Source: FranopolisQualicare Of America
Qualicare provides in-home care and care coordination services, including personal support, companionship, and assistance navigating health care needs. Its clients include older adults, people with chronic or complex health conditions, and families seeking support for a loved one at home.
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What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Staff wages — low | $12,500 to $22,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Staff wages $12,500 to $22,500 |
| Nurse’s salary — low | $0 to $17,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Nurse’s salary $0 to $17,500 |
| Grand opening marketing — low | $1,000 to $7,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Grand opening marketing $1,000 to $7,500 |
| Community Builder estimated initial investment — low | $177,850 to $263,850 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Total Community Builder $177,850 to 263,850 (plus shipping costs and commissions) |
| Leases and security deposits — low | $0 to $3,600 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Leases and security deposits $0 to $3,600 |
| Computer hardware and software — low | $2,000 to $7,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Computer hardware and software $2,000 to $7,000 |
| Estimated initial investment — single franchise — low | $98,150 to $174,150 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Total $98,150 to $174,150 (plus shipping costs and commission) |
| Technology setup fee and first three months — low | $2,550 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Technology setup fee and first three months $2,550 |
| Start-up marketing kit — low | $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Start-up marketing kit $2,500 |
| Additional funds (3 months) — low | $15,000 to $20,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Additional funds (3 months) $15,000 to $20,000 |
| Professional fees — low | $3,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Professional fees $3,000 to $10,000 |
| Insurance — low | $3,500 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Insurance $3,500 to $6,000 |
| Vehicle — low | $0 to $5,900 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Vehicle $0 to $5,900 |
| Business licenses and permits — low | $5,000 to $10,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Business licenses and permits $5,000 to $10,000 |
| Technology setup fee and first three months — high | $2,550 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Technology setup fee and first three months $2,550 |
| Training/travel expenses — low | $900 to $3,400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Training/travel expenses $900 to $3,400 |
| Office equipment and furniture — low | $500 to $6,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 22 Office equipment and furniture $500 to $6,000 |
| Start-up marketing kit — high | $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Start-up marketing kit $2,500 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Additional/ongoing training per day | $250 a day | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Accounting software fee high annually | $3,000 to $4,000 Annually | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Conference attendee fee monthly maximum | a monthly fee not to exceed $200 (currently $85) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Franchise development director fee per territory | $7,500 per territory or 5% of the purchase price | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| ERP software fee per active client/month | $12.00 per active client scheduled each month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Community Builder total initial fees for three territories | The total Initial Franchise Fee payable to us under the Community Builder program is $99,400 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Broker referral fee high | typically between $20,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Initial technology setup fee | You must pay us a non-refundable initial technology set-up fee of $1,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Brand development fund rate | 1% of monthly Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Minimum royalty per territory from month 13 | $1,200 per Territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Conference attendee fee monthly current | a monthly fee not to exceed $200 (currently $85) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Interest per month | interest at 3% per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Start-up marketing kit maximum | The cost of the Start-Up Marketing Kit can be up to $2,500 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Initial franchise fee increase per additional 1,000 people | your Initial Franchise Fee will increase by $200 for every additional 1,000 people in excess of 300,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Minimum local marketing spend/month | You must spend a minimum of $1,500 each month on local marketing and advertising | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Minimum royalty per territory from month 7 | $600 per Territory | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Transfer fee percentage option | 5% of the total purchase price | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Technology fee monthly | presently $350 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Accounting software fee low annually | $3,000 to $4,000 Annually | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Higher transfer fee threshold option | the greater of: (a) $26,000; (b) 5% of the total purchase price | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| National account sales fee | 1% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 18 |
| Background check per search — maximum | may range between $0 and $250 per search | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Broker referral fee low | typically between $20,000 to $50,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 19 |
| Supplier approval application fee | $250 with application for new supplier | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| ERP software minimum monthly fee | with a minimum of $120 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Royalty rate | 5% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Late payment interest rate | Interest at 3% per month on late or unpaid amount | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Initial franchise fee — territory population up to 300,000 | The initial franchise fee (“Initial Franchise Fee”) is $49,700 for a Territory with a population of up to 300,000 people | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
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