How much does a Preferred Care at Home franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $83,500–$111,500, including a $64,500 initial franchise fee.

Is a Preferred Care at Home franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Preferred Care at Home scores D on disclosure honesty, and discloses 4 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Preferred Care at Home franchise

Home Care Services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

DDisclosure honesty

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

★★☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 2/5

Investment

$83,500–$111,500

Total fees

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Outlets

Closure signals

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Lawsuits

Is Preferred Care at Home worth it? How it compares to 42 similar franchises

Startup cost	from $83,500	cheaper than most (median $101,125)
Disclosure honesty	Grade D	less honest than most of the category
Disclosed lawsuits	4	more litigious than 77% of peers

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Discloses gross revenue only (2024, 85 units). Excludes expenses. Excludes new/non-operational locations. Cherry-picks full-year performers.

Honesty grade D: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

Item 20 tables present but specific termination/ceased counts not extractable from images.

Legal history (Item 3)

4 matters disclosed.

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Franchisor's framing: Discloses gross revenue only (2024, 85 units). Excludes expenses. Excludes new/non-operational …

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Preferred Care at Home franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Preferred Care at Home franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $83,500–$111,500, including a $64,500 initial franchise fee.
How much do Preferred Care at Home franchise owners make?: Discloses gross revenue only (2024, 85 units). Excludes expenses. Excludes new/non-operational locations. Cherry-picks full-year performers. We grade this disclosure D for honesty.
What is the Preferred Care at Home franchise failure rate?: Item 20 tables present but specific termination/ceased counts not extractable from images.
Is a Preferred Care at Home franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Preferred Care at Home scores D on disclosure honesty, and discloses 4 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 Preferred Care at Home or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.