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The real numbers on owning a CarePatrol franchise

Senior Care Placement / Buyer-Advocate · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
CDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$64,920–$263,220
Total fees
11% of sales
Outlets
215
Closure signals
1 ceased, 5 terminated
Lawsuits
11

What their own earnings claim actually says

Gross sales by tenure (2025): 60+ months avg $465K (42% exceed); 13-36 months avg $107K (36% exceed). Owner data shows 60+ months avg $579K. Unaudited; no guarantee of performance.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2025: 5 terminations, 1 ceased ops, 6 transfers. 2023-2025: 19 terminations, 6 ceased, 23 transfers.

Legal history (Item 3)

11 matters disclosed.

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CarePatrol franchise — frequently asked

How much does a CarePatrol franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $64,920–$263,220, including a $20,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do CarePatrol franchise owners make?
Gross sales by tenure (2025): 60+ months avg $465K (42% exceed); 13-36 months avg $107K (36% exceed). Owner data shows 60+ months avg $579K. Unaudited; no guarantee of performance. We grade this disclosure C for honesty.
What is the CarePatrol franchise failure rate?
2025: 5 terminations, 1 ceased ops, 6 transfers. 2023-2025: 19 terminations, 6 ceased, 23 transfers.
Is a CarePatrol franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. CarePatrol scores C on disclosure honesty, carries about 11% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 11 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 35822-202604-14 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with CarePatrol or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.