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BrightStar Care vs SYNERGY HomeCare

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both BrightStar Care and SYNERGY HomeCare are senior care franchises. BrightStar Care requires an investment of $103K – $220K while SYNERGY HomeCare requires $80K – $164K. 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 SYNERGY HomeCare (9.8%). FranchiseVerdict rates BrightStar Care A (Top Quintile) and SYNERGY HomeCare A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$103K – $220K
$80K – $164K
Franchise Fee
$50K
$55K
Royalty Rate
5.3%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.4M
$2.1M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (107 loans)
9.8% (71 loans)
Total Units
427
626
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2005
2005
FDD Year
2026
2026