Loading FDD preview...
Download this + 1,700 other FDDs · One-time purchase
1,700+ FDDs structured for franchise professionals
We extract fees, Item 19 financials, franchisee contacts, SBA default rates, litigation, and outlet data from every FDD — so you can compare brands in minutes, not months. Used by multi-unit operators, consultants, and franchise development teams.
SENIOR CARE AUTHORITY
Senior Care Authority franchises operate senior placement and consulting agencies that assist families and seniors in finding ideal living arrangements, in-home care providers, caregivers, and community resources for eldercare needs. They also offer EASE, an Employee Assistance Solutions for Eldercare program serving companies as a benefit to their employees. The business model involves home-based or small commercial operations in defined marketing areas using the franchisor's proprietary system, trademarks, training, and support, targeting families of seniors, seniors, and corporations.
Loading preview...
Download this + 1,700 other FDDs · One-time purchase
Franchise Costs
8% royalty + $950/mo marketing & technology support fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data for 56 franchised placement agencies that have been marketing their franchise for more than six months, full-time, in Calendar Year 2024. This includes 15 agencies with multiple marketing areas and 41 agencies with a single marketing area.
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue and median gross revenue across two tables: 'Annual Gross Sales of Franchised Placement Agencies With Multiple Marketing Areas' and 'Annual Gross Sales of Franchised Placement Agencies With a Single Marketing Area'. For the 'Multiple Marketing Areas' table, the 6-18 months category originally stated '(19)' franchisees, which was inconsistent with the table's total of 15. The count for this category was adjusted to 3 franchisees (15 - (6+2+2+2)) for calculations. The units for this table sum to 15. For the 'Single Marketing Area' table, the sum of individual franchisee counts from the rows (12+5+6+7+12 = 42) was inconsistent with the table's stated total of 41. The individual row counts (summing to 42) were used for the weighted average calculation. Overall weighted average calculated using 57 units (15 from Multiple Marketing Areas table + 42 from Single Marketing Area table). Average Gross Revenue: (weighted sum of average gross sales) / 57 = $192,889.75. Median Gross Revenue: (weighted sum of median gross sales) / 57 = $165,708.91.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $192,890
Unlock financial performance data with full access to 1,700+ franchise reports
Unlock financial performance dataSENIOR CARE AUTHORITY Franchise Analysis
The senior care market is exploding as baby boomers age, and Senior Care Authority positions itself right in the heart of that demand with placement services and eldercare consulting. Item 19 financials paint a picture of steady revenue potential, while a robust SBA loan history hints at accessible financing paths. But with low terminations and ambitious expansion plans, is this home-based model the low-risk entry you've been scouting?
Item 7 lays out the initial investment from $85,945 to $105,845, including a $52,500 franchise fee, covering home-based setup with marketing materials, training, and proprietary systems for senior placements and the EASE employee benefits program. Ongoing fees hit 8% royalty plus a flat $950 monthly for marketing and tech support, keeping costs predictable. Item 19 shines here: average gross revenue clocks $192,890, median $165,709 across existing units, suggesting solid top-line performance without massive overhead since operations are lean and territory-based.
System health looks stable with 108 franchise locations plus 2 corporate, up 6% from 97 to 103 units between 2023-2024, 39 projected new units, just 1 termination, and 3 transfers—far below industry red flags. SBA data backs viability: 33 loans averaging $139,121 with a low 9.1% default rate, making financing realistic for qualified buyers. Franchising since 2014 from Petaluma, CA, this setup rewards operators who hustle in senior services, potentially netting strong returns in a recession-resistant niche if you nail local family and corporate leads.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How SENIOR CARE AUTHORITY Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Senior Care
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SENIOR CARE AUTHORITY Current | $86K – $106K | $53K | 8.0% | 108 |
| 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
+16 more states
Unlock location growth data with full access to 1,700+ franchise reports
Unlock location growth dataSBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for SENIOR CARE AUTHORITY franchisees (2017 – 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.
33 SBA loans on record
Unlock SBA loan history with full access to 1,700+ franchise reports
Unlock SBA loan historyDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Unlock due diligence reports with full access to 1,700+ franchise reports
Unlock due diligence reportsFrequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a SENIOR CARE AUTHORITY franchise ranges from $85,945 to $105,845. This includes a franchise fee of $52,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
More Services Franchises
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)
Services
AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES LLC
Services
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE
Services
SERVPRO (UNIT)
Services
H&R BLOCK
Services
SERVICEMASTER RESTORE
Services