Right at Home franchise: cost, fees and total investment
Short answer: The Right at Home franchise fee is $49,500 and the total initial investment ranges from $92,100 to $165,309, 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 Right at Home FDD.
What are the Right at Home franchise fees and investment?
The Right at Home franchise requires a franchise fee of $49,500 and a total initial investment of $92,100 to $165,309. 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) | $92,100 to $165,309 |
| Minimum liquid cash | $20,000 |
| US locations | 551 |
| Industry | Healthcare & Senior Care (Home & Senior Care) |
| Headquarters | Omaha, Nebraska |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Franchising since | 2000 |
How does the Right at Home investment compare with other healthcare & senior care franchises?
Right at Home's minimum investment of $92,100 is at or below the median minimum investment of $121,525 across the 182 healthcare & senior care franchises in the SelectFranchiseList database. 125 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 Right at Home FDD?
Verify six parts of the Right 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 Right 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 Right at Home?
These healthcare & senior care franchises have the closest minimum investment to Right at Home:
| Franchise | Franchise fee | Total investment |
|---|---|---|
| Pibcoa | $39,500 | $92,045 to $139,725 |
| A Place At Home | $49,500 | $91,195 to $166,012 |
| Home Instead | $54,000 | $91,040 to $269,750 |
| Talem Home Care | $48,500 to $81,500 | $90,824 to $250,475 |
| Happier At Home | $49,000 | $94,175 to $137,475 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Right at Home franchise cost?
The total initial investment for a Right at Home franchise ranges from $92,100 to $165,309, 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 Right at Home franchise?
Right 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 Right at Home locations are there?
Right at Home reported 551 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 Right at Home been franchising?
Right at Home started offering franchises in 2000 after the company was founded in 1999.
Figures are compiled from franchise disclosure data and public franchise listings as of October 2026 and may have changed. Right at Home and its trademarks belong to their owner; SelectFranchiseList is not affiliated with or endorsed by Right at Home. This page is not an offer to sell a franchise. Only the franchisor's current FDD is authoritative.