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BrightStar Care vs Seniors Helping Seniors

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both BrightStar Care and Seniors Helping Seniors are senior care franchises. BrightStar Care requires an investment of $128K – $220K while Seniors Helping Seniors requires $95K – $173K. 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 Seniors Helping Seniors (18.2%). FranchiseVerdict rates BrightStar Care A (Strongest tier) and Seniors Helping Seniors B (Above average).

Investment Range
$128K – $220K
$95K – $173K
Franchise Fee
$50K
$55K
Royalty Rate
5.3%
6.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.4M
$906K
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (107 loans)
18.2% (40 loans)
Total Units
427
226
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2005
2006
FDD Year
2026
2026