BrightStar Cost Comparisons

About BrightStar

Shelly Sun and husband J.D. Sun were already franchisees for two hotel chains when they started BrightStar Care in 2002. They began franchising the company just three years later. BrightStar Care franchisees offer both medical and nonmedical home care services, as well as medical staffing.

A Small Investment That Can Pay Big Dividends. This is a low overhead, quick to break-even, fast ramp-up, repeat customer business. We know how important it is to hit the ground running and we will help your home health care franchise do just that. We will show you how to start acquiring clients and staff before you open your doors!
Fill out our online form to receive our FDD to find out for yourself how well we did for our first three years. Choosing to start a health care franchise is a big decision. Our business model is proven and will help you mitigate the risks with starting a new business.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a 36-unit BrightStar Senior Living Community franchise is $1,090,500 to $1,729,500 (if you intend to lease the Community’s land and building) and $7,943,000 to $9,808,500 (if you intend to buy the Community’s land and building, depending on the state). This includes $53,390 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a 41 to 44-unit BrightStar Senior Living Community franchise is $1,161,308 to $1,685,480 (if you intend to lease the Community’s land and building) and $10,153,300 to $11,588,500 (if you intend to buy the Community’s land and building, depending on the state). This includes $53,390 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.

VetFran Incentive: $5,000 discount off the franchise fee.

Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and in Asia, Australia/New Zealand,
Canada and Western Europe   

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Senior Health Services Franchise Opportunities

Below is a quick comparison of BrightStar against other Senior Health Services franchises and business opportunities. For an in depth comparison of BrightStar with another opportunity including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options click on the name of the company to view the detailed comparison.

Franchise Franchise Fee Royalty Advertising Fee Development Costs
A Right Place For Seniors $42,500 8% 2% $61,225-$83,875
Aging Excellence $20,500 5% $33,700-$51,200
Assisted Living Locators $49,500 8%+ 2% $67,490-$87,240
Country Place Living $37,500 5% 5% $600,000-$2,300,000
Family Care Homes $35,000 6% 2% $181,000-$268,000
Majestic Residences $60,000 6% $108,090-$860,400
Mastercare $28,000-$37,000 $117,800-$215,450
Seniors Blue Book $30,000-$80,000 6% $57,530-$163,220
Signal Health Group N/A $41,100-$156,400
Time For Fitness $30,000 5% $58,000-$68,000