CarePatrol
Health Score
72 Our derived Health Score (1–100) = growth (30%) + fees (20%) + scale (20%) + transparency (15%) + data quality (15%) high_royalty_ratevariable_royalty_modelhigh_required_marketing_spend
Investment Range Total estimated initial investment from the FDD, including franchise fee, build-out, equipment, and working capital.
$65K–$136K
Franchise Fee One-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor for the right to operate under their brand.
$20,000–$57,000
Royalty Ongoing fee paid to the franchisor, typically a percentage of gross revenue, paid weekly or monthly.
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.
Total Units Total number of franchised and company-owned locations currently operating.
201
+16.2% growth
Initial Investment Breakdown
| Category | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $57,000 |
| Initial Training Fee | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Initial Contact Center Fee (6 months) | $4,800 | $4,800 |
| Travel Expenses for Training | $2,500 | $5,200 |
| Real Estate & Related Expenses | $150 | $200 |
| Office Equipment | $1,100 | $2,250 |
| Computer Systems | $2,500 | $3,750 |
| Signs | $0 | $550 |
| Certified Senior Advisor Certification | $1,495 | $1,795 |
| Professional Fees & Business Licenses | $1,725 | $2,725 |
| Vehicle — Deposit & 3 Lease Payments | $0 | $5,000 |
| Insurance (3–6 months) | $650 | $2,500 |
| Additional Funds (3–6 months working capital) | $20,000 | $40,000 |
| Total | $64,920 | $135,770 |
Financial Performance (Item 19)
Avg Revenue Average gross revenue reported by franchisees in the FDD's Item 19 financial performance representation.
$346K
Median Revenue Middle value of reported revenues — half of units earn more, half earn less. Often more useful than average.
$192K
Sample Size Number of franchise locations included in the financial performance data. Larger samples are more reliable.
147
Above Average Percentage of reporting units that earned above the system average. Below 50% means a few top performers skew the average up.
35%
Reporting period: 2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31
Unit Growth
| Year | Total Units | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 160 | — | — |
| 2023 | 173 | — | — |
| 2024 | 201 | — | — |
Other Ongoing Fees
| Fee | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Fee | $$449/month | monthly |
| Local Marketing Spend | $2% of Gross Sales (min $1,000/month) | monthly |
| Contact Center Fee (after month 6) | $$799/month | monthly |
| Google Workspace Fee | $$18/month per account | monthly |
| Accounting Software (QuickBooks Online Plus) | $$85–$100/month | monthly |
| Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) Certification | $$1,495–$1,795 initial; $175/year renewal | annual renewal |
| National Trade Organization Membership | $$200–$500/year | annually |
| Annual Conference Registration | $Up to $750 for 2 attendees; $350/attendee thereafter | annually |
| Annual Conference Absentee Fee | $$1,500 | as incurred |
| Renewal Fee (15-year renewal) | $$15,000 | upon renewal |
| Audit / Underreporting Penalty | $$300/day/person + expenses + underpayment + $5,000 penalty + interest (only if understatement >2%) | as incurred |
Quick Facts
Fee Burden Combined percentage of gross revenue paid in ongoing fees (royalty + advertising/marketing fund).
11%
royalty + ad fund
Franchised Number of locations owned by independent franchisees, not the franchisor.
201
Company-Owned Locations owned directly by the franchisor. High ratios can signal corporate confidence — or difficulty selling franchises.
0
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Source: FDD filed in MN, 2025. Extracted 2026-04-05.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is CarePatrol a franchise?
- Yes, CarePatrol is a franchise with 201 locations. Prospective owners purchase the right to operate under the CarePatrol brand and system by signing a franchise agreement and paying a franchise fee. The full terms are disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
- How much does it cost to open a CarePatrol franchise?
- The total initial investment for a CarePatrol franchise ranges from $65K to $136K, according to the 2025 FDD. This includes the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, and initial working capital.
- How much do CarePatrol franchise owners make?
- According to the 2025 FDD Item 19, the median annual gross revenue for a CarePatrol franchise is $192K (based on 147 units). Note that gross revenue is not profit — operating costs, royalties, rent, and labor must be subtracted.
- How many CarePatrol franchise locations are there?
- As of the 2025 FDD, CarePatrol has 201 total units (+16.2% growth rate).