What is the total estimated initial investment range for a Brightstar Care franchise?
Brightstar_Care Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 | Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 with vendors | As per terms of invoice | Legal |
| See Note 16 | advisors | |||
| Joint Commission | $0 - $6,192 | As arranged with vendor | As per terms of invoice | Applicable authority |
| Accreditation | ||||
| Additional Op |
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 total estimated initial investment ranges from $132,499 to $235,038. This includes various expenditures that a new franchisee can expect to incur when starting the business.
The initial investment covers a variety of costs, such as state electronic visit verification ($0 - $2,000), compensation for a Director of Nursing ($0 - $6,192), insurance excluding workers' compensation ($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), and legal fees ($2,000 - $5,500). Additionally, it includes expenses for Joint Commission accreditation ($0 - $6,192) and additional operating funds for the first three months of operation ($53,829 - $83,956).
Prospective Brightstar Care franchisees should carefully review each component of the initial investment to understand the potential costs involved. The FDD provides notes on many of these items, such as employee travel expenses varying based on accommodation and travel preferences, and the recommendation to have additional working capital on hand due to increased difficulty in accessing credit. Understanding these costs is crucial for planning and securing adequate funding for the new franchise.