Home Instead franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Home Instead franchise fee is $54,000 and the total initial investment ranges from $91,040 to $269,750, with about $25,000 in liquid cash required, based on franchise disclosure data compiled in October 2026. Confirm current figures in Items 5 and 7 of the Home Instead FDD.
What are the Home Instead franchise fees and investment?
The Home Instead franchise requires a franchise fee of $54,000 and a total initial investment of $91,040 to $269,750. 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) | $54,000 |
|---|---|
| Total initial investment (FDD Item 7) | $91,040 to $269,750 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $25,000 |
| US locations | 625 |
| Industry | Healthcare & Senior Care (Home & Senior Care) |
| Headquarters | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Franchising since | 1995 |
How does the Home Instead investment compare with other healthcare & senior care franchises?
Home Instead's minimum investment of $91,040 is at or below the median minimum investment of $121,525 across the 182 healthcare & senior care franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 128 of the other 180 brands in this industry start at a higher investment. Its franchise fee starting at $54,000 compares with an industry median of $49,500.
What should you verify in the Home Instead FDD?
Verify six parts of the Home Instead 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 Home Instead 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 Home Instead?
These healthcare & senior care franchises have the closest minimum investment to Home Instead:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| A Place At Home | $49,500 | $91,195 to $166,012 |
| 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 Home Instead franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Home Instead franchise ranges from $91,040 to $269,750, including a franchise fee of $54,000, 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 Home Instead franchise?
Home Instead lists a minimum of about $25,000 in liquid cash. Lenders usually finance part of the remaining investment, and the franchisor confirms its capital requirements during qualification.
How many Home Instead locations are there?
Home Instead reported 625 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 Home Instead been franchising?
Home Instead started offering franchises in 1995 after the company was founded in 1994.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Home Instead and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Home Instead. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.