Visiting AngelsFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Visiting Angels franchise requires a total initial investment of $125K – $171K, including a $65K franchise fee and an ongoing 3.5% royalty[2]. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). SBA 7(a) loans show a 0.0% charge-off rate across 138 loans[1]. Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $125K – $171K
- 70th pct Senior Care
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 77th pct Senior Care
- Royalty
- 3.5%
- 3rd pct Senior Care
- Units
- 539
- 94th pct Senior Care
- SBA default
- 0.0%
- system-wide median varies by category
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
Only 0.0% of 138 SBA loans charged off, well below the 16% franchise average.
Franchising since 1998. Systems this mature have refined operations and brand recognition.
Franchised units fell from 539 to 532 over 3 years. Investigate why operators are leaving.
Bottom line
- Total investment $125K – $171K including a $65K franchise fee, 3.5% ongoing royalty.
- Item 19 discloses "gross_sales" rather than annual gross sales, so unit revenue is not directly comparable.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 29/100. SBA loan charge-off rate of 0.0% across 138 loans (well below the franchise average, based on all SBA 7(a) franchise lending, 2010–2024).
- Item 19 reports "gross_sales" instead of annual gross sales. Ask franchisees directly for full unit-level revenue.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- LIVING ASSISTANCE SERVICES, INC.
- Incorporated in
- DE
- HQ
- 937 Haverford Road, Suite 200, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
- Auditor
- John D. Hilcher
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $44.5M
- vs $52.8M prior year
Overview
About
Visiting Angels franchisees operate in-home senior care services, managing caregiver scheduling, client placement, and daily operations of a companion/non-medical care business. Franchisees handle hiring/training of caregivers, marketing to families, and client relationship management within their protected territory.
- CEO
- Lawrence Meigs
- Headquarters
- PA
- Founded
- 1998
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 50
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $65K | $65K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $50K | $50K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $11K | $56K |
| Total initial investment | $125K | $171K |
Source: Visiting Angels 2025 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
- $125K – $171K
- Below avg, review vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $50K – $50K
- Below avg, review vs category
- Franchise fee
- $52K – $90K
- Below avg, review vs category
- Royalty
- 3.5%
- Gross Revenues · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 2.5%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 6.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 3.5% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.5% of gross sales |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $10K |
| Total fee load | 6.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This brand's FDD disclosed "gross_sales" in Item 19 rather than annual gross sales. This metric cannot be directly compared across brands, so we omit it from rankings.
vs Senior Care averages
How Visiting Angels Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 539
- Opened
- 6
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 5
- Turnover rate
- 0.9%
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 100%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +0.2%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +1.3%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 25
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 7 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.
- Total loans
- 138
- Loan volume
- $61.2M
- Median loan
- $150K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 0.0%
- rates vary by category · see methodology
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- 100.0%
- 5-yr charge-off
- 0.0%
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 60
- Defaults
- 0
Vintage analysis
Visiting Angels charge-off rate by loan vintage
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Premium insight
SBA Lending Report
Deep-dive into Visiting Angels's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 10 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 15 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 22-year lending trend
- SBA 504 real estate/equipment data
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With a 0.0% charge-off rate across 138 loans, banks have historically viewed this brand favorably for lending.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Visiting Angels presents elevated risk due to stagnant unit growth, undisclosed financials, franchisor litigation history, and operational liability concerns in a high-touch senior care model.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · John D. Hilcher
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 29 / 100 rating
- 01MINORStagnant unit growth (0.2% YoY) suggests market saturation or franchisee dissatisfaction
- 02MEDNo disclosed average revenue or net income (Item 19) prevents ROI validation and suggests weak unit economics
- 03HIGHMaterial litigation history including malpractice/negligence as defendant indicates operational/compliance risks in senior care services
- 04HIGHFranchisor litigation against franchisees signals relationship friction and potential contract enforcement issues
- 05MINOR10-year term with $64,950 franchise fee represents significant capital commitment with unclear payback period
- 06MINORSenior care industry carries inherent liability exposure; franchisor's malpractice history raises quality control concerns
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 |
| Territory type | Zip Codes |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Governing law | Pennsylvania |
| Litigation count | 5 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 26 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 0 hrs
- POS system
- QuickBooks Online
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: QuickBooks Online
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
98 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Visiting Angels · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Visiting Angels franchise?
The total investment to open a Visiting Angels franchise ranges from $125K – $171K, with an initial franchise fee of $65K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Visiting Angels franchise owners earn?
Visiting Angels 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 Visiting Angels's franchise failure rate?
Based on SBA 7(a) loan data, Visiting Angels has a charge-off rate of 0.0% across 138 loans, meaning 0.0% of franchise loans were charged off. Charge-off rates are one proxy for franchise risk, though they do not capture all closures. This data comes from FOIA-sourced SBA lending records.
How many Visiting Angels franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Visiting Angels has 539 total units in the United States, including 539 franchised units and 0 company-owned units. 6 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Visiting Angels a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Visiting Angels as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 29 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.