What population range does the standard Caring Transitions initial franchise fee of $53,900 cover?

According to Caring Transitions's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the standard initial franchise fee of $53,900 covers a territory with a population between 175,000 and 200,000 people. This means that for this fee, a franchisee gains the rights to operate a Caring Transitions business within a defined geographic area containing this population range.

If a prospective franchisee wishes to operate in a territory with a population exceeding 200,000, Caring Transitions charges an additional fee. Specifically, the FDD states that an additional $500 must be paid for every 1,000 people (or any portion thereof) exceeding the 200,000 population mark. This incremental fee structure allows Caring Transitions to adjust the franchise fee based on the potential market size and opportunity within a given territory.

For example, if a franchisee wants to operate in a territory with a population of 205,000, they would pay the initial franchise fee of $53,900 plus an additional $2,500 (5 x $500) for the 5,000 people exceeding 200,000. Therefore, it is crucial for potential franchisees to carefully assess the population of their desired territory and factor in these additional costs when evaluating the overall investment required to start a Caring Transitions franchise.