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Care With Love®

Senior & Assisted Living Services Year: 2026
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What Is Care With Love?

Care With Love is a franchise that provides non-medical personal care and companion services to clients in their private homes. The operational model is primarily in‑home (mobile), with the franchisee headquartered in a small leased office of approximately 100–150 square feet. It serves individual consumers (B2C) and the core service bundle includes companion services (conversation, pet care, light housekeeping, monitoring bathing for safety) and personal care services (walking and transfer assistance, bathing and dressing assistance, incontinence and toileting assistance, sleepover services, and medication reminders); franchisees are not authorized to provide skilled medical care.

Care With Love Franchise: Pros and Cons

The franchisor shows strong system stability with zero franchise terminations, non‑renewals, or reacquisitions and no disclosed legal actions, while the main risk is a high Item 7 minimum reserve of $62,193, roughly three months' operating costs, which raises upfront working capital needs.

Pros

Zero franchise terminations, non‑renewals, and reacquisitions - well below typical for Senior & Assisted Living Services - suggests fewer operators have exited the system and points to relative system stability.
No disclosed lawsuits, franchisee judgments, settlements, government penalties, or franchisor enforcement actions - well below typical for the sector - a clean legal and regulatory record lowers legal risk and signals the franchisor enforces compliance without frequent formal disputes.
Item 7 training fees are $0 (both minimum and maximum) - well below typical for Senior & Assisted Living Services - the franchisor does not charge training fees, reducing your upfront and ongoing training expenses.

Cons

Item 7 minimum reserves of $62,193 - well above typical for Senior & Assisted Living Services - implies you’ll need more cash on hand (reserve levels typically represent about three months of operating costs), increasing the working capital required to open and run a location.

Territory Protection

43/100
NORMAL

Care With Love grants a designated, protected, zip-code based territory (commonly up to ~300,000 residents) for in‑home non‑medical personal care per Attachment 1. Rights are contingent on performance quotas; the franchisor retains rights to e‑commerce/alternative distribution, National Accounts, non‑traditional venues, and development of nearby units.

Training & Support

53/100
NORMAL

Care With Love provides a robust 78-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two staff members for launch. On-site launch support is provided for operational readiness, with travel and lodging expenses borne by the franchisee and additional fees charged for on-site services.

Unit Growth Analysis

Unit Growth Chart

Care With Love rose from 3 to 5 units (about a 67% net increase) but growth has slowed to roughly +25% year-over-year. For a new owner that pattern signals an early proof-of-concept that's losing momentum: with only two franchised locations and most units company-owned, franchise systems and support are probably still being built, so expect higher execution risk, insist on audited unit economics, and verify training, territory protection, and the franchising pipeline before committing.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a Care With Love Franchise?

Opening a Care With Love franchise requires a total initial investment of $135,543 to $207,268, according to the 2026 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

$135,543
Minimum Investment Breakdown
Franchise Fee
Real Estate
Equipment & Assets
Reserves
Training
Other

Maximum Investment

$207,268
Maximum Investment Breakdown

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$53,000
Real Estate$3,320
Equipment & Assets$9,450
Reserves$62,193
Training$0
Other$7,580

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$53,000
Real Estate$15,678
Equipment & Assets$22,050
Reserves$99,435
Training$0
Other$17,105

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Care With Love a good franchise to own?

Whether Care With Love is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2026 FDD: Care With Love operates 5 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 53/100. 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 a Care With Love franchise worth the investment?

The value of a Care With Love franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $135,543 to $207,268. Care With Love disclosed average gross sales of $1,878,351 in 2026. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with a Care With Love franchise?

Break-even timelines for Care With Love franchises are not disclosed in the 2026 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 Care With Love a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2026 FDD, Care With Love operates 2 franchised locations and 3 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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