Key Numbers
62
Total units open
5 net new franchised units
Units opened last year
52 at start of 2024, 57 at end
1 franchised unit ceased operations
Units closed last year
5
Net unit growth
Caring Senior Service Franchise
Franchised by Caring Senior Service Franchise Partnership, L.P. · FDD 2026
Senior Care FDD 2026 Founded 2001 · 25+ yrs Item 19 disclosed
Data extracted from Caring Senior Service Franchise Partnership, L.P.'s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →
Initial investment
$100K - $154K
Franchise fee
$49K
Median unit revenue
$906k
System size
62 (+10)
The Verdict
Quick Verdict · who it fits
Caring Senior Service fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale senior care concept.
✓ Strengths
- ✓Discloses Item 19 financial performance
- ✓No disclosed Item 3 litigation
- ✓Grants exclusive territory protection
⚠ Risks to review
- ⚠Short 5-year initial term
Key FDD Facts
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$100K - $154K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$49K
Royalty (Item 6)
5% + 2% ad
Item 19 median rev
$906k all franchisee offices
System size (Item 20)
62 +10
Agreement term
5 yrs
Years in business
25+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
8 days
Company-owned units
5
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
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Buyer qualifications
✓Financing available✓Exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
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$910,000
$100k$2M
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AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
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Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
Industry Benchmarks
How Caring Senior Service ranks against 118 Senior Care peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
39th pct · of 118 peers
Franchise fee
20th pct · of 118 peers
System size
56th pct · of 118 peers
Senior Care industry averages
Avg investment
$198K - $428K
Avg franchise fee
$53K
Avg system size
169
Franchises analyzed
118
How Caring Senior Service stacks up
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caring Senior Service | Disclosed | $49K | $100K - $154K | 5% | 62 |
| Touching Hearts Similar price | Disclosed | $50K | $85K - $154K | 6% | 69 |
| 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 Caring Senior Service franchise cost?
Caring Senior Service requires a $49,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $99,997–$153,994, per the most recent FDD on file.
Who owns Caring Senior Service?
Caring Senior Service is franchised by Caring Senior Service Franchise Partnership, L.P., 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 Caring Senior Service disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
Yes. Caring Senior Service discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $906,104. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
What ongoing fees does Caring Senior Service charge?
Franchisees pay a royalty of 5% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% of Gross Billings on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
How many Caring Senior Service locations are there?
As of their 2026 FDD, Caring Senior Service has 62 total locations, with 10 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Does Caring Senior Service offer franchisee training and support?
Yes. Caring Senior Service's most recent FDD documents approximately 8 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
Does Caring Senior Service grant exclusive territory?
Yes. Caring Senior Service grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
What are the renewal and exit terms?
Per the FDD, Caring Senior Service discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years, a renewal fee of $5,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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