How many Brightstar Care outlets were operating at the end of 2006?

According to Brightstar Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchise operations began in March 2006. While the FDD mentions the start of franchise operations, it does not specify the exact number of Brightstar Care outlets that were operating by the end of 2006. The document does provide information on the number of agencies in operation as of December 31, 2024, and financial performance data related to these agencies. This includes data on franchisee mix of business, system-wide net billings, and payer sources.

However, without specific figures for 2006, it is impossible to determine how many Brightstar Care franchises were open at that time. The FDD includes historical financial performance information as of December 31, 2024, relating to franchisees' operations and Brightstar Care affiliate-owned agencies that were previously owned by franchisees. This data is used to represent the financial performance of Brightstar Care agencies over time.

To get an accurate count of Brightstar Care locations in operation at the close of 2006, a prospective franchisee should directly ask the franchisor for this historical data. Understanding the early growth of the franchise system can provide valuable context for evaluating the brand's development and potential.