How much does a AFC/American Family Care franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $948,250–$1,514,000, including a $60,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a AFC/American Family Care franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. AFC/American Family Care scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 5 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a AFC/American Family Care franchise

Healthcare - Urgent Care Centers · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

BDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★★☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 4/5

Investment

$948,250–$1,514,000

Total fees

8% of sales

Outlets

407

Closure signals

0 ceased, 15 terminated

Lawsuits

Is AFC/American Family Care worth it? How it compares to 134 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $948,250	pricier than 89% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade B	more honest than 81% of other franchises franchises
Closure rate	0.0% of outlets	better than most (median 1.5%)
Disclosed lawsuits	5	more litigious than 83% of peers

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What their own earnings claim actually says

2025 data: 79 affiliate-owned, 291 franchisee centers. Affiliate ACR $1.79M median $1.71M; franchisee ACR $1.87M median $1.70M. 4-Wall EBITDA ranges widely by octile.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

15 terminations in 2025; low recent closures suggest system stability but ongoing legal disputes.

Legal history (Item 3)

5 matters disclosed.

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AFC/American Family Care franchise — frequently asked

How much does a AFC/American Family Care franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $948,250–$1,514,000, including a $60,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do AFC/American Family Care franchise owners make?: 2025 data: 79 affiliate-owned, 291 franchisee centers. Affiliate ACR $1.79M median $1.71M; franchisee ACR $1.87M median $1.70M. 4-Wall EBITDA ranges widely by octile. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the AFC/American Family Care franchise failure rate?: 15 terminations in 2025; low recent closures suggest system stability but ongoing legal disputes.
Is a AFC/American Family Care franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. AFC/American Family Care scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 5 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with AFC/American Family Care or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.