Helpful HeroesFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Helpful Heroes franchise requires a total initial investment of $75K – $130K, including a $50K franchise fee and an ongoing 5.0% royalty[2]. The 2026 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: C. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $75K – $130K
- 17th pct Home Services
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 54th pct Home Services
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- 5th pct Home Services
- Units
- 2
- 7th pct Home Services
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Home Services · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Home Services 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
Started franchising in 2025. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
Bottom line
- Total investment $75K – $130K including a $50K franchise fee, 5.0% ongoing royalty.
- Item 19 discloses "Job pricing metrics" rather than annual gross sales, so unit revenue is not directly comparable.
- Verdict C (Average) with a risk score of 65/100.
- Item 19 reports "Job pricing metrics" instead of annual gross sales. Ask franchisees directly for full unit-level revenue.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Helpful Heroes International, LLC
- Parent company
- BELFOR Franchise Group, LLC
- Ultimate parent
- ASP BF Intermediate Sub, LLC
- Predecessor
- Hidrent
- Prior franchisor entity
- Incorporated in
- DE
- HQ
- 5405 Data Court, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
- Auditor
- BDO USA, P.C.
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $30K
- vs $30K prior year
Independent franchisee associations
- Independent Franchisee Association
Franchisee-led councils or alliances disclosed in Item 20. Indicates operator voice.
Overview
About
Helpful Heroes franchisees operate service-based businesses providing in-home assistance, likely focusing on elderly care, disability support, or general home services. Day-to-day operations involve scheduling and managing care providers, client acquisition and retention, service quality oversight, and compliance with local health/safety regulations.
- CEO
- Dave Heimbuch
- Headquarters
- MI
- Founded
- 2025
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 1
FDD Item 7 · 2026 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $50K | $50K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $5K | $15K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $20K | $65K |
| Total initial investment | $75K | $130K |
Source: Helpful Heroes 2026 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $75K – $130K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $5K – $15K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $50K – $50K
- Near category avg vs category
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Gross Sales · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 7.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 5.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $999 |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $13K |
| Total fee load | 7.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This brand's FDD disclosed "Job pricing metrics" in Item 19 rather than annual gross sales. This metric cannot be directly compared across brands, so we omit it from rankings.
vs Home Services averages
How Helpful Heroes Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 2
- Opened
- 1
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 50%
- vs corporate-owned
3-year detail · Item 20
- Opened (3yr)
- 1
- Closed (3yr)
- 0
- Terminated (3yr)
- 0
- Non-renewed (3yr)
- 0
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Reacquired (3yr)
- 0
- Franchisor bought back
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.
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
Helpful Heroes presents HIGH RISK due to an extremely underdeveloped franchise system (2 units only), missing financial disclosures, false going concern status, and a high upfront fee with undefined ongoing costs relative to unproven earnings potential.
Litigation (Item 3)
0 case reference(s): 3 pending, 0 settled.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · BDO USA, P.C.
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Must buy proprietary products: No
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
Score breakdown · what drove the 65 / 100 rating
- 01MINOROnly 2 units in system with unknown growth trajectory indicates severely underdeveloped franchise with minimal track record
- 02MEDNo average revenue or net income disclosure (missing Item 19) prevents ROI validation and suggests weak financial performance
- 03HIGHGoing Concern status is FALSE, indicating potential solvency or operational stability issues at franchisor level
- 04MINORHigh franchise fee ($49,999) relative to system size and lack of financial disclosure creates significant risk for franchisee
- 05MED5-year term is shorter than industry standard (10 years typical), suggesting limited franchisor commitment or protections
- 06MINORRoyalty range of 5-8% is vague and undefined, creating uncertainty around actual operating costs
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 | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Territory type | Zip codes |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Territory population | 275,000 |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 1.5 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Termination groundsℹ | 1 |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Michigan |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
0 case reference(s): 3 pending, 0 settled.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 22 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 22 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and off-site
- Franchisor financing
- Offered
- Item 10
- POS system
- HELPFUL HEROES Software
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: HELPFUL HEROES Software
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
16 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Helpful Heroes · FDD (2026) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Helpful Heroes franchise?
The total investment to open a Helpful Heroes franchise ranges from $75K – $130K, 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 Helpful Heroes franchise owners earn?
Helpful Heroes does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Helpful Heroes's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Helpful Heroes (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 Helpful Heroes franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Helpful Heroes has 2 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 1 company-owned units. 1 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Helpful Heroes a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Helpful Heroes as a C-grade franchise with a risk score of 65 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.