How much does a Griswold franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $99,600–$185,600, including a $49,500 initial franchise fee.

Is a Griswold franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Griswold scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 6% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 6 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Griswold franchise

Home Care Services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

BDisclosure honesty

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

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

Investment

$99,600–$185,600

Total fees

6% of sales

Outlets

146

Closure signals

1 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Griswold worth it? How it compares to 34 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	6% of sales	lower than most (median 7%)
Startup cost	from $99,600	about average (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	6	more litigious than 83% of peers

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Reports gross receipts for 59 franchised locations (112 territories) and 5 affiliate-owned locations. Average receipts $2,048,633; median $1,492,691. Excludes 22 new territories opened in 2025 and 1 ceased location.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

1 agency outlet ceased operations 2025; 5 registry outlets ceased. Minimal terminations/transfers indicate stability.

Legal history (Item 3)

6 matters disclosed.

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Griswold franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Griswold franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $99,600–$185,600, including a $49,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do Griswold franchise owners make?: Reports gross receipts for 59 franchised locations (112 territories) and 5 affiliate-owned locations. Average receipts $2,048,633; median $1,492,691. Excludes 22 new territories opened in 2025 and 1 ceased location. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Griswold franchise failure rate?: 1 agency outlet ceased operations 2025; 5 registry outlets ceased. Minimal terminations/transfers indicate stability.
Is a Griswold franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Griswold scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 6% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 6 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 36061-202604-04 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Griswold or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.