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LEGATO LIVING
Legato Living franchises residential home-based assisted living facilities that provide physical and emotional care, medication administration, health monitoring, and other services primarily for individuals suffering from memory impairment. The business model involves offering single-unit Home franchises or multi-unit area development agreements within designated territories, using proprietary systems, trademarks, manuals, and required supplies. Their target market is the highly competitive assisted living sector for elderly and disabled people unable to live independently.
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Franchise Costs
6% royalty (or min $1,000/mo after first 3 months) + 1% brand development fund + $300/mo business management system license + $225/mo technology (up to $500) + $100/mo website (up to $200)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 3 Operational Franchise Outlets (Eastridge, Legacy, Five Fountains) for the 2024 Calendar Year. The Arizona Outlet's financial performance was explicitly excluded as it is not representative.
* Calculated average gross revenue, average gross profit, and average net profit from the three disclosed Operational Franchise Outlets (Eastridge, Legacy, Five Fountains). Average net profit is based on 'Direct Gross Profit Less Disclosed Expenses and Franchise Related Expenses'. Best guess profit low and high are the minimum and maximum of this metric across the three outlets.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $1,045,825
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Unlock financial performance dataLEGATO LIVING Franchise Analysis
The senior care industry is exploding with demand for memory care solutions, and Legato Living's home-based assisted living model taps into that need uniquely. Item 19 provides revenue and profit snapshots from its small system, hinting at strong early performance amid a competitive field. Yet with franchising barely out of the gate, can this trajectory turn a high-investment opportunity into reliable returns?
Legato Living began franchising in 2021 from Omaha, NE, but growth has stalled: just 1 location in 2023 and 2024 (+0%), totaling only 5 units today despite plans for 10 new ones. Item 19 reveals average gross revenues of $1,045,825 across these, with estimated profits ranging $167,294-$236,209—impressive margins for a nascent brand in a sector where scale often drives success. However, the flat headcount signals caution; without momentum, new franchisees risk isolation in a system too young to prove resilience against market shifts or operational hurdles.
Financials demand scrutiny: initial investment spans $255,350-$1,346,895 including the $50,000 franchise fee, driven by home setup and proprietary systems. Ongoing fees bite at 6% royalty (minimum $1,000/month after three months), 1% brand fund, plus $300/month business management license, up to $500 technology, and up to $200 website—potentially 8-10% of sales total. Five SBA loans averaging $447,000 show lender interest, but the wide cost range and tiny footprint mean high variance; proven revenues tempt, yet zero growth flags underperformance in a hot category.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How LEGATO LIVING Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 95% of Senior Care franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LEGATO LIVING Current | $255K – $1.3M | $50K | 6.0% | 5 |
| SYNERGY HOME CARE | $80K – $164K | $55K | 5.0% | 626 |
| RIGHT AT HOME | $75K – $119K | $50K | 5.0% | 566 |
| Visiting Angels | $125K – $171K | $65K | 3.0% | 541 |
| SENIOR HELPERS | $149K – $221K | $55K | 5.0% | 355 |
| ALWAYS BEST CARE SENIOR SERVICES | $90K – $146K | $50K | 6.0% | 275 |
Senior Care Average 43 franchises | $159K – $337K | $62K | 5.6% | – |
* 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.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for LEGATO LIVING franchisees (2024 – 2025)
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.
5 SBA loans on record
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18 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Unlock contactsDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a LEGATO LIVING franchise ranges from $255,350 to $1,346,895. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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