Home Instead Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Home Instead franchise: $91K–$270K investment, 0.05% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$91K–$270K
Franchise Fee
$54K
Non-refundable
Royalty
0.05%
gross sales bimonthly
Ad Fund
0.02%
gross sales monthly
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 0.05% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 0.02% of gross sales | |
| Technology Fee | $500/monthly |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$2.6M
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.0x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
0.1%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $2.6M, you'd pay approximately $1K/year in royalties alone, plus $522/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| VetFran Discount (honorably discharged veterans) | $43K |
| Additional Trainee Fee | — |
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