ACASA Senior CareFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A ACASA Senior Care franchise requires a total initial investment of $83K – $134K, including a $50K franchise fee. Per the 2025 FDD, average unit revenue was $4.2M[2]. Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $83K – $134K
- 29th pct Senior Care
- Avg gross sales
- $4.2M
- 71st pct Senior Care
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 8
- 29th pct Senior Care
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Senior Care · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Senior Care avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Each dollar invested generates 38.6x in gross revenue, well above the typical 1.5-2.5x range.
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $83K – $134K including a $50K franchise fee.
- Average unit revenue of $4.2M/year.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 32/100.
- Auditor disclosed a going-concern note, which flagged doubt about the franchisor's ability to continue operations. Verify against the latest FDD.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- ACASA Senior Care Franchising, Inc.
- Incorporated in
- CA
- HQ
- 1100 Corporate Way, Suite 200, Sacramento, California 95831
- Auditor
- MARRS BERGQUIST, CPAs
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $465K
- vs $396K prior year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2025
- Auditor flagged doubt about continued operations. Verify against the latest FDD before deciding.
Overview
About
ACASA Senior Care franchisees operate in-home care services for seniors, coordinating caregiver placement, scheduling, and client relationship management. Day-to-day activities include client assessment, caregiver hiring/training, billing/collections, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Franchisees act as local service operators managing 1099 or W-2 care staff serving multiple seniors in defined territories.
- CEO
- Daniel Wong
- Headquarters
- CA
- Founded
- 2017
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 5
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $50K | $50K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $25K | $50K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $8K | $34K |
| Total initial investment | $83K | $134K |
Source: ACASA Senior Care 2025 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Single-unit · estimated
Returns at a glance
Indicative numbers using FDD Item 7 / Item 19 inputs and category-benchmarked cost ratios. Full single-unit, 25-unit portfolio, and LBO models (with every input editable to stress-test your own scenario) live on the financials page.
Store EBITDA · annual
$753K
18.0% margin
Unlevered ROIC
516%
EBITDA / total invested capital
Payback
2 mo
cash-on-cash, unlevered
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $83K – $134K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $25K – $50K
- Near category avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $50K – $50K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- greater of $400 or 5% of Gross Revenue
- Ad fund
- 1.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 6.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Marketing / ad fund | 1.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $100 |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $10K |
| Total fee load | 6.0% of rev |
A 6.0% total fee load is unusually lean. More of each revenue dollar stays with the franchisee.
Financial Performance
- Avg gross sales
- $4.2M
- Per unit, per year
- Median gross sales
- N/A
- Item 19 type
- gross_sales
- Sample size
- 8 units
- vs category median 22 · small
- Range (low → high)
- $165K→$8.2M
- Cohort dispersion (min → max)
- Transparency
- 0 / 5
- vs category median 4 / 5 · below
Compared against 70 Senior Care brands
Revenue is 38.6x the investment midpoint. At typical franchise margins, this suggests a payback under 3 years.
vs Senior Care averages
How ACASA Senior Care Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 8
- Opened
- 2
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 88%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +40.0%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +40.0%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 16 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
Fast growth in a small system. Newer franchisors expanding quickly may not yet have the support infrastructure of larger systems.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Early-stage senior care franchise with minimal financial transparency, tiny unit base, and aggressive growth claims creates significant validation and sustainability risk.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · MARRS BERGQUIST, CPAs⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 32 / 100 rating
- 01MINORNo Item 19 financial disclosure (average revenue and net income not provided) — impossible to validate ROI claims
- 02MEDVery small system (only 8 units) with limited track record for benchmarking and support infrastructure
- 03MINORRapid growth rate (40% YoY) may indicate unstable foundation or unsustainable expansion claims
- 04MINORHigh initial investment ($82,925–$133,600) relative to system size creates franchisor dependency risk
- 05MINORRoyalty structure floor of $400/month ($4,800 annually) is fixed cost burden regardless of profitability
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 10 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Geographic |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Optional |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | California |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 156 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 0 hrs
- POS system
- Client Management Software
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Client Management Software
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
18 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
ACASA Senior Care · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a ACASA Senior Care franchise?
The total investment to open a ACASA Senior Care franchise ranges from $83K – $134K, with an initial franchise fee of $50K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do ACASA Senior Care franchise owners earn?
According to Item 19 of the ACASA Senior Care FDD, the average gross sales per unit is $4.2M. Note: this is gross revenue, not profit. Actual owner earnings vary based on location, operating costs, and management.
What is ACASA Senior Care's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for ACASA Senior Care (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many ACASA Senior Care franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, ACASA Senior Care has 8 total units in the United States, including 5 franchised units and 1 company-owned units. 2 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is ACASA Senior Care a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates ACASA Senior Care as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 32 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.