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How Much Does a FirstLight Home Care Franchise Cost?

2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Data

A FirstLight Home Care franchise costs between $126,825 and $218,820 in total initial investment, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. The initial franchise fee is $50,000.

$126,825

Minimum Investment

$218,820

Maximum Investment

$50,000

Franchise Fee

FirstLight Home Care Franchise Fee

Initial Franchise Fee $50,000

Fee Range $40,000 – $50,000

Item 7 Fee Estimate $50,000

FirstLight Home Care Total Investment Breakdown

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

Minimum Investment

Maximum Investment

Franchise Fee $50,000

Initial Franchise Fee ( See Note 1) Lump sum $50,000

Real Estate $0

Equipment & Assets $3,750 – $8,550

Computer Equipment $3,200 – $5,200

Equipment, Signage, Graphics Lump sum $250 – $2,450

Start-Up Supplies and Inventory $300 – $900

Training $7,050 – $8,550

Training Fee Lump sum $5,000

Travel and Training Expenses Lump sum $2,050 – $3,550

Working Capital & Reserves $38,000 – $85,000

Additional Funds: 3 to 6 Months $38,000 – $85,000

Other Costs $28,025 – $66,720

Insurance as required under Section 7.16 of the Franchise Agreement Lump sum $7,500 – $18,000

Grand Opening Marketing $10,000

Other Paid Expenses Lump sum $6,050 – $8,350

Business Permits, Licenses and Fees Lump sum $0 – $5,000

Marketing, Advertising and Promotions $4,500

Business Premises $500 – $3,300

Employment Screening $275 – $360

Total Estimated Investment $126,825 – $218,820

How Does FirstLight Home Care Compare to Other Senior & Assisted Living Services Franchises?

FirstLight Home Care's minimum investment of $126,825 is above the Senior & Assisted Living Services industry median. The median minimum investment for Senior & Assisted Living Services franchises is $99,325.

$126,825

FirstLight Home Care Min

$99,325

Senior & Assisted Living Services Median Min

$218,820

FirstLight Home Care Max

$184,425

Senior & Assisted Living Services Median Max

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to open a FirstLight Home Care?

The total startup cost for a FirstLight Home Care franchise ranges from $126,825 to $218,820, according to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Item 7. The largest cost category is Working Capital & Reserves at $38,000 to $85,000.

How much is the FirstLight Home Care franchise fee?

The FirstLight Home Care franchise fee is $50,000, with a range of $40,000 to $50,000 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 FirstLight Home Care a good investment?

FirstLight Home Care requires a total franchise investment of $126,825 to $218,820 and scores Legal Risk: 100/100, Training: 58/100 in our FDD analysis. See our full FirstLight Home Care franchise review for a detailed assessment of risks, territory, and support.

How much does a FirstLight Home Care franchise owner make?

FirstLight Home Care franchise locations report median gross sales of $1,134,061 per the 2025 FDD Item 19. See our FirstLight Home Care franchise earnings breakdown for the full financial performance data.