A Place At Home franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The A Place At Home franchise fee is $49,500 and the total initial investment ranges from $91,195 to $166,012, with about $20,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the A Place At Home FDD.
What are the A Place At Home franchise fees and investment?
The A Place At Home franchise requires a franchise fee of $49,500 and a total initial investment of $91,195 to $166,012. The franchise fee is one line inside the total investment, which also covers location, equipment, opening inventory and working capital.
| Franchise fee (FDD Item 5) | $49,500 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $91,195 to $166,012 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $20,000 |
| US locations | 37 |
| Industry | Healthcare & Senior Care (Home & Senior Care) |
| Headquarters | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Franchising since | 2017 |
How does the A Place At Home investment compare with other healthcare & senior care franchises?
A Place At Home's minimum investment of $91,195 is at or below the median minimum investment of $121,525 across the 182 healthcare & senior care franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 127 of the other 180 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $49,500 compares with an industry median of $49,500.
What should you verify in the A Place At Home FDD?
Verify six parts of the A Place At Home Franchise Disclosure Document before you sign, because figures change with every annual FDD:
- Item 5 and Item 6: the current franchise fee, royalty, marketing fund and technology fees.
- Item 7: the full investment range by expense line, including working capital.
- Item 19: whether A Place At Home discloses financial performance data, and which units it covers.
- Item 20: openings, closures and transfers, plus contacts for current and former franchisees.
- Item 21: the franchisor's audited financial statements.
- Item 12: whether your territory is protected.
The full list of Items is in the FDD guide. You must receive the FDD at least 14 calendar days before you sign a binding agreement or pay any money.
Which franchises are similar to A Place At Home?
These healthcare & senior care franchises have the closest minimum investment to A Place At Home:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Home Instead | $54,000 | $91,040 to $269,750 |
| Talem Home Care | $48,500 to $81,500 | $90,824 to $250,475 |
| Pibcoa | $39,500 | $92,045 to $139,725 |
| Right at Home | $49,500 | $92,100 to $165,309 |
| Always Best Care | $49,900 | $89,725 to $145,900 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a A Place At Home franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a A Place At Home franchise ranges from $91,195 to $166,012, including a franchise fee of $49,500, according to franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. The exact amount depends on location, build-out and working capital, as shown in Item 7 of the FDD.
How much cash do you need to open a A Place At Home franchise?
A Place At Home lists a minimum of about $20,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many A Place At Home locations are there?
A Place At Home reported 37 US locations in the data compiled in October 2026. Item 20 of the FDD shows openings, closures and transfers for the last three years.
How long has A Place At Home been franchising?
A Place At Home started offering franchises in 2017 after the company was founded in 2012.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. A Place At Home and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by A Place At Home. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.