Source: FranopolisA Place At Home
A Place at Home is a senior-focused care franchise that provides companion and licensed personal care, medication administration, care coordination, and in-home services tailored to seniors’ needs. It also offers recommendations and referrals, works with medical and non-medical providers, helps seniors identify and transition to living alternatives, and supplies Certified Nursing Assistants to health care offices. Its customers include seniors, their families, senior care communities, and health care offices needing staffing support.
The Business
SourcesThe franchisor is a Nebraska limited liability company established on November 16, 2016.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesWe are a Nebraska limited liability company established on November 16, 2016.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee - Multiple Territories | $89,000 to $148,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Initial Franchise Fee (Note 1) $89,000 to $148,000 |
| Service Vehicle Wrap | $0 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Service Vehicle Wrap (Note 14) $0 to $5,000 |
| Promotional Items and Office Supplies | $2,000 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Promotional Items and Office Supplies (Note 13) $2,000 to $2,500 |
| Initial Website and Technology Fee | $550 to $1,100 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Initial Website and Technology Fee (Note 5) $550 to $1,100 |
| Caregivers and Registered Nurse Payroll - Three Months | $6,500 to $38,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Caregivers and Registered Nurse Payroll – Three Months (Note 16) $6,500 to $38,000 |
| Travel and Lodging for Initial Training | $1,250 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Travel and Lodging for Initial Training (Note 9) $1,250 to $2,000 |
| Computer, Software and System | $1,820 to $5,777 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Computer, Software and System (Note 5) $1,820 to $5,777 |
| Signs | $150 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Signs (Note 4) $150 to $2,000 |
| Service Vehicle | $0 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Service Vehicle (Note 14) $0 to $2,500 |
| Total Estimate - Multiple Territories | $128,495 to $266,012 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Total Estimate (Note 3) $128,495 to $266,012 |
| Additional Funds - Three Months | $1,425 to $3,050 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Additional Funds – Three Months (Note 17) $1,425 to $3,050 |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment | $3,000 to $4,485 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (Note 3) $3,000 to $4,485 |
| Business Licenses and Permits | $5,250 to $14,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Business Licenses and Permits (Note 12) $5,250 to $14,000 |
| Administrative Payroll | $0 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Administrative Payroll (Note 15) $0 to $10,000 |
| Professional Fees | $2,500 to $5,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Professional Fees (Note 11) $2,500 to $5,500 |
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements | $500 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Construction and Leasehold Improvements (Note 2) $500 to $1,500 |
| Initial Inventory | $150 to $300 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Initial Inventory (Note 6) $150 to $300 |
| Total Estimate - Single Territory | $88,995 to $167,512 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 Total Estimate (Note 18) $88,995 to $167,512 |
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Initial Franchise Fee (Note 1) $49,500 to $49,500 |
| Prepaid Rent, Lease Deposits, and Utility Deposits | $1,600 to $4,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Prepaid Rent, Lease Deposits, and Utility Deposits (Note 7) $1,600 to $4,000 |
| Insurance Deposits and Premiums | $1,000 to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Insurance Deposits and Premiums (Note 8) $1,000 to $2,500 |
| Marketing Launch Package Expense | $11,800 to $13,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Marketing Launch Package Expense (Note 10) $11,800 to $13,800 |
| Estimated Initial Investment to Open Single Territory | $39,495 to $118,012 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 30 Estimated Initial Investment to Open Single Territory (Note 2) $39,495 to $118,012 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Royalty
- Greater of 5.0% to 5.5% of Gross Sales or Monthly Minimum Royalty Fee
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Greater of 5.0% to 5.5% of Gross Sales or Monthly Minimum Royalty Fee
2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 · Item 6
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Up to 2% of Gross Sales, subject to a minimum of $150 per Territory per month, currently the greater of 1% of Gross Sales or $150 per Territory per month
