How many territories did Brightstar Care and its affiliates acquire in 2024?
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 acquired a total of 4 territories in 2024. These acquisitions are part of a broader strategy that began in 2022, where Brightstar Care started acquiring previously franchised territories.
In addition to the 4 territories acquired in 2024, Brightstar Care acquired 9 territories in 2023 and 17 territories in 2022. The 4 territories acquired in 2024 were all previously franchised agencies, with 2 acquired in February 2024 and 2 in April 2024.
The FDD indicates that the performance of these agencies did not materially change after being acquired by Brightstar Care, suggesting a smooth transition and consistent operational standards. This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into Brightstar Care's growth strategy and its involvement in managing and acquiring existing franchise locations.