Source: FranopolisCarePatrol Franchise Systems
CarePatrol helps families find assisted living and memory care options through a senior care placement service.
What It Costs
SourcesYour location, business format and operating plan can change the total.
Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Single Franchise — Estimated Total | $64,920 to $135,770 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 1 The total investment necessary to begin operation of a CarePatrol franchise is $64,920 to $135,770. |
| Two Or Three Franchises — Estimated Total | $98,320 to $256,620 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 1 The total investment necessary to develop two (2) or three (3) CarePatrol franchises is $98,320 to $256,620. |
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
- Initial Franchise Fee
- $57,000 · Standard Offering
View Disclosed Terms
$57,000 · Standard Offering
an initial franchise fee of $57,000
2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 · Item 5
Review Fee Sources - Royalty
- 10% – 12% Of Gross Sales · Standard Offering
View Disclosed Terms
10% – 12% Of Gross Sales · Standard Offering
10% to 12% of Gross Sales
2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 · Item 6
Review Fee Sources - Marketing & Advertising
View Disclosed Terms
1% of Gross Sales with a monthly minimum of $300 per month.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 · Item 6
1% Of Gross Sales · $300 Monthly Minimum
1% of Gross Sales with a monthly minimum of $300 per month.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 · Item 6
Review Fee Sources
Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Offering Initial Franchise Fee | an initial franchise fee of $57,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Community Coverage Markets Initial Franchise Fee | an initial franchise fee of $28,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Reduced Offering Initial Franchise Fee | an initial franchise fee of $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Initial Training Fee | a $10,000 training fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Contact Center Fee | a $4,800 Contact Center Fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Initial Software License Fee | a $595 initial license fee for our proprietary client data and management software | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Additional Bed Fee | each additional bed awarded multiplied by $47.50 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Standard Offering Royalty | 10% to 12% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| CCM Royalty | 6% to 10% with a minimum Royalty Fee per Month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Reduced Offering Royalty | 15% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| National Advertising | 1% of Gross Sales with a monthly minimum of $300 per month. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Local Marketing | 2% of Gross Sales with a monthly minimum of $1000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Technology Fee | $449 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Accounting Software | $85 to $100 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Google Workspace | $18.00 per month, per Google Workspace account | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| National Invoicing Fee | $0 to $200 depending on amount invoiced | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesSee how the disclosed startup costs fit your cash, reserves, and financing plans.
Inside The FDD
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05Fees Paid To Get Started
The standard offering lists a $57,000 initial franchise fee. The FDD also lists a $28,500 fee for Community Coverage Markets and a $20,000 reduced-fee offering. Confirm which offering applies before comparing the costs.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 · Item 5 · View Source
Other upfront fees listed include $10,000 for training, $4,800 for the contact center, and $595 for the initial software license. Check how these fees fit into the total startup estimate before adding them to your budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 · Item 5 · View Source
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an initial franchise fee of $57,000
an initial franchise fee of $28,500
an initial franchise fee of $20,000
a $10,000 training fee
a $4,800 Contact Center Fee
Source Notesa $595 initial license fee for our proprietary client data and management software
06Ongoing And Other Fees
Royalty terms differ by offering. The standard offering lists 10% – 12% of gross sales, and the reduced-fee offering lists 15% of gross sales. The CCM offering lists 6% – 10% with a monthly minimum; the supplied excerpt does not state that minimum amount.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 · Item 6 · View Source
National advertising is 1% of gross sales, with a $300 monthly minimum. Local marketing is 2% of gross sales, with a $1,000 monthly minimum. The minimums still matter when sales are lower.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 · Item 6 · View Source
The listed monthly charges include $449 for technology and $85 to $100 for accounting software. Google Workspace is $18 per month for each account.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 · Item 6 · View Source
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10% to 12% of Gross Sales
10% to 12% of Gross Sales
15% of Gross Sales
6% to 10% with a minimum Royalty Fee per Month
6% to 10% with a minimum Royalty Fee per Month
1% of Gross Sales with a monthly minimum of $300 per month.
1% of Gross Sales with a monthly minimum of $300 per month.
2% of Gross Sales with a monthly minimum of $1000
2% of Gross Sales with a monthly minimum of $1000
$449 per month
$85 to $100 per month
$85 to $100 per month
Source Notes$18.00 per month, per Google Workspace account
07Estimated Startup Investment
The 2026 FDD estimates $64,920 to $135,770 to start one CarePatrol franchise. This is the single-franchise range used in the startup cost breakdown.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 1 · Item 7 · View Source
A separate investment range covers developing two or three CarePatrol franchises: $98,320 to $256,620. It should be compared separately from the cost of opening one franchise.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 1 · Item 7 · View Source
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The total investment necessary to begin operation of a CarePatrol franchise is $64,920 to $135,770.
Source NotesThe total investment necessary to develop two (2) or three (3) CarePatrol franchises is $98,320 to $256,620.
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