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BrightStar Care vs CarePatrol

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both BrightStar Care and CarePatrol are senior care franchises. BrightStar Care requires an investment of $128K – $220K while CarePatrol requires $65K – $65K. In terms of revenue, BrightStar Care reports higher average unit revenue at $2.4M. On SBA loan performance, BrightStar Care has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to CarePatrol (2.7%). FranchiseVerdict rates BrightStar Care A (Strongest tier) and CarePatrol A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$128K – $220K
$65K – $65K
Franchise Fee
$50K
$57K
Royalty Rate
5.3%
10.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.4M
$323K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (107 loans)
2.7% (37 loans)
Total Units
427
215
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2005
2009
FDD Year
2026
2026