Daycation for Seniors Franchise
Franchised by DFS Franchising, Inc. · FDD 2026
Data extracted from DFS Franchising, Inc.'s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →
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Daycation for Seniors fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging senior care concept.
✓ Strengths
- ✓Discloses Item 19 financial performance
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How Daycation for Seniors ranks against 118 Senior Care peers we've analyzed.
How Daycation for Seniors stacks up
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daycation for Seniors | Disclosed | $59K | $218K - $398K | 7% | 2 |
| Dripbar Franchising, Llc (unit) Similar price | Disclosed | $60K | $169K - $400K | 7% | 126 |
| Health Mart Biggest system | None | — | — | — | 3,907 |
| Clear Lakes Dental Top-rated in category | Disclosed | $62K | $554K - $1.9M | 7% | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a Daycation for Seniors franchise cost?
Daycation for Seniors requires a $59,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $218,000–$398,000, per the most recent FDD on file.
Who owns Daycation for Seniors?
Daycation for Seniors is franchised by DFS Franchising, Inc., the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Does Daycation for Seniors disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
Yes. Daycation for Seniors discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
What ongoing fees does Daycation for Seniors charge?
Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% of gross sales and an advertising fund contribution of 1% of gross sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
How many Daycation for Seniors locations are there?
As of their 2026 FDD, Daycation for Seniors has 2 total locations, with 2 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
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