BrightStar Care

$BCRRF500 #159
CategoryPersonal-Care Businesses
SubcategorySenior Care
Locations427
Franchisee Count412
Franchise Fee$50,000
Item 7 Low$102,754
Item 7 Midpoint$161,470
Item 7 High$220,186
Royalty Fees5.25% of monthly Net Billings for non-National Accounts and 6.25% of monthly Net Billings for National Accounts
Ad / Brand Fund1.5%
Sold Not Open21
ParentBrightStar Holdings Parent, LLC
Founded2002
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business23
Began FranchisingAugust 2005
HQBannockburn, IL
Executives9
LinksWeb
Main Phone877.689.6898
FDD IssuedApril 1, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

BrightStar Franchising, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of BrightStar Care Agencies that provide non-medical and medical home care services to home care clients and supplemental healthcare staffing to institutional clients.

BrightStar Franchising, LLC is an Illinois limited liability company, wholly owned by BrightStar Group Holdings, Inc. Key executives include CEO Andrew Ray and CFO Brandon Allison, with a team of experienced professionals in various roles.

BrightStar Franchising, LLC offers franchises for the establishment and operation of BrightStar Care Agencies that provide non-medical and medical home care services to home care clients and supplemental healthcare staffing to institutional clients.

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