Key Numbers
169
Total units open
8
Units opened last year
20
Units closed last year
-12
Net unit growth
MaxLiving Franchise
Franchised by Maximized Living Health Centers, LLC · FDD 2025
Senior Care FDD 2025 Founded 2005 · 21+ yrs Item 19 disclosed
Data extracted from Maximized Living Health Centers, LLC's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →
Initial investment
$207K - $537K
Franchise fee
$50K
System size
169 (+8)
Royalty
$1,850/month
The Verdict
Quick Verdict · who it fits
MaxLiving fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale senior care concept.
✓ Strengths
- ✓Discloses Item 19 financial performance
- ✓169 units — strong system scale
- ✓No disclosed Item 3 litigation
⚠ Risks to review
- ⚠No exclusive territory — franchisor can open nearby
- ⚠High closure ratio: 11.8% of system per year
Key FDD Facts
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$207K - $537K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$50K
Royalty (Item 6)
$1,850/month
System size (Item 20)
169 +8
Years in business
21+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
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Buyer qualifications
✓Financing available•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2025 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.
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What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
Industry Benchmarks
How MaxLiving ranks against 118 Senior Care peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
77th pct · of 118 peers
Franchise fee
47th pct · of 118 peers
System size
69th pct · of 118 peers
Senior Care industry averages
Avg investment
$198K - $428K
Avg franchise fee
$53K
Avg system size
169
Franchises analyzed
118
How MaxLiving stacks up
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MaxLiving | Disclosed | $50K | $207K - $537K | $1,850/month | 169 |
| Scolicare Similar price | Disclosed | $49K | $162K - $542K | 5% | 4 |
| 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 MaxLiving franchise cost?
MaxLiving requires a $50,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $207,390–$537,000, per the most recent FDD on file.
Who owns MaxLiving?
MaxLiving is franchised by Maximized Living Health Centers, LLC, 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 MaxLiving disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
Yes. MaxLiving discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
What ongoing fees does MaxLiving charge?
Franchisees pay a royalty of $1,850/month on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
How many MaxLiving locations are there?
As of their 2025 FDD, MaxLiving has 169 total locations, with 8 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Does MaxLiving grant exclusive territory?
No. MaxLiving 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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