How much does a CareBuilders At Home franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $110,700–$166,500, including a $49,500 initial franchise fee.

Is a CareBuilders At Home franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. CareBuilders At Home scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a CareBuilders At Home franchise

In-Home Senior Care Services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

CDisclosure honesty

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

★★★☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 3/5

Investment

$110,700–$166,500

Total fees

10% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is CareBuilders At Home worth it? How it compares to 34 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	10% of sales	steeper than 88% of senior & home care franchises
Startup cost	from $110,700	pricier than 71% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade C	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	0.0% of outlets	better than most (median 0.7%)
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

22 reporting outlets (1+ year open). 2025: avg revenue $1.91M, median $1.61M, range $87.8K–$5.35M. Gross margin avg 35%. No audited data.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Zero terminations/closures recent 3 years; high-end revenue variance suggests uneven franchisee performance.

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Franchisor's framing: 22 reporting outlets (1+ year open). 2025: avg revenue $1.91M, median $1.61M, range $87.8K–$5.3…

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CareBuilders At Home franchise — frequently asked

How much does a CareBuilders At Home franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $110,700–$166,500, including a $49,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do CareBuilders At Home franchise owners make?: 22 reporting outlets (1+ year open). 2025: avg revenue $1.91M, median $1.61M, range $87.8K–$5.35M. Gross margin avg 35%. No audited data. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the CareBuilders At Home franchise failure rate?: Zero terminations/closures recent 3 years; high-end revenue variance suggests uneven franchisee performance.
Is a CareBuilders At Home franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. CareBuilders At Home scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 10% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with CareBuilders At Home or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.