To whom is the payment for business licenses and other required licenses made for a Brightstar Care franchise?
Brightstar_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
INITIAL INVESTMENT
| Type of expenditure | Amount | Method of payment | When due | To whom payment is to be made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signage | $400 – $5,000 | As arranged | As per terms | Approved |
| See Note 5 | with vendors | of purchase | sign vendors | |
| Marketing Materials (brochures, business cards, etc.) See Note 7 | $500 plus shipping and handling | As ar |
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 34–41)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Brightstar Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, payments for business licenses and other required licenses are made to the applicable authority. These authorities can include city, county, or municipal entities, and if applicable, the state healthcare governing authority.
The cost for these licenses can range from $200 to $8,633, and the timing of payments is determined by the requirements of the specific authority. Note 8 in Item 7 of the FDD states that the franchisee is responsible for investigating the availability of and requirements for obtaining all necessary licenses in their state before acquiring the franchise.
Prospective Brightstar Care franchisees should be aware that the high end of the estimated range ($8,633) is for California, which requires a $3,000 surety bond for Nurse Registry application and $5,165 for the HCO license. The HCO license in California enables a franchisee to perform companion and personal care services. Franchisees should also consider that if a newly-issued home health agency or other required license cannot be obtained due to a state-imposed moratorium or a certificate of need requirement, acquiring a previously-issued license from an existing provider may be an option, but the cost could be significantly higher than the estimate provided.