What is the highest estimated total initial investment for a Brightstar Care franchise?
Brightstar_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of expenditure | Amount | Method of payment | When due | To whom payment is to be made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Electronic Visit Verification (“EVV”) See Note 11 | $0 – $2,000 | Drafted monthly from your bank account via EFT. | Per terms of invoice | BrightStar Technology or other Approved vendor |
| Director of Nursing hired in advance of opening to meet licensure requirements, as needed. See Note 12 | $0 – $6,192 | Directly to Consultant / Director of Nursing | As per terms of invoice | Director of Nursing |
| Insurance (excluding workers comp) See Note 13 | $1,740 – $5,000 | Directly to approved supplier as per supplier’s invoice | As per terms of invoice | Approved vendor |
| Workers’ Comp Insurance See Note 14 | $445 – $3,300 | Directly to approved supplier as per supplier’s invoice | As per terms of invoice | Approved vendor |
| Employee Travel and Living Expenses Associated with Training See Note 15 | $4,990 – $10,200 | As arranged with vendors | As per terms of purchase | Various suppliers |
| Learning Management Software | $700 - $5,200 | Directly to approved supplier as per supplier’s invoice | As per terms of purchase | Approved vendor |
| Legal Fees | $2,000 – $5,500 | As arranged | As per terms | Legal |
| See Note 16 | with vendors | of invoice | advisors | |
| Joint Commission | $0 – $6,192 | As arranged | As per terms | Applicable |
| Accreditation | with vendor | of invoice | authority | |
| Additional Operating | $53,829 -$83,956 | Lump sums | As needed | Various |
| Funds – 3 months See | ||||
| Notes 17 and 18 | ||||
| Total | $132,499 -$235,038 |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 34–41)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brightstar Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the highest estimated total initial investment is $235,038. This figure represents the upper end of the total estimated range, which spans from $132,499 to $235,038.
The initial investment covers various expenditures necessary to start the Brightstar Care franchise. These include expenses such as state electronic visit verification ($0 - $2,000), Director of Nursing costs ($0 – $6,192), insurance (excluding workers' compensation, ranging from $1,740 – $5,000), workers' compensation insurance ($445 – $3,300), employee travel and living expenses for training ($4,990 – $10,200), learning management software ($700 - $5,200), legal fees ($2,000 – $5,500), Joint Commission accreditation ($0 – $6,192), and additional operating funds for the first three months of operation ($53,829 - $83,956).
Prospective franchisees should note that these are only estimates, and the actual costs may vary. Factors influencing the total investment include the specific state regulations, the cost of labor, and the amount of operating capital required to sustain the business during its initial months. It is advisable for potential Brightstar Care franchisees to carefully review each component of the initial investment and conduct thorough due diligence to determine their specific financial needs.