Is Seniors Blue Book or The Entrepreneur’s Source cheaper to open?

Seniors Blue Book costs $77,614–$165,116 and The Entrepreneur’s Source costs $114,350–$133,550 to open (FDD Item 7). Seniors Blue Book has the lower entry cost.

Which earns more, Seniors Blue Book or The Entrepreneur’s Source?

Seniors Blue Book reports $179,854 average annual unit revenue vs $112,098 for The Entrepreneur’s Source (FDD Item 19). Seniors Blue Book is higher. For Seniors Blue Book: Includes company-owned outlets.

Which is the better franchise, Seniors Blue Book or The Entrepreneur’s Source?

FranchiseVerdict grades Seniors Blue Book B and The Entrepreneur’s Source D, from FDD Items 5–7, 19–21 and SBA loan performance. See the full side-by-side above.

Seniors Blue Book vs The Entrepreneur’s Source

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Seniors Blue Book and The Entrepreneur’s Source are business services franchises. Seniors Blue Book requires an investment of $78K – $165K while The Entrepreneur’s Source requires $114K – $134K. In terms of revenue, Seniors Blue Book reports higher average unit revenue at $180K. Note: Includes company-owned outlets. The Entrepreneur’s Source has SBA lending data on file with a 40.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Seniors Blue Book B (Above average) and The Entrepreneur’s Source D (Below average).

Metric	Seniors Blue Book	The Entrepreneur’s Source
Verdict Grade	BAbove average	DBelow average
Investment Range	$78K – $165K	$114K – $134K
Franchise Fee	$50K	$75K
Royalty Rate	6.0%	25.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)	$180KIncl. company outlets	$112K
SBA Charge-Off Rate	N/A	40.0% (37 loans)
Total Units	19	262
Unit Growth (YoY)	+0 units	+26 units
Year Began Franchising	2012	1997
FDD Year	2026	2026