Homewatch CareGivers Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Homewatch CareGivers franchise: $122K–$178K investment, 5% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$122K–$178K
Franchise Fee
$50K
Non-refundable
Royalty
5%
gross revenue monthly
Ad Fund
2%
gross revenue annually
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 5% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 2% of gross sales | |
| Technology Fee | $620/monthly |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$1.4M
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.1x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
7.0%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $1.4M, you'd pay approximately $68K/year in royalties alone, plus $27K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Compliance Toolkit Fee | $3K |
| Homewatch CareGivers Care+ Initial Software Fee | $2K |
| Opening Deadline Extension Fee (if applicable) | $1K |
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