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Comfort Keepers vs BrightStar Care

Franchise Comparison 2026

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

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