Is Hear Again America or VISION SOURCE cheaper to open?

Hear Again America costs $190,600–$333,950 and VISION SOURCE costs $100,000–$450,000 to open (FDD Item 7). VISION SOURCE has the lower entry cost.

Which is the better franchise, Hear Again America or VISION SOURCE?

FranchiseVerdict grades Hear Again America B and VISION SOURCE A, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Hear Again America vs VISION SOURCE

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Hear Again America and VISION SOURCE are healthcare franchises. Hear Again America requires an investment of $191K – $334K while VISION SOURCE requires $100K – $450K. Hear Again America discloses average revenue of $375K; VISION SOURCE makes no financial performance representation in its Item 19, which is voluntary under the FTC Franchise Rule. Note: Reported as net sales, not gross sales. FranchiseVerdict rates Hear Again America B (Above average) and VISION SOURCE A (Strongest tier).

Metric	Hear Again America	VISION SOURCE
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	AStrongest tier
Investment Range	$191K – $334K	$100K – $450K
Franchise Fee	$50K	N/A
Royalty Rate	5.0%	Up to 2.50% of Gross Receipts
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$375K	N/ANo Item 19 representation
SBA Charge-Off Rate	Limited data	Limited data
Total Units	41	3,027
Unit Growth (YoY)	+6 units	+28 units
Year Began Franchising	2023	1996
FDD Year	2026	2026