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BrightStar Care vs Comfort Keepers

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both BrightStar Care and Comfort Keepers are senior care franchises. BrightStar Care requires an investment of $96K – $220K while Comfort Keepers requires $120K – $191K. 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 Comfort Keepers (3.9%). FranchiseVerdict rates BrightStar Care A (Top Quintile) and Comfort Keepers A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$96K – $220K
$120K – $191K
Franchise Fee
$50K
$55K
Royalty Rate
5.3%
the greater of the minimum Royalty Fee of $500 or 5% of Gross Revenue
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.4M
$1.3M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (107 loans)
3.9% (116 loans)
Total Units
427
624
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2005
1999
FDD Year
2026
2025