Source: FranopolisComForCare Home Care
What It Costs
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Where Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Office equipment | $2,300 to $6,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Office Equipment (Note 4) $2,300 to $6,800 |
| Real estate and related expenses — three months | $2,250 to $3,400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Real Estate & Related Expenses – 3 months (Note 3) $2,250 to $3,400 |
| Local marketing — three months | $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Local Marketing – 3 Months (Note 10) $6,000 |
| Computer systems — three months | $3,000 to $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Computer Systems – 3 Months (Note 5) $3,000 to $5,000 |
| Miscellaneous opening costs | $1,200 to $5,600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Miscellaneous Opening Costs (Note 6) $1,200 to $5,600 |
| Initial franchise fee | $59,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Initial Franchise Fee (Note 1) $59,000 |
| Recruiting expenses — three months | $2,250 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Recruiting Expenses – 3 Months (Note 11) $2,250 |
| Total single-unit investment | $102,475 to $163,925 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Total (Notes (a) - (c)) $ 102,475 - $163,925 |
| Insurance — three months | $1,875 to $3,650 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Insurance – 3 months (Note 8) $1,875 to $3,650 |
| Office supplies | $1,000 to $2,350 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Office Supplies (Note 9) $1,000 to $2,350 |
| Licensing fees | $0 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Licensing Fees (Note 7) $0 to $6,000 |
| Signs | $100 to $575 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Signs $100 to $575 |
| Additional funds — three to six months | $23,500 to $45,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Additional Funds – 3 - 6 Months (Note 12) $23,500 to $45,500 |
| Travel expenses for training | $0 to $7,800 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Travel Expenses for Training (Note 2) $0 to $7,800 |
| Accreditation fees | $0 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 Accreditation Fees (Note 7) $0 to $10,000 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| First responder discount | ComForCare offers a 20% discount off the initial franchise fee for each unit purchased to individuals who serve (or have served) their communities and country as first responders. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Renewal fee 10-year term | you may elect to renew for 10 years for $7,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Standard three-unit total initial franchise fees | Approved purchasers of three single units will pay an initial franchise fee of $153,000 ($59,000 for the single unit purchase; $49,500 for the second unit purchased; and $44,500 for the third unit purchased). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Local marketing spend rate | 2% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Reduced offering royalty fee high rate | Reduced Initial Fee Offering. 6% to 7% of the Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Independent agency acquisition fee | Independent Agency Acquisition Fee $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 |
| Regional meeting absentee fee | Regional Meeting Absentee Fee $750 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Reduced initial fee offering single-unit fee | At the time you sign the Franchise Agreement, you will pay us an initial franchise fee of $29,500. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Annual conference fee per first two attendees maximum | Up to $1,000 per person for the first two attendees | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Annual conference absentee fee | Annual Conference Absentee Fee $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Veteran discount | ComForCare offers a 20% discount off the initial franchise fee for each unit purchased to individuals who qualify under VetFran. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Annual conference fee per additional attendee maximum | Up to $500 for each additional attendee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Standard offering royalty fee rate | Standard Offering. 5% of the Gross Sales with a Minimum Royalty Fee per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Deposit minimum percentage of initial fee | This deposit must be at least 20% of the initial franchise fee owed by you | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Business transfer training reserve | Business Transfer Training Reserve $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 |
| Reduced three-unit total initial franchise fees | Approved purchasers of three single units will pay an initial franchise fee of $88,500 ($29,500 for each unit purchased). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Late reporting per report per week | $100 per report per week until the overdue reports are submitted | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 |
| Customer territory infraction rate per billable hour | $2.00 per billable hour plus a penalty of $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 |
| Reduced two-unit total initial franchise fees | Approved purchasers of two single units will pay an initial franchise fee of $59,000 ($29,500 for each unit purchased). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Client management software fee | Currently $480 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| EssentialALZ exam per person | Currently, $55.00 per exam, per person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Resale fee per existing franchise | the initial fee is $20,000 (“Resale Fee”) for each additional franchise you purchase | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Unapproved services fee rate | 1% of Gross Sales Monthly | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 |
| Standard two-unit total initial franchise fees | Approved purchasers of two single units will pay an initial franchise fee of $108,500 ($59,000 for the first unit purchase and $49,500 for the second unit purchased). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Telehealth fee monthly maximum | may be up to $500 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Referral fee paid for employee referral | the owner of the ComForCare that employed him/her will receive a $15,000 referral fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Current franchise employee discount | We offer a $15,000 discount off the initial franchise fee to any current employee of a ComForCare Franchised Business | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 |
| Standard offering single-unit franchise fee | At the time you sign the Franchise Agreement, you will pay us an initial franchise fee of $59,000. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Additional seniors fee per senior | each additional Senior awarded multiplied by $2.00 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Late reporting fee initial | Up to $500 for the first overdue report then $100 per report per week | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 |
| Third-party direct referral fee | we will pay you a single $15,000 referral fee (“Referral Fee”). | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Audit cost per day/person | $300 per day per person plus: expenses, full amount of any underpayment, $5,000 penalty, and interest on any underpayment | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 |
| Benchmarking non-participation fee | Benchmarking Non - Participation Fee $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 |
| Additional training per day | Additional Training $350 per day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Reduced offering royalty fee low rate | Reduced Initial Fee Offering. 6% to 7% of the Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Technology fee | $100 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Standard offering additional units after first three | Any additional units purchased thereafter will be an additional $44,500 each. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Audit underpayment penalty | $5,000 penalty | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 |
| Interest rate | Lesser of 18% or the maximum amount allowed by state law | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 |
| Protected territory change fee | Protected Territory Change Fee $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| Regional meeting fee per person maximum | Up to $350 per person | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Training for additional persons | Training for Additional Persons $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Google Workspace fee per account monthly | Currently $18.00 per month, per Google Workspace account | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 |
| General service fee rate | 1% of Gross Sales with a Minimum General Service Fee per two-week billing period | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 |
| Business transfer fee | $10,000 at the time of transfer if the transfer involves 50% or more change of ownership | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 |
| National advertising fee rate | 1% of Gross Sales with a Minimum National Advertising Fee per two-week billing period | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Client resolution fee minimum | Greater of $500 or $50/hour | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 |
| Maximum national advertising fee rate | increase this fee to 2% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 |
| Client resolution fee hourly | Greater of $500 or $50/hour | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 |
| Late payment fee weekly maximum | Up to $150 per week for each individual payment past due | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 28 |
| Supplemental training at office per day | Supplemental Training at Your Office $500 per day plus expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Renewal fee 15-year term | or for 15 years for $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 26 |
| Customer territory infraction penalty | $2.00 per billable hour plus a penalty of $5,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 |
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 $102,475 to $163,925. Review the listed costs and any conditions before setting your own startup budget.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 33 · Item 7 · View Source
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Source NotesTotal (Notes (a) - (c)) $ 102,475 - $163,925
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