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The real numbers on owning a Home Instead franchise

In-home senior care services · FDD 2025 · from public state filings
BDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$91,040–$269,750
Total fees
7% of sales
Outlets
619
Closure signals
10 ceased, 0 terminated
Lawsuits
3

What their own earnings claim actually says

Discloses 2024 gross sales for 603 franchises (median $2.26M, average $2.61M) and care platform growth data. Cherry-picks by excluding closed units and using median rather than mean emphasis.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

10 ceased operations in 2024; 54 transfers suggest franchise turnover activity.

Legal history (Item 3)

3 matters disclosed.

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Home Instead franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Home Instead franchise cost?
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $91,040–$269,750, including a $54,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Home Instead franchise owners make?
Discloses 2024 gross sales for 603 franchises (median $2.26M, average $2.61M) and care platform growth data. Cherry-picks by excluding closed units and using median rather than mean emphasis. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Home Instead franchise failure rate?
10 ceased operations in 2024; 54 transfers suggest franchise turnover activity.
Is a Home Instead franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Home Instead scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 7% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 3 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: MN CARDS 34921-202510-04 (Clean FDD 2025). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Home Instead or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.