BrightStar Senior Living franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The BrightStar Senior Living franchise fee is $50,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $201,308 to $2,202,720, with about $140,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the BrightStar Senior Living FDD.
What are the BrightStar Senior Living franchise fees and investment?
The BrightStar Senior Living franchise requires a franchise fee of $50,000 and a total initial investment of $201,308 to $2,202,720. 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) | $50,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $201,308 to $2,202,720 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $140,000 |
| US locations | 5 |
| Industry | Healthcare & Senior Care (Home & Senior Care) |
| Headquarters | Bannockburn, Illinois |
| Founded | 2013 |
| Franchising since | 2015 |
How does the BrightStar Senior Living investment compare with other healthcare & senior care franchises?
BrightStar Senior Living's minimum investment of $201,308 is above the median minimum investment of $121,525 across the 182 healthcare & senior care franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 54 of the other 180 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $50,000 compares with an industry median of $49,500.
By minimum investment, BrightStar Senior Living belongs with franchises from $100,000 to $250,000.
What should you verify in the BrightStar Senior Living FDD?
Verify six parts of the BrightStar Senior Living 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 BrightStar Senior Living 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 BrightStar Senior Living?
These healthcare & senior care franchises have the closest minimum investment to BrightStar Senior Living:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| AumBio | $50,000 | $200,950 to $480,833 |
| IV Nutrition | $49,500 | $198,050 to $402,550 |
| Meraki Assisted Living | $75,000 | $195,691 to $255,716 |
| MD Hyperbaric | $50,000 | $208,635 to $338,076 |
| Clear Lakes Dental | $62,000 | $209,450 to $669,120 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a BrightStar Senior Living franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a BrightStar Senior Living franchise ranges from $201,308 to $2,202,720, including a franchise fee of $50,000, 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 BrightStar Senior Living franchise?
BrightStar Senior Living lists a minimum of about $140,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many BrightStar Senior Living locations are there?
BrightStar Senior Living reported 5 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 BrightStar Senior Living been franchising?
BrightStar Senior Living started offering franchises in 2015 after the company was founded in 2013.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. BrightStar Senior Living and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by BrightStar Senior Living. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.