Frequently Asked Questions

We know evaluating whether a franchise is the right path for you to pursue your personal career, lifestyle and financial goals, much less choosing the right franchise, is a big decision. Below you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about owning and operating an Always Best Care franchise with us.

What are Always Best Care’s startup costs?

Our franchise is very affordable. Always Best Care was named one of the Top Low-Cost Franchises by Franchise Business Review, an independent organization that measures franchisee satisfaction levels across hundreds of franchise concepts. With startup investment ranging between $89,750 and $145,900, our franchisees have the ability to launch their businesses faster and in a more capital efficient manner than brick and mortar franchises requiring investment in real estate and construction build out. 

Our franchise is very affordable. Always Best Care was named one of the Top Low-Cost Franchises by Franchise Business Review, an independent organization that measures franchisee satisfaction levels across hundreds of franchise concepts. With startup investment ranging between $89,750 and $145,900, our franchisees have the ability to launch their businesses faster and in a more capital efficient manner than brick and mortar franchises requiring investment in real estate and construction build out. 

For a breakdown of the various components of the startup investment, please refer to Item 7 in the Always Best Care Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

While no franchisor can provide any guarantee of specific earnings, Always Best Care offers a variety of senior care options that provide our franchisees the opportunity to generate multiple streams of revenue and build bigger businesses than many of our competitors.

While no franchisor can provide any guarantee of specific earnings, Always Best Care offers a variety of senior care options that provide our franchisees the opportunity to generate multiple streams of revenue and build bigger businesses than many of our competitors. To review the ranges of financial performance of our existing franchisees, please refer to Financial Performance Representations in Item 19 of the Always Best Care Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

As outlined in the Always Best Care FDD, our one-time initial franchise fee, which is part of the total startup investment outlined in Item 7, is $49,900. On an ongoing basis, our franchisees pay a 6.0% royalty fee on their gross sales to license the Always Best Care business model, brand name and access the training and support provided to franchisees to help them learn the business model and profitably scale it in their local market. In addition, franchisees contribute 2% of gross sales into the National Advertising Fund that Always Best Care invests on behalf of the entire franchise system to promote consumer brands awareness and help generate leads and referrals to individual franchise locations.

Given the aging of the population across the country as the Baby Boomer generation reaches senior status, the senior care industry is experiencing rapid growth. According to Pew Research Center, more than 10,000 Americans turn 65 years old every day. And the 65+ population in the U.S. is projected to double during the next 30 years. By 2040, 20% of the U.S. population will be 65 or older. The 85+ population is expected to grow even faster, increasing nearly 150% during the next 30 years, capping at 14.2 million in 2040.

In addition to these demographic trends, most seniors want to be able to age in place instead of being relocated to an assisted living or nursing home. With a senior population growing every day, the demand for senior care services is only expected to rise. When considering starting a business, it is important to pick one that has a steady demand driver behind it to help fuel your growth and few industries are experiencing growth at the rate of the senior care / home care industry.

At Always Best Care, we first provide the playbook on the strategies and tactics that our franchisees use to build local referral networks providing a steady stream of new clients. We have a marketing and creative team that develops a wide range of branded marketing collateral materials focused on our target market segments and service offerings. Each franchisee is also provided with a customizable and fully SEO-optimized micro-website attached to the Always Best Care corporate website. In addition, when custom marketing materials are needed by a franchisee, our corporate team works with them to prepare any custom materials needs whether for print, social, radio or television. 

All of our franchisees also contribute to the National Advertising Fund as a way to build the brand’s presence nationally, which supports building their business locally.  Since 2011, Always Best Care has been honored with multiple awards recognizing our commitment to creating exemplary marketing and advertising campaigns for our franchisees.

Always Best Care is more than a one-dimensional senior home care franchise. Compared to many of our competitors, we offer a broader full Continuum of Care, with multiple service options for seniors and their families (and, therefore, revenue generating services for our franchisees) including:

  • Always-in-Touch free telephone checks to provide family reassurance
  • Non-medical in-home care to support daily living activities
  • 24/7 round-the-clock home care
  • Alzheimer’s and other dementia care
  • Home health care (in select markets)
  • Always Safe fall detection & prevention
  • Assisted living placement services
  • Escorted tours of assisted living communities
  • Free Always Best Care Rx program for prescription discounts
  • Veterans assistance program
  • Lifeline emergency response system

While no industry is completely recession-proof, the senior care industry is one of the most recession-resistant industries in the country. Unlike products or material goods that are often discretionary, senior services are essential and prioritized by families even in times of economic uncertainty.

Always Best Care is one of the leading senior home care franchises in the U.S. and has nearly 300 territories across over 30 states. Our brand and business model has repeatedly been ranked among the top franchises in the nation by reputable publications like USA Today, Military Times, Franchise Business Review and AmericasBestFranchises.com.

Always Best Care offers a highly diversified and supported path to growth. With three complementary revenue streams: in-home care, skilled nursing, and assisted living placement, you can generate multiple income sources from the same referral channels. Your investment is protected through exclusive territories, while a deep, established referral network helps drive consistent, qualified client flow.

You will be backed by extensive, award-winning training (200+ hours) and ongoing field support with a low franchisee-to-support ratio, ensuring personalized guidance as you grow. On the marketing side, you benefit from proven local and digital advertising strategies designed to generate leads. Financially, the model is strong, with attractive ROI potential and diversified payor sources, including private pay, VA benefits, and Medicaid, helping reduce risk and stabilize revenue.

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