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FirstLight Home Care vs Hallmark Homecare

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both FirstLight Home Care and Hallmark Homecare are senior care franchises. FirstLight Home Care requires an investment of $151K – $256K while Hallmark Homecare requires $110K – $280K. In terms of revenue, FirstLight Home Care reports higher average unit revenue at $1.5M. On SBA loan performance, Hallmark Homecare has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to FirstLight Home Care (4.8%). FranchiseVerdict rates FirstLight Home Care A (Top Quintile) and Hallmark Homecare A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$151K – $256K
$110K – $280K
Franchise Fee
$52K
$60K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
The greater of: (i) 6% of Gross Sales, or (ii) $500 multiplied by the number of Protected Territories you purchased
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.5M
$1.3M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
4.8% (63 loans)
0.0% (13 loans)
Total Units
284
36
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2010
2023
FDD Year
2026
2025