How much does a Caring Transitions franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $75,760–$123,150, including a $58,900 initial franchise fee.

Is a Caring Transitions franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Caring Transitions scores B on disclosure honesty, and discloses 3 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Caring Transitions franchise

Senior Move Management / Estate Liquidation Services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

BDisclosure honesty

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

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

Investment

$75,760–$123,150

Total fees

—

Outlets

423

Closure signals

3 ceased, 4 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Caring Transitions worth it? How it compares to 34 similar franchises

Startup cost	from $75,760	cheaper than most (median $99,997)
Disclosure honesty	Grade B	more honest than 77% of senior & home care franchises
Closure rate	0.7% of outlets	about average
Disclosed lawsuits	3	more litigious than 63% of peers

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What their own earnings claim actually says

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.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2025: 3 ceased operations, 4 terminations, 33 transfers of 423 outlets (13.6% turnover)

Legal history (Item 3)

3 matters disclosed.

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Caring Transitions franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Caring Transitions franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $75,760–$123,150, including a $58,900 initial franchise fee.
How much do Caring Transitions franchise owners make?: 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. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Caring Transitions franchise failure rate?: 2025: 3 ceased operations, 4 terminations, 33 transfers of 423 outlets (13.6% turnover)
Is a Caring Transitions franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Caring Transitions scores B on disclosure honesty, and discloses 3 legal matters. 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 Caring Transitions or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.