BrightStar Care Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for BrightStar Care franchise: $132K–$235K investment, 5.25% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$132K–$235K
Franchise Fee
$25K–$70K
Non-refundable
Royalty
5.25%
net billings monthly
Ad Fund
2.5%
prior month net billings
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 5.25% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 2.5% of gross sales | |
| Technology Fee | $250/monthly |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$2.4M
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.1x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
7.8%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $2.4M, you'd pay approximately $128K/year in royalties alone, plus $61K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Expansion Option Fee | $10K |
| VetFran Discount | $-5,000 |
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