Under what conditions might Brightstar Care extend the Option Period for a franchisee?

According to Brightstar Care's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Brightstar Care may extend the Option Period for a franchisee. The standard Option Period to exercise the expansion option is one year following the opening of the agency. However, Brightstar Care retains the sole discretion to extend this Option Period.

Brightstar Care will consider extending the Option Period if it determines that the franchisee is making sufficient progress toward meeting the requirements necessary to exercise the expansion option. This implies that franchisees who are actively working towards fulfilling the conditions for opening an additional Brightstar Care agency, such as meeting certain performance metrics or demonstrating adequate financial resources, may be eligible for an extension.

This discretionary extension provides some flexibility for franchisees who may need more time to meet the requirements for expansion. However, because the decision rests solely with Brightstar Care, franchisees should not rely on an extension being granted and should strive to meet all requirements within the initial one-year Option Period. Franchisees should communicate proactively with Brightstar Care regarding their progress and any potential challenges they foresee in meeting the requirements within the original timeframe.