How much does a HomeWell franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $69,401–$233,912, including a $15,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a HomeWell franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. HomeWell 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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The real numbers on owning a HomeWell franchise

Home Care Services Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

BDisclosure honesty

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

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

Investment

$69,401–$233,912

Total fees

7% of sales

Outlets

201

Closure signals

2 ceased, 20 terminated

Lawsuits

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

Ongoing fees	7% of sales	about average
Startup cost	from $69,401	cheaper than most (median $99,997)
Disclosure honesty	Grade B	more honest than 77% of senior & home care franchises
Closure rate	1.0% of outlets	about average
Disclosed lawsuits	3	more litigious than 63% of peers

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

Comprehensive gross revenue/margin/client data for 112 businesses (2024-2025). Tables show average revenues by tenure; single-territory median $649K, multi-territory $2.06M. Includes gross margins (48-53%) and client hours. Only 32% of single-territory and 29% of multi-territory businesses met/exceeded averages.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

20 terminations (2025), 2 ceased operations; strong growth (180→201 outlets) but elevated exit rate.

Legal history (Item 3)

3 matters disclosed.

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HomeWell franchise — frequently asked

How much does a HomeWell franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $69,401–$233,912, including a $15,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do HomeWell franchise owners make?: Comprehensive gross revenue/margin/client data for 112 businesses (2024-2025). Tables show average revenues by tenure; single-territory median $649K, multi-territory $2.06M. Includes gross margins (48-53%) and client hours. Only 32% of single-territory and 29% of multi-territory businesses met/exceeded averages. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the HomeWell franchise failure rate?: 20 terminations (2025), 2 ceased operations; strong growth (180→201 outlets) but elevated exit rate.
Is a HomeWell franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. HomeWell 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 36154-202604-09 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with HomeWell or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.