Home Helpers Home Care

Home Helpers Home Care

Franzy VerifiedInformation based on 2026 FDD

Senior Care · In-Home Care Provider

Investment min
$121K
Total: $121K–$175K
Avg gross revenue
$2M
Unit-level, 2026
Franchise fee
$50K
Veteran discount available
Royalty
6%
of gross revenue
Locations
362
Franchising since 1997

Description

What is Home Helpers Home Care?

Own a Business with a Mission That Matters
Achieve your goal of business ownership with Home Helpers® Home Care. The franchise offers a home-based, scalable model in a recession-resilient sector—providing quality in-home care while supporting a lifestyle with flexibility.

Home Helpers® Home Care
• More than twenty-eight years serving communities across North America
• A national in-home care franchise network supporting seniors and others who wish to remain independent wherever they call home
• New franchises are awarded on an ongoing basis as market demand continues to grow

Why Home Helpers® Home Care?
• Modest initial investment relative to many brick-and-mortar concepts
• More than two decades of system growth
• $1,897,883 average gross revenue per location (2024) See Item 19 of the current Franchise Disclosure Document for definitions and details. Results vary and are not guaranteed.
• Twenty-four months of dedicated onboarding and continued coaching
• Cared-4℠ — a comprehensive care program
• 2025 Entrepreneur Magazine Top 500 Franchise
• Strong, demand-driven category with resilient fundamentals
• Senior care is listed among the top five franchise categories, according to Entrepreneur magazine

If the goal is to build a business with meaningful community impact, Home Helpers® Home Care is an option to consider.

Client Satisfaction Surveys
Activated Insights (formerly Home Care Pulse), an independent research organization, surveys client and family satisfaction. The national network has been recognized as a Best of Home Care – Endorsed National Provider based on survey results from Activated Insights.

More to Offer

Cared-4℠ bundles four key solutions to support independence at home:
• Companion & Personal Care
• Direct Link® safety options with twenty-four-hour monitoring
• Wellness Calls
• Meals & Nutrition Planning

Benefits to Franchisees
• Differentiated positioning in local markets
• Opportunities to grow revenue with strong unit economics
• Clear value proposition for individual clients and referral partners
• Backed by structured training and ongoing field support

Leveraging experience from franchisees serving more than 1,500 communities across the United States and Canada, new franchisees begin with guidance from a team that understands market dynamics and common early hurdles.

New franchisees receive two years of onboarding, business planning, and operations training. A team of Performance Coaches provides ongoing support throughout the ownership journey.

Come Grow with Us
At Home Helpers® Home Care, candidates are encouraged to Be B.O.L.D.
• Bring passion every day
• Own results
• Love the work
• Driven by excellence

The franchise is seeking individuals who want to bring compassionate, reliable in-home care to their communities while achieving professional and personal goals of business ownership.

Learn more about becoming a Home Helpers® Home Care franchisee. Contact the franchise development team to check market availability and request information.
  • 28 years of proven system growth and stability
  • 316 established locations across America
  • Above sub-sector average unit revenues by 39%
  • Comprehensive Cared-4 complete care program
  • Recession-resistant business model strength
  • Mature operational infