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FirstLight Home Care vs SYNERGY HomeCare

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both FirstLight Home Care and SYNERGY HomeCare are senior care franchises. FirstLight Home Care requires an investment of $151K – $256K while SYNERGY HomeCare requires $52K – $164K. In terms of revenue, SYNERGY HomeCare reports higher average unit revenue at $1.9M. On SBA loan performance, FirstLight Home Care has a lower charge-off rate (4.8%) compared to SYNERGY HomeCare (9.8%). FranchiseVerdict rates FirstLight Home Care A (Strongest tier) and SYNERGY HomeCare A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$151K – $256K
$52K – $164K
Franchise Fee
$40K
$27K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.5M
$1.9M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
4.8% (63 loans)
9.8% (71 loans)
Total Units
284
626
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2010
2005
FDD Year
2026
2026