL | $126,464 | $217,486 |
***Complete Investment Information is available in our Franchise Disclosure Document.
SBA Small Business Lending
At BrightStar Care®, our experienced support team can help you find
a funding solution for your business. Contact us to see if you prequalify
for SBA financing.