Key Numbers
260
Total units open
42
Units opened last year
13
Units closed last year
10 ceased operations + 2 reacquired by franchisor + 1 non-renewal
29
Net unit growth
Homewatch Caregivers Franchise
Senior Care FDD 2026 Founded 2021 · 5+ yrs Item 19 disclosed
Data extracted from Homewatch Caregivers's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →
Initial investment
$143K - $194K
Franchise fee
$50K
Median unit revenue
$1.36M
System size
260 (+42)
The Verdict
Quick Verdict · who it fits
Homewatch Caregivers fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale senior care concept.
✓ Strengths
- ✓Discloses Item 19 financial performance
- ✓260 units — strong system scale
⚠ Risks to review
- ⚠No exclusive territory — franchisor can open nearby
Key FDD Facts
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$143K - $194K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$50K
Royalty (Item 6)
5% + 0.5–2% ad
Item 19 median rev
$1.36M franchisees in operation for entire 2025 fiscal year by terri…
System size (Item 20)
260 +42
Years in business
5+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
1 suit
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Buyer qualifications
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
What you'd pay the franchisor
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PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$1,360,000
$100k$2.5M
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Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
Industry Benchmarks
How Homewatch Caregivers ranks against 118 Senior Care peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
61st pct · of 118 peers
Franchise fee
47th pct · of 118 peers
System size
82nd pct · of 118 peers
Senior Care industry averages
Avg investment
$198K - $428K
Avg franchise fee
$53K
Avg system size
169
Franchises analyzed
118
How Homewatch Caregivers stacks up
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homewatch Caregivers | Disclosed | $50K | $143K - $194K | 5% | 260 |
| Federal Injury Centers Similar price | Disclosed | $49K | $94K - $195K | 8.5% | 68 |
| 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 Homewatch Caregivers franchise cost?
Homewatch Caregivers requires a $50,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $142,890–$194,080, per the most recent FDD on file.
Who owns Homewatch Caregivers?
Homewatch Caregivers franchises are sold by Homewatch CareGivers Franchising SPE LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.
Does Homewatch Caregivers disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
Yes. Homewatch Caregivers discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $1,360,485. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
What ongoing fees does Homewatch Caregivers charge?
Franchisees pay a royalty of 5% of Gross Revenue or the Minimum Monthly Royalty, whichever is greater and an advertising fund contribution of 2% of first $500,000, 1.5% of $500,001–$1,000,000, 1% of $1,000,001–$2,000,000, 0.5% of amounts over $2,000,000 on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
How many Homewatch Caregivers locations are there?
As of their 2026 FDD, Homewatch Caregivers has 260 total locations, with 42 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Does Homewatch Caregivers grant exclusive territory?
No. Homewatch Caregivers does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
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