HOME HELPERS HOME CARE

Item 7 outlines a total investment of $114,250-$162,500, including a $49,900 franchise fee, making entry accessible compared to skilled nursing peers. Ongoing fees include a 6% royalty (tiered down to 4.5% based on volume), 2% brand fund (to 0.5%), plus fixed costs like $995 annual tech fee, $350/month software minimum, and $65/month QuickBooks—potentially pressuring slim-margin starts. Item 19 shines brightly: average gross revenue reaches $1,897,833 across reporting units, with medians at $1,165,844, signaling top performers thrive amid rising eldercare needs. SBA stats bolster viability, with 69 loans averaging $245,870 and just 2.9% default rate, far below industry norms and indicating lender confidence in cash flows.

System health metrics reflect maturity without contraction: only 6 terminations and 4 non-renewals in the latest FDD year, alongside steady 344 units since 1997 under parent RiverGlade Capital. Litigation is minimal—one noncompete enforcement and a tortious interference claim from a resale dispute—suggesting operational focus over drama. No explosive growth, but low churn and disclosed earnings make this a lower-risk play in home care; weaker medians warn that hitting averages demands strong local execution in exclusive territories.