How many SENIORS BLUE BOOK franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, SENIORS BLUE BOOK has 12 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2012.

Is SENIORS BLUE BOOK a good franchise to buy?

SENIORS BLUE BOOK shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). 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.

SENIORS BLUE BOOK

FDD Year:

Seniors Blue Book franchises enable operators to produce a senior resources publication and advertising directory that serves as a comprehensive guide to services, senior housing options, resources, and information within a specific geographic area. The business model revolves around franchising single-unit operations using the proprietary Seniors Blue Book system, which includes trademarks, operational standards, and support. The target market includes seniors, caregivers, and senior care professionals seeking localized senior-related information.

Locations

$78K–$165K

Investment

Since 2012

Franchising

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$77,614 – $165,116

Low: $77,614High: $165,116

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

1.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$138 – $243

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + 1% national fund (currently $0, min $100/mo) + $138-$243/mo technology fee per user

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Data Based On: Data for 7 affiliate-owned and 11 franchised locations open for at least one year as of December 31, 2025.

* The provided tables present financial performance data for 'Affiliate Locations' and include an 'illustration' of royalty subtraction. However, the document explicitly states that 'Franchise locations will have additional expenses in addition to the expenses listed below' that are not accounted for in the provided charts. Due to this explicit statement that the presented data is incomplete for franchised units and the rule to extract ONLY individual franchise unit performance data, specific financial metrics (revenue, profit, etc.) cannot be accurately extracted.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How SENIORS BLUE BOOK Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
SENIORS BLUE BOOK Current	$78K – $165K	$50K	6.0%	12
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC	$14K – $607K	N/A	N/A	6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)	$216K – $609K	$30K	5.0%	4,500
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE	$71K – $105K	$25K	15.0%	2,744
CRUISE PLANNERS	$2K – $21K	$11K	3.0%	2,655
SERVPRO (UNIT)	$259K – $380K	$100K	10.0%	2,286
Business Services Average 189 franchises	$121K – $290K	$47K	10.4%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 189 Business Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1PA

2CT

3ID

4UT

5NJ

6TX

7AL

8KS

9MA

10MN

11MS

12IL

13NE

14FL

Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

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 SENIORS BLUE BOOK franchise ranges from $77,614 to $165,116. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.