Key Numbers
541
Total units open
7
Units opened last year
9
Units closed last year
2
Net unit growth
Living Assistance Services Franchise
Senior Care 2026 FDD Analysis
Est. 1998 (28+ years)
No Item 19
Data extracted from Living Assistance Services, Inc.'s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, filed under FTC Rule 16 CFR 436. How we analyze FDDs →
Initial Investment Range
$125,460.00 to $171,150.00
Franchise Fee
$51,950.00 to $89,950.00 (varies by territory population)
Royalty Rate
3.5% of gross revenues; 3.25% at $125,000/month; 3.0% at $225,000/month
Ad Fund Contribution
$425.00–$895.00/month minimum (or 2.0%–2.5% of gross revenues, whichever is higher)
Term Length
10 years
Number of Units (current)
541 franchised units as of December 31, 2025
Quick Verdict
Living Assistance Services, Inc. fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mature senior care concept.
✓ Strengths
- 20,254 units — strong system scale
- Grants exclusive territory protection
- Below-industry royalty rate: 3.5% vs 6.0%
⚠ Risks
- No Item 19 disclosure — buyers fly blind on revenue
Key FDD Facts
FreeInitial Investment
$125K - $171K
Item 7 — see full financial breakdown
60th percentile | 94% below the Senior Care industry average
Royalty Fee
3.5%
Item 6 — as reported in 2026 FDD · + 2.5% ad fund
Years in Business
28+ years
Item 1 — Founded 1998
Item 19 (Earnings Claims)
Not Disclosed
No financial performance representations made
Agreement Term
10 years
Item 10 — as reported in 2026 FDD
Transfer Fee
$16K
Item 17 — as reported in 2026 FDD
Data shown is extracted from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
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PremiumIndustry Benchmarks
vs 121 Senior Care peersInitial InvestmentHigher than 60% of peers
Franchise FeeHigher than 88% of peers
System Size (Units)Higher than 99% of peers
Senior Care Industry Averages
Avg Investment
$2,172,122 – $5,260,688
Avg Franchise Fee
$51,961
Avg System Size
441 units
Franchises Analyzed
121
How Living Assistance Services, Inc. stacks up against direct competitors
| Living Assistance Services, Inc. | One You Love Homecare Franchising, LLC Similar price | GALT PHRANCHISE SYSTEMS, LLC Biggest system | CLEAR LAKES DENTAL FRANCHISE LLC Top-rated in category | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industry: Senior Care | ||||
| Franchise fee | $65K | $50K | $200K | $62K |
| Total investment | $125K–$171K | $95K–$171K | $241.3M–$241.3M | $554K–$1.9M |
| Royalty | 3.5% | 5% | 6% | 7% |
| Total units | 20,254 | 24 | 6,963 | 8 |
| Item 19? | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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