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Comfort Keepers
In-home senior care. The aging-population tailwind is real.
Fee $55,000 (vet + multi-unit discounts). Range per 2026 FDD Item 7. 5% royalty + 2% brand fund + 2% ad fund. 2026 FDD includes an Item 19. Verified Oct 2026. Last verified 2026-10-18.
Key features
- Franchising since 1999 — senior-care pioneer
- 700+ offices worldwide per franchisor
- 2026 FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation
- Small commercial office — no retail build-out or food equipment
Pros
- Demographics do your demand marketing for you
- FDD includes an Item 19 — ask to see it before you sign
- No medical credentials required to own
Cons
- Caregiver recruiting IS the business — margins live or die on staffing
- ~9% combined fee load plus fixed tech fees
- Not home-based — requires a dedicated office