CarePatrol Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for CarePatrol franchise: $65K–$136K investment, 10% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$65K–$136K
Franchise Fee
$20K–$57K
Non-refundable
Royalty
10%
Gross Sales. Standard offering: 10% months 1–24, 12% months 25+. Reduced offering: 15% of Gross Sales (all months). Both tiers subject to escalating monthly minimums: Standard $300/mo (months 3–12) rising to $1,500/mo (months 49+); Reduced $475/mo (months 3–12) rising to $2,350/mo (months 49+). Paid monthly, 2 months in arrears.
Ad Fund
1%
Gross Sales (min $300/month; may increase to 2%, min $600/month)
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 10% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 1% of gross sales |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$346K
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.2x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
11.0%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $346K, you'd pay approximately $35K/year in royalties alone, plus $3K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Initial Training Fee | $10K |
| Initial Contact Center Fee (first 6 months) | $5K |
| Initial Software License Fee | $595 |
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