2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Interest | 18% per annum from due date | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Initial Franchise Fee - single Territory | The Initial Franchise Fee is $49,500 for a geographic area operates as a territory with a population of approximately 40,000 Qualified Residents (a “Territory”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Franchisee Directed Local Marketing | Minimum of 2% of monthly Gross Sales but not less than $150 per Territory per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Contact Center | We currently do not charge a monthly Contact Center Fee or offer a Contact Center but reserve the right to designate a Contact Center Fee of up to $200 per month during the first year of implementation and increase the fee by up to 20% annually | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Royalty | Greater of 5.0% to 5.5% of Gross Sales or Monthly Minimum Royalty Fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Transfer | Transfer $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Website Fee | Currently $100 per month. We have the right to increase by up to 20% per annum | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Annual Conference | Our then current conference fee, not greater than $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial Website and Technology Fees before opening | We estimate that the Website Fees and Technology Fees paid to us prior to the opening of your Franchised Business will range from $550 to $1,100. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Client and Employee Satisfaction Portal | Currently not assessed for up to 10 Clients and $81 per month for 10 or more Clients | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Initial Franchise Fee per Territory - four Territories | Total Territories Purchased Initial Franchise Fee per Territory Cumulative Fee (Includes First Territory) 4 $37,000 $148,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial Franchise Fee per Territory - three Territories | Total Territories Purchased Initial Franchise Fee per Territory Cumulative Fee (Includes First Territory) 3 $39,500 $118,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Opening Inventory | We estimate that your initial opening inventory of System Supplies that you must purchase from us or our affiliates will range between $150 to $300. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Business Management System License | Currently not less than $180 per month for up to 10 Clients plus up to $12 per month for each additional Client, subject to increase | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Technology | Currently $175 per month plus an additional fee of up to $18 per user per month applies if you exceed five users, subject to increase by up to 20% per annum | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Supplemental On-Site Training | Our current daily trainer rate is $500 per day. This fee will not increase more than 25% annually. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| NSF Check or Failed Electronic Fund Transfer | 5% of amount or $50, whichever is greater, or maximum fee allowed by law | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Reporting Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Bookkeeping Services Fee | Up to $500 per month, currently $300 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Operations Non-Compliance | $450 to $1,000 per occurrence | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Recruiting Services Fee | $200 for four hours of Recruiting Services $400 for eight hours of Recruiting Services | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Renewal | Renewal $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Supplemental Training at Headquarters | Our current daily trainer rate is $400 per day. This fee will not increase more than 25% annually. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Payment Non-Compliance | $150 per occurrence | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Brand Development Fund | Up to 2% of Gross Sales, subject to a minimum of $150 per Territory per month, currently the greater of 1% of Gross Sales or $150 per Territory per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Marketing Launch Package | Marketing Launch Package (Note 6) $11,800 to $13,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Initial Franchise Fee per Territory - two Territories | Total Territories Purchased Initial Franchise Fee per Territory Cumulative Fee (Includes First Territory) 2 $44,500 $89,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Billing and Payroll Services Fee | 0 to 500 monthly billable hours: $125 per month 501 to 1,500 monthly billable hours: $250 per month 1,501 to 2,500 monthly billable hours: $375 per month 2,501 to 3,500 monthly billable hours: $500 per month 3,501 to 5,000 monthly billable hours: $625 per month 5,001 or more monthly billable hours: $750 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesYour Role As An Owner
SourcesYou must be personally responsible for daily management and supervision. If a company owns the franchise, its managing shareholder or partner has that responsibility.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesThe Franchise Agreement requires that you or, if you are a Corporate Entity, your managing shareholder or partner be personally responsible for the daily management and supervision of the Franchised Business.
Training & Support
SourcesThe franchisor’s current training program is to be attended by you, or if you are a Corporate Entity, your Managing Owner and one operating manager at the franchisor’s training facility located in Nebraska.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 · Item 11 · View Source
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You are required to maintain or have access to laptop and/or desktop computers (multiple monitors are suggested), a printer/copier/scanner, internet, smartphone, a TV or monitor (or equivalent for conference and presentation purposes).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 · Item 11 · View Source
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Our current training program is to be attended by you, or if you are a Corporate Entity, your Managing Owner and one operating manager at our training facility located in Nebraska.
