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How Much Does a AmeriCare Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A AmeriCare franchise costs between $168,254 and $207,854 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $54,000.

$168,254

Minimum Investment

$207,854

Maximum Investment

$54,000

Franchise Fee

AmeriCare Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $54,000

Fee Range $30,000 – $119,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $54,000

AmeriCare Total Investment Breakdown

Here is the itemized breakdown of costs to open a AmeriCare franchise, as reported in the 2025 FDD Item 7 (Estimated Initial Investment).

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $54,000

Initial Franchise Fee Lump Sum · When we have completed all of our pre-opening obligations to you and you have opened your business $54,000

Real Estate $7,500 – $11,000

Rent and Leasehold improvements Monthly installments · Monthly $6,000 – $9,000

Security Deposit for Landlord Lump Sum $1,500 – $2,000

Equipment & Assets $6,780

Equipment & Furniture Lump Sum $3,000

Software Lump Sum installments · Immediately after training $2,880

Office Supplies Lump Sum · After Franchise Training $900

Inventory Not applicable · Not applicable $0

Training $3,420

Caregiver Training Monthly installments · Monthly $1,920

Training Expenses Lump Sum $1,500

Working Capital & Reserves $28,150

Additional Funds - initial period of one year after you get your license Lump Sum · Spent in first year after you get your state license $28,150

Other Costs $68,404 – $104,504

Local Advertising $3,000 per month · You spend this each month $42,000

Insurance Lump Sum · Yearly $5,500 – $8,000

Hiring and recruiting service Monthly installments · Monthly $6,000

National Advertising $400 per month · First of each month $4,800

Recurring website fee Monthly installments · Monthly $4,500

Home care operations platform Monthly · Monthly $2,880

Professional Fees Lump Sum $2,000

State licensing Lump Sum $200 – $2,000

HR Legal portal Lump Sum · Before Opening and then annually $200 – $2,000

Car logo Lump Sum $200 – $1,500

Printed Marketing Material Lump sum one time · Before you open $1,500

Website setup Lump sum · Upon Signing $1,250

Additional coaching by industry expert Lump sum · Before opening $1,000

License provider Lump Sum $599

Domain Name Annually · Annually after opening $25

Total Estimated Investment $168,254 – $207,854

How Does AmeriCare Compare to Other Senior & Assisted Living Services Franchises?

AmeriCare's minimum investment of $168,254 is above the Senior & Assisted Living Services industry median. The median minimum investment for Senior & Assisted Living Services franchises is $99,325.

$168,254

AmeriCare Min

$99,325

Senior & Assisted Living Services Median Min

$207,854

AmeriCare Max

$184,425

Senior & Assisted Living Services Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a AmeriCare?

The total startup cost for a AmeriCare franchise ranges from $168,254 to $207,854, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Other Costs at $68,404 to $104,504.

How much is the AmeriCare franchise fee?

The AmeriCare franchise fee is $54,000, with a range of $30,000 to $119,000 depending on the agreement, as disclosed in the 2025 FDD. This is a one-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor and is separate from the total initial investment.

Is AmeriCare a good investment?

AmeriCare requires a total franchise investment of $168,254 to $207,854 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 55/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full AmeriCare franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a AmeriCare franchise owner make?

AmeriCare's 2025 FDD does not include Item 19 financial performance data, so franchise owner earnings figures are not publicly available from this source.