Always Best Care Senior Services^®

Senior & Assisted Living Services • Year: 2025

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What Is Always Best Care Senior Services?

Always Best Care Senior Services is a franchise that provides non-medical in-home personal care, assisted living/assisted living/residential care referral services and optional skilled nursing services. The franchise operates from an approved Franchised Business location and serves primarily seniors (typically 60+) and their families and caregivers (B2C). The core service bundle is the combination of non-medical in-home personal care and senior living/residential care referral services, with the option to offer Skilled Nursing Services subject to applicable state and federal licensure and Medicare certification.

Always Best Care Senior Services Franchise: Pros and Cons

The brand's biggest strength is its perfect 100/100 Franchise Stability Score, backed by 275 franchised outlets and 244 hours of initial training that show exceptional operator retention and support; its biggest risk is recurring legal friction - six disclosed lawsuits, three franchisee settlements and two government penalties.

Pros

The 100/100 Franchise Stability Score is top tier for this industry, indicating unusually strong franchisee retention - operators overwhelmingly stay in the system.

244 hours of initial training combined with a Training & Support Score of 100 shows the franchisor invests heavily in operator preparation, well above typical for senior & assisted living, which lowers startup operational risk.

275 franchised outlets (well above typical for the sector) gives the brand scale-stronger local recognition, a larger peer network, and more shared operational know-how.

Cons

Territory Protection Score of 35 is very low for senior & assisted living, meaning you will not have a strongly protected territory and the franchisor can approve nearby competing locations.

Zero company-owned units (0) is atypical for the sector and means the franchisor doesn’t operate locations to field-test changes or maintain firsthand operational experience.

Six disclosed lawsuits, plus 3 franchisee-initiated settlements, 2 government penalties and other enforcement actions are higher than peers - this pattern suggests recurring legal and enforcement friction that should be investigated.

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

63/100

NORMAL

Always Best Care Senior Services faced 2017 arbitration claims by Area Representatives alleging wrongful terminations, misuse of initial fees, inadequate training, and Ad Fund accounting; these were resolved via settlement without admission of liability. A 2023 injunction suit reflects active enforcement of system standards. Due diligence: review Item 12 territory protections, Ad Fund accounting controls, training and post‑termination obligations, and assignment/transfer restrictions in franchise and Area Representative agreements.

Territory Protection

35/100

NORMAL

Always Best Care Senior Services grants a non-exclusive, site-specific Assigned Area (defined by contiguous zip codes or political boundaries) with market-density limits and protection against other franchised units; rights are contingent on meeting performance quotas, while franchisor retains rights to develop nearby units and to sell via e-commerce and alternative channels.

Training & Support

100

Excellent

Always Best Care Senior Services provides a comprehensive 244-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two initial franchisee representatives for launch and operational responsibilities. The program includes on-site launch support for operational readiness; franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses, and on-site assistance is available for an additional fee.

Franchisee Stability

100

Excellent

Always Best Care Senior Services earns an Excellent Stability Score. Three-year turnover of 0.71% is well below the typical franchise (around 6%). Out of 5 total exits across the three reported years, terminations dominated with 4, alongside 1 non-renewal, no franchisor buybacks, and no ceased operations.

The dominance of terminations suggests franchisor-initiated exits, which can mean operators struggled with the model or that the franchisor enforces standards aggressively. Still, prospective buyers should speak with current and former franchisees, review Item 17 for clarity on termination triggers, and ask the franchisor for examples of support and recovery where units underperformed. For prospective franchisees, this is among the strongest retention profiles in franchising.

Unit Growth Analysis

Always Best Care Senior Services is growing at about 10% per year, which signals steady validation for a mid‑sized system rather than a boom or bust. For a new owner that means you’re buying into a proven brand with improving referral reach, but confirm the franchisor’s current training, field‑support and lead‑generation capacity and firm territory protections-those operational limits are the main risk as the network expands.

How Much Does It Cost to Open an Always Best Care Senior Services Franchise?

Opening an Always Best Care Senior Services franchise requires a total initial investment of $89,725 to $145,900, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$89,725

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$145,900

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$49,900

Real Estate$3,000

Equipment & Assets$9,000

Reserves$17,000

Training$3,000

Other$7,825

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$49,900

Real Estate$9,000

Equipment & Assets$18,000

Reserves$30,000

Training$6,000

Other$33,000

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do Always Best Care Senior Services Franchise Owners Make?

Always Best Care Senior Services franchise locations reported average gross sales of $2,625,725 in 2025, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$2,625,725

Median Gross Sales:

N/A

High Gross Sales:

$17,634,033

Low Gross Sales:

$0.00

Sample Size:

107

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Systemwide revenue (franchised outlets only) increased materially in 2024. The Item 19 table lists systemwide annual revenue of $212,591,506 in 2022, $238,360,485 in 2023 (a 12.1% increase), and $280,952,555 in 2024 (a 17.9% increase over 2023). The disclosure excludes company‑owned outlets (there were zero company‑owned outlets for 2022–2024). The sample underlying the 2024 systemwide figure is 107 franchised businesses that generated revenue in 2024.

Performance Variability Analysis: Performance is highly skewed and variable across franchisees. The top multi‑unit group (Over $10,000,000) shows an average 2024 annual revenue of $12,903,062 (median $10,502,819) with a high of $17,634,033; the largest lower category (Under $10,000,000) has an average of $2,969,376 (median $2,619,943) and a low reported value of $125,867. Single‑unit franchises include businesses with $0 revenue in 2024 (category $0 to $484,605), so a meaningful share of outlets report very low or no revenue. Category‑level percentages of franchisees meeting or exceeding average metrics typically hover around ~35%–60% depending on the category, demonstrating substantial within‑category dispersion.

Data Scope and Limitations: Item 19 covers only franchised (not company‑owned) businesses that generated revenue and, for some tables, only those continuously open for the full calendar years referenced. The disclosure states that 107 franchised businesses generated revenue in 2024; some outlets transferred ownership were counted once for the table. The FDD also notes written substantiation will be provided on request and does not indicate that the Item 19 figures are audited. Several KPIs commonly requested by investors (overall median gross sales across all franchised businesses, average COGS, average net income, and an overall percent of franchisees meeting or exceeding the average annual revenue) are not presented at the systemwide level in the Item 19 tables and therefore are not reported here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Always Best Care Senior Services a good franchise to own?

Whether Always Best Care Senior Services is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2025 FDD: Always Best Care Senior Services operates 275 locations, received a legal risk score of 63/100, a training and support score of 100/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is an Always Best Care Senior Services franchise worth the investment?

The value of an Always Best Care Senior Services franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $89,725 to $145,900. Always Best Care Senior Services disclosed average gross sales of $2,625,725 in 2025. The system reported 1 terminated units in 2025. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

What is the failure rate of Always Best Care Senior Services franchises?

In the 2025 FDD, Always Best Care Senior Services reported 1 terminated franchises and 0 non-renewals out of 275 total locations. Franchise closures can result from many factors including market conditions, operator decisions, lease expirations, and franchisor enforcement actions. The FDD's Item 20 provides the most detailed unit turnover data.

How long does it take to break even with an Always Best Care Senior Services franchise?

Break-even timelines for Always Best Care Senior Services franchises are not disclosed in the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is Always Best Care Senior Services a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2025 FDD, Always Best Care Senior Services operates 275 franchised locations and 0 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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