Source: FranopolisAlways Best Care Senior Services
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Funds – 3 Months low | $17,000 to $30,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Additional Funds – 3 Months $17,000 to $30,000 |
| Miscellaneous Opening Costs low | $200 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Miscellaneous Opening Costs $200 to $1,000 |
| Travel and Other Expenses While Training low | $3,000 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Travel and Other Expenses While Training $3,000 to $6,000 |
| Signage low | $500 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Signage $500 to $2,000 |
| Advertising high | $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Advertising $1,500 to $1,500 |
| Permits/Licenses/Policies and Procedures Manual low | $125 to $18,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Permits/Licenses/Policies and Procedures Manual $125 to $18,000 |
| Insurance – Full Year Premium low | $3,000 to $6,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Insurance – Full Year Premium $3,000 to $6,500 |
| Computer Equipment, Software and Printer low | $2,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Computer Equipment, Software and Printer $2,000 to $5,000 |
| Professional Fees low | $2,500 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Professional Fees $2,500 to $5,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee low | $49,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Initial Franchise Fee $49,900 to $49,900 |
| Advertising low | $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Advertising $1,500 to $1,500 |
| Initial Franchise Fee high | $49,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Initial Franchise Fee $49,900 to $49,900 |
| Grand Opening Inventory low | $500 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Grand Opening Inventory $500 to $1,000 |
| Office Equipment low | $5,000 to $8,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Office Equipment $5,000 to $8,000 |
| Skilled Nursing Services Additional Start-Up Total low | $48,500 to $108,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Skilled Nursing Services Additional Start-Up Total $48,500 to $108,500 |
| Leasehold Improvements low | $0 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Leasehold Improvements $0 to $3,000 |
| Rent – 3 Months low | $3,000 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Rent – 3 Months $3,000 to $6,000 |
| Total low | $89,725 to $145,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Total $89,725 to $145,900 |
| Furniture and Fixtures low | $1,500 to $3,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Furniture and Fixtures $1,500 to $3,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesFees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Local advertising monthly | $800 Monthly | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| NSF fee | NSF Fee $50 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Royalty rate | 6% of Gross Sales per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Assignment fee | Assignment Fee of $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Annual conference fee low | Annual Conference Fee $500 to $750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Overdue interest annual APR | Lower of 18% APR or highest rate permitted by law | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Initial franchise fee collected low in FY2025 | collected Initial Franchise Fees ranging from $20,000 to $49,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Annual technology increase maximum | increase technology fees by up to 5% each year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Minimum gross sales month 4–15 | minimum Gross Sales of $8,333.33 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Management system delinquency fee | $500 per instance | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Minimum royalty month 64–120 | minimum royalty of $3,300 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Supplier review fee maximum | not to exceed $1,000 per application | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Refresher training daily | $500 per day to a maximum of 5 days per instance | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Minimum royalty month 28–39 | minimum royalty of $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Technology monthly fee | Technology Cost $175 Monthly | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Additional on-site training maximum daily | increase this fee to be up to $1,000 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Insurance procurement markup | 150% of amount of unpaid premiums | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Late fee | $500 for each payment, report or corrective action that is late | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Minimum royalty month 4–15 | minimum royalty of at least $500 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Multiple franchise additional territory technology | $35 per month for each additional territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| MinorityFran discount | reduce the Initial Franchise Fee for qualified franchisees by 5% | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| VetFran discount | reduce the Initial Franchise Fee for qualified United States veterans by 5% | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Renewal fee | Subsequent Franchise Agreement Fee of $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Additional on-site training current daily | current per diem fee is $500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Minimum royalty month 16–27 | minimum royalty of $900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Minimum gross sales month 64–120 | Months 64 to 120 = $55,000 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Additional training fee | $1,000, plus expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Minimum gross sales month 16–27 | Months 16 to 27 = $15,000 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Minimum gross sales month 28–39 | Months 28 to 39 = $25,000 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Initial franchise fee collected high in FY2025 | collected Initial Franchise Fees ranging from $20,000 to $49,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Additional territory advertising min | $100 per month for 2nd and each additional franchise agreement | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Advertising fund contribution percent | 2% of your Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Minimum gross sales month 52–63 | Months 52 to 63 = $45,000 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Minimum royalty month 52–63 | minimum royalty of $2,700 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Skilled care royalty other payers | 4% of Gross Sales for Skilled Nursing Services reimbursed by Medicare or any other payer source other than private pay | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Minimum gross sales month 40–51 | Months 40 to 51 = $35,000 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Minimum royalty month 40–51 | minimum royalty of $2,100 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Annual conference fee high | Annual Conference Fee $500 to $750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Transfer fee | Transfer Fee of $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Skilled care royalty private pay | 6% of Gross Sales for private pay Skilled Nursing Services | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Advertising fund monthly minimum | $300 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesThe Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2025
| Year | Company-Owned At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 52 · Item 20 |
| 2024 | 0 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 52 · Item 20 |
| 2025 | 0 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 52 · 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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Company Owned 2023 0 0 0
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Company Owned 2024 0 0 0
2025 Year-End Counts
SourcesCompany Owned 2025 0 0 0
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20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2025, the FDD reports 0 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
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