Griswold International Franchise Review & Verdict (2026)

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The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Griswold International, LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale senior care concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$100K - $181K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$50K

Royalty (Item 6)

5% + 1% ad

Item 19 median rev

$1.49M

System size (Item 20)

114 +21

Years in business

44+ yrs

Company-owned units

11

Item 3 litigation

6 suits

Buyer qualifications

✓Exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed•6 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.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 5% + ad fund 1% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$1,490,000

$100k$2.7M

Royalty (5%)

Ad fund (1%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

146

Total units open

21

Units opened last year

1

Units closed last year

20

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

5

Risks to review

4

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Griswold International ranks against 110 Senior Care peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

40th pct · of 110 peers

Franchise fee

25th pct · of 110 peers

System size

62nd pct · of 110 peers

Senior Care industry averages

Avg investment

$200K - $429K

Avg franchise fee

$51K

Avg system size

179

Franchises analyzed

110

How Griswold International stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Griswold International Disclosed $50K $100K - $181K 5% 114
Assisting Hands Home CareSimilar price Disclosed $55K $98K - $181K 4–5% 232
Health MartBiggest system None 3,907
Clear Lakes DentalTop-rated in category Disclosed $62K $554K - $1.9M 7% 8

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Griswold International, LLC franchise cost?

Griswold International, LLC requires a $49,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $99,600–$180,600, per the most recent FDD on file.

Does Griswold International, LLC disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Griswold International, LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $1,492,691. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does Griswold International, LLC charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 5% of Gross Receipts and an advertising fund contribution of 1% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Griswold International, LLC locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Griswold International, LLC has 114 total locations, with 21 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does Griswold International, LLC grant exclusive territory?

Yes. Griswold International, LLC 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.

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