Source NotesYou are required to maintain or have access to laptop and/or desktop computers (multiple monitors are suggested), a printer/copier/scanner, internet, smartphone, a TV or monitor (or equivalent for conference and presentation purposes).
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Franchised At Year-End | Company-Owned At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32 | 2 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 67 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 36 | 1 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 67 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 50 | 1 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 67 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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2023 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2023 19 32 +13
Company Owned 2023 2 2 0
2024 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2024 32 36 +4
Company Owned 2024 2 1 - 1
2025 Year-End Counts
Franchised 2025 36 50 +14
SourcesCompany Owned 2025 1 1 0
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The franchisor is a Nebraska limited liability company established on November 16, 2016.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 8 · Item 1 · View Source
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Source NotesWe are a Nebraska limited liability company established on November 16, 2016.
04Bankruptcy Disclosure
This FDD reports no bankruptcy matters that require disclosure under Item 4.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 · Item 4 · View Source
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Source NotesNo bankruptcy information is required to be disclosed in this Item.
08Suppliers And Required Purchases
You must purchase the System Supplies from the franchisor, the franchisor’s affiliates, or the franchisor’s designated suppliers.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 32 · Item 8 · View Source
The franchisor may designate a supplier (which may include the franchisor or the franchisor’s affiliates) as the exclusive supplier for the System.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 31 · Item 8 · View Source
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You must purchase the System Supplies from us, our affiliates, or our designated suppliers.
Source NotesWe may designate a supplier (which may include us or our affiliates) as the exclusive supplier for the System.
11Support, Training And Advertising
The franchisor’s current training program is to be attended by you, or if you are a Corporate Entity, your Managing Owner and one operating manager at the franchisor’s training facility located in Nebraska.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 36 · Item 11 · View Source
You are required to maintain or have access to laptop and/or desktop computers (multiple monitors are suggested), a printer/copier/scanner, internet, smartphone, a TV or monitor (or equivalent for conference and presentation purposes).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 · Item 11 · View Source
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Our current training program is to be attended by you, or if you are a Corporate Entity, your Managing Owner and one operating manager at our training facility located in Nebraska.
Source NotesYou are required to maintain or have access to laptop and/or desktop computers (multiple monitors are suggested), a printer/copier/scanner, internet, smartphone, a TV or monitor (or equivalent for conference and presentation purposes).
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
The franchisor may copyright advertising materials and design specifications, the franchisor’s Manuals and other written materials and items.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 40 · Item 14 · View Source
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Source NotesWe may copyright advertising materials and design specifications, our Manuals and other written materials and items.
15Owner Participation
You must be personally responsible for daily management and supervision. If a company owns the franchise, its managing shareholder or partner has that responsibility.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 15 · View Source
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Source NotesThe Franchise Agreement requires that you or, if you are a Corporate Entity, your managing shareholder or partner be personally responsible for the daily management and supervision of the Franchised Business.
16Products And Services You Can Sell
You may only sell the Approved Services and Products as specified in the Manuals or otherwise approved by the franchisor in writing and you may only sell the products and services required by the franchisor.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 41 · Item 16 · View Source
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Source NotesYou may only sell the Approved Services and Products as specified in the Manuals or otherwise approved by us in writing and you may only sell the products and services required by us.
17Renewal, Transfer And Ending The Agreement
If you meet the franchisor’s conditions for renewal you may renew your franchise for one additional 10 year term.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 42 · Item 17 · View Source
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Source NotesIf you meet our conditions for renewal you may renew your franchise for one additional 10 year term.
18Public Figures
The franchisor currently uses no public figure to promote the franchise, and none is involved in its management.
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Source NotesWe do not currently use any public figure to promote our franchise. No public figure is currently involved in our management.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 50 franchised locations and 1 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 67 · Item 20 · View Source
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21Franchisor Financial Statements
Exhibit D contains the franchisor’s audited financial statements covering 2023, 2024, 2025. These statements describe the franchisor’s finances, not a franchise owner’s earnings.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 63 · Item 21 · View Source
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Source NotesAttached as Exhibit D are our audited financial statements for fiscal years 2023, 2024, and 2025.
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