When did Brightstar Care begin acquiring previously franchised territories?
Brightstar_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In 2022, Brightstar and its affiliates started the process of acquiring territories that had been previously franchised. In 2024, Brightstar and its affiliates acquired a total of 4 territories, in addition to the 9 territories acquired in 2023 and the 17 territories acquired in 2022. All 4 agencies acquired during 2024 started the year as franchised agencies (2 were acquired in February 2024, and 2 were acquired in April). Table A provides 2024 performance (in Notes 1-4 and corresponding portions of Table) with and without these acquired agencies to provide a view of full system performance. Schedules B, C, D, and E include what are now these 4 BrightStar affiliate-owned agencies that were owned by franchisees during a portion of 2024; the performance of these agencies did not materially change between the date of acquisition and the end of the year.
Source: Item 19 — FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE REPRESENTATIONS (FDD pages 92–107)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brightstar Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Brightstar Care and its affiliates began acquiring territories that had been previously franchised in 2022. In 2024, Brightstar Care acquired 4 territories, adding to the 9 territories acquired in 2023 and the 17 territories acquired in 2022.
Of the 4 agencies acquired during 2024, two were acquired in February 2024, and two were acquired in April 2024. These agencies started the year as franchised agencies. The FDD indicates that the performance of these agencies did not materially change between the date of acquisition and the end of the year.
This acquisition activity may be relevant to prospective franchisees as it provides insight into Brightstar Care's strategy and its relationship with franchisees. Understanding the circumstances under which Brightstar Care acquires franchised territories could be a key consideration for anyone evaluating this franchise opportunity.