Source: FranopolisCaring Senior Service
What It Costs
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Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Branded attire | $50 to $250 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Branded Attire $50 to $250 |
| Equipment, furniture, fixtures, computer systems and office supplies | $5,000 to $8,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Equipment, Furniture, Fixtures, Computer Systems and Office S upplies 3 $5,000 to $8,500 |
| Franchise Fee | $49,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Franchise Fee 1 $49,000 |
| Signage | $0 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Signage 4 $0 to $1,500 |
| Business permits and licenses | $0 to $14,150 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Business Permits and Licenses 8 $0 to $14,150 |
| Miscellaneous opening costs | $1,500 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Miscellaneous Opening Costs 6 $1,500 to $5,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0 to $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Leasehold Improvements 2 $0 to $1,500 |
| Initial marketing/grand opening event | $6,500 to $7,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Initial Marketing/ Grand Opening Event 7 $6,500 to $7,500 |
| Total estimated initial investment | $99,997 to $153,994 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Total $ 99,997 to $ 153,994 |
| Initial inventory | $0 to $300 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Initial Inventory 9 $0 to $300 |
| Travel and living expenses while training | $4,250 to $7,150 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Travel and Living Expenses While Training 11 $4,250 to $7,150 |
| Additional funds – 3 months | $32,497 to $54,144 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 Additional Funds – 3 Months 12 $32,497 to $54,144 |
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
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The initial “Franchise Fee” of $49,000 is payable when you sign the Franchise Agreement.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 5
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Renewal fee | Renewal Fee $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Minimum royalty fee | The “Minimum Royalty Fee” amount equals $150 for each two-week period in which Gross Billings are calculated during your first six months of operation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Marketing fee rate | Marketing Fee 2% of Gross Billings | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Fourth territory franchise fee discount | a 20% discount off of the Franchise Fee for your fourth Territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Fifth territory franchise fee discount | a 25% discount off of the Franchise Fee for your fifth Territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Franchise fee discount for GreatCare Master | A 50% discount will be applied to the initial franchise fee if you are an existing Caring Senior Service System franchisee and your office has achieved our GreatCare Master certification | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Women-owned and minority-owned program discount | we will offer you a 20% discount off of the initial Franchise Fee for your first franchise Territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Virtual additional training fee | Training fee for virtual training (per person): 3 Days = $300 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Royalty fee rate | 5% of Gross Billings 2 or the Minimum Royalty Fee, whichever is greater. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Annual owner conference attendance | $500 per person for annual owner’s conference and $100 per person for other mandatory training conferences. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Other mandatory training conference attendance | $500 per person for annual owner’s conference and $100 per person for other mandatory training conferences. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Local advertising quarterly monthly cap benchmark | a maximum of the greater of $2,500 per month or 1% of Gross Billings from your previous quarter | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| VetFran discount | we will offer you a 20% discount off of the initial Franchise Fee for your first franchise Territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| GreatCare audit fee | GreatCare ® Audit Fee 6 $500 for up to three days | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Billing not completed administrative fee | Administrative Fee for Billing Not Completed in our System for each Bi- Weekly Period $200 per billing period | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| In-person additional training fee | Training fee for in- person training at our offices: $250 per trainee per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Local advertising first six months | $5,000 during your first six months in operation | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Technology fee | Technology Fee $1,045 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Additional on-site training | Additional On- Site Training $300 per trainer per day, plus expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Late payment interest rate | Interest on Late Payments 1.5% per month or the highest legal contract rate, whichever is less | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Late promissory note payment fee | Interest on Late Promissory Note Payments $50 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Franchise fee discount for conversion | we offer you a 50% discount on the Franchise Fee for the Territories being converted | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
| Hub back office fee after first two months | The Hub ™ Back Office Support Center $0/month for first two months, and $900/month thereafter | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Enkiscribe AI-enabled software monthly fee | Enkiscribe AI Enabled Software $99 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Caring University fee | Caring University: $4/per person per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Development fee per development territory | you will pay to us, on the signing of your Development Addendum, $20,000 per Development Territory included in the Development Addendum | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Management fee maximum rate | Management Fee Up to 10% of Gross Billings, plus expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Local advertising prior quarter benchmark | a maximum of the greater of $2,500 per month or 1% of Gross Billings from your previous quarter | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Initial franchise fee | The initial “Franchise Fee” of $49,000 is payable when you sign the Franchise Agreement. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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Inside The FDD
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07Estimated Startup Investment
The FDD estimates a total startup investment of $99,997 to $153,994. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTotal $ 99,997 to $ 153,994
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