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BRIGHTSTAR vs Caring Transitions — which franchise is the better buy?

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	BRIGHTSTAR	Caring Transitions
Disclosure honesty	B	B
Investment from	$102,754	$75,760
Total fees	7.75%	—
Outlets	396	423
Lawsuits	2	3

BRIGHTSTAR: what their numbers say

2025 revenue data: 207 agencies open 12+ months, average $2.41M (36% attained), median $1.94M (50% attained). Gross margins average 42%.

Caring Transitions: what their numbers say

Gross receipts and profit percentages by quartile for 2022-2025. Only franchises open full year included. Average gross receipts range $61K-$964K by quartile. 34-42% of franchisees attain average gross receipts.

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