Financial Breakdown

Why Pay $50k? Start Your Home Care Agency for $27.

Franchises like Visiting Angels or Comfort Keepers charge massive overhead for systems you can set up yourself. Keep your profits. Build your own brand.

Royalty Freedom Calculator

See how much money you give away with a franchise.

$500.0K
$100k$2M
5 Years
1 Year10 Years
Franchise Fee (Upfront)-$50,000
Royalties (5%)-$125,000
Total Franchise Cost$175,000
Total Savings by Going Independent$174,973

That's money you keep in your pocket.

The Real Cost of a "Business in a Box"

Compare what you get (and what you pay) side-by-side.

FeatureTypical FranchiseHome Care Launch Kit
Upfront Cost~$50,000+$27 (One-time)
Royalties5% of Gross Revenue0% (Keep 100% Profit)
TerritoryRestricted / Zip LockedUnlimited / Anywhere
SoftwareForced ProprietaryTop Market Choice
Brand OwnershipRent Their NameBuild Your Legacy
SupportCorporate ManualsCurated Launch Guide
Exit StrategyApproval Required100% Your Asset

The Franchise Trap

Franchises sell you on the idea of "safety." They claim that by paying them $50,000 upfront and 5% of every dollar you ever make, you're buying a guarantee of success.

Here is the truth: In home care, families do not hire "brands." They hire people. When a family in your town needs care for their mother, they don't care if your logo matches an office in another state. They care if you answer the phone, if you are compassionate, and if your caregivers are reliable.

You can build that reputation yourself. You don't need to pay a corporation half a million dollars over ten years to prove it.

What You Actually Need

A franchise provides three things: a brand, a manual, and software. That's it.

  • The Manual: Our Launch Kit gives you the same operational roadmap—policies, procedures, and checklists—for $27.
  • The Software: Independent agencies have access to better software (like AxisCare or AlayaCare) than many franchises provide.
  • The Brand: You can build a local brand that means more to your community than a corporate logo ever could.

Ready to start on your own terms?

Get the Launch Kit for $27

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about franchising vs. going independent.

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