How much revenue does a GRISWOLD HOME CARE franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a GRISWOLD HOME CARE franchise is $2,131,035.5. The median revenue is $1,672,644.

How many GRISWOLD HOME CARE franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, GRISWOLD HOME CARE has 114 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1984.

Can you get an SBA loan for a GRISWOLD HOME CARE franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for GRISWOLD HOME CARE franchises. Historical data shows 15 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for GRISWOLD HOME CARE franchisees, with an average loan amount of $321,833. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is GRISWOLD HOME CARE a good franchise to buy?

GRISWOLD HOME CARE shows several positive indicators: established brand with 114+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

GRISWOLD HOME CARE

Griswold Home Care franchises operate under the Agency Business Model, matching clients with carefully screened, trained, licensed, insured, bonded, and credentialed caregivers who provide non-medical services such as personal care, homemaking, companion care, incidental transportation, and other supportive services. Franchisees also offer consultation to clients and care recipients regarding home care needs. The target market includes older adults, ill, or disabled persons requiring assistance with activities of daily living.

114

Locations

$100K–$181K

Investment

Since 1984

Franchising

ServicesBlue Bell, PAGriswold Investors, LLCwww.GriswoldHomeCare.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$49,500

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$99,600 – $180,600

Low: $99,600High: $180,600

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

4.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

0.50%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$77 – $493

Item 6 of FDD

4% royalty + 0.5% general marketing fee + $37-$453/mo printed materials and shipping + approx. $40/mo annual conference fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Data Based On: 48 Franchised Locations operating in 92 territories, open for the entire Measurement Period (January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024), excluding 20 territories that opened during 2024 and were not open the entire calendar year. Data is presented by revenue quartiles.

* Weighted average gross revenue calculated from the Franchise Location Revenue by Quartile table (Page 4): (12 units * $4,502,710 + 12 units * $2,073,891 + 12 units * $1,330,438 + 12 units * $617,103) / 48 total units = $2,131,035.5. This figure is consistent with the $2,131,036 average gross receipt reported in the Part I table.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How GRISWOLD HOME CARE Compares

Key Insights

One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Senior Care

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
GRISWOLD HOME CARE Current	$100K – $181K	$50K	4.0%	114
SYNERGY HOME CARE	$78K – $159K	$53K	5.0%	550
SENIOR HELPERS	$149K – $221K	$55K	5.0%	355
ALWAYS BEST CARE SENIOR SERVICES	$90K – $146K	$50K	6.0%	275
COMFORCARE HOME CARE	$73K – $164K	$59K	5.0%	248
FIRSTLIGHT HOME CARE	$127K – $219K	$50K	5.0%	238
Senior Care Average 43 franchises	$158K – $336K	$62K	5.7%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 43 Senior Care franchises by location count.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for GRISWOLD HOME CARE franchisees (2018 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$321,833

Total Volume

$4.8M

Default Rate

0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

187 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases4

Primarily misrepresentation, fraud, breach of contract, and franchise law violation claims by franchisees regarding labor law changes affecting caregiver classification, overtime wages, licensing, and franchise operations; one dispute over franchise agreement assignment, royalties, and services.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryYes

Valiant Health Care, Inc. (where COO Steven Turner was CEO/President) filed Chapter 11 on January 1, 2012 (closed June 11, 2015).

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a GRISWOLD HOME CARE franchise ranges from $99,600 to $180,600. This includes a franchise fee of $49,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.0% of gross sales.