How much does a Americare franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $168,254–$207,854, including a $54,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do Americare franchise owners make?

Americare discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a Americare franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Americare scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 10.8% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Americare franchise

Home Care Services - Buyer Advocate Franchise · FDD 2025 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

$168,254–$207,854

Total fees

10.8% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

7 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Americare worth it? How it compares to 42 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	10.8% of sales	steeper than 93% of senior & home care franchises
Startup cost	from $168,254	pricier than 93% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	18.9% of outlets	worse than 98% of peers
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

Benchmarked against every senior & home care franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.

What their own earnings claim actually says

No representations made. Franchisor provides actual records only for existing outlets under consideration. Directs all inquiries to President.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

7 ceased operations (non-termination) in 2024; 4 ceased 2023; 2 ceased 2022.

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Americare franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Americare franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $168,254–$207,854, including a $54,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Americare franchise owners make?: Americare discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the Americare franchise failure rate?: 7 ceased operations (non-termination) in 2024; 4 ceased 2023; 2 ceased 2022.
Is a Americare franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Americare scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 10.8% of sales in ongoing fees. 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 Americare or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.