Quick Verdict · who it fits
The DRIPBaR fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale senior care concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$169K - $400K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$60K
Royalty (Item 6)
7%
Item 19 median rev
$434k full-time, full-sized franchised outlets that operated the en…
System size (Item 20)
126 +28
Agreement term
10 yrs
Years in business
7+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
3 suits
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Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed•3 Item 3 cases
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.
Where units actually land — not just the headline average.
P25
$320k
Median
$434k
P75
$650k
▪ n = 77 units · full-time, full-sized franchised outlets that operated the entire Measuring Period · January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 7% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$430,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (7%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
126
Total units open
28
Units opened last year
11
Units closed last year
17
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How The DRIPBaR ranks against 121 Senior Care peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
71st pct · of 121 peers
Franchise fee
83rd pct · of 121 peers
System size
68th pct · of 121 peers
Senior Care industry averages
Avg investment
$188K - $425K
Avg franchise fee
$52K
Avg system size
163
Franchises analyzed
121
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The DRIPBaR | Disclosed | $60K | $169K - $400K | 7% | 126 |
| DfsSimilar price | Disclosed | $59K | $218K - $398K | 7% | 2 |
| Health MartBiggest system | None | — | $2K - $834K | — | 3,907 |
| Home InsteadTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $54K | $93K - $351K | 5% | 626 |
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Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
The DRIPBaR requires a $60,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $168,825–$399,500, per the most recent FDD on file.
The DRIPBaR is franchised by DRIPBaR Franchising, LLC (Unit), the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. The DRIPBaR discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $433,680. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% of Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, The DRIPBaR has 126 total locations, with 28 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. The DRIPBaR 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.
Per the FDD, The DRIPBaR discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a renewal fee of $5,000, a transfer fee of $5,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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