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BrightStar Care vs Talem Home Care

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both BrightStar Care and Talem Home Care are senior care franchises. BrightStar Care requires an investment of $128K – $220K while Talem Home Care requires $91K – $250K. In terms of revenue, BrightStar Care reports higher average unit revenue at $2.4M. BrightStar Care has SBA lending data on file with a 0.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates BrightStar Care A (Strongest tier) and Talem Home Care C (Average).

Investment Range
$128K – $220K
$91K – $250K
Franchise Fee
$50K
$39K
Royalty Rate
5.3%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.4M
$1.2MIncl. company outlets
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (107 loans)
Limited data
Total Units
427
8
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2005
2015
FDD Year
2026
2025