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Talem Home Care vs Home Instead

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Talem Home Care and Home Instead are senior care franchises. Talem Home Care requires an investment of $91K – $250K while Home Instead requires $91K – $270K. In terms of revenue, Home Instead reports higher average unit revenue at $2.6M. Home Instead has SBA lending data on file with a 2.7% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates Talem Home Care D (Below Average) and Home Instead A (Top Quintile).

Investment Range
$91K – $250K
$91K – $270K
Franchise Fee
$55K
$54K
Royalty Rate
5.0%
5.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$1.2M
$2.6M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
2.7% (194 loans)
Total Units
8
625
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2015
1995
FDD Year
2025
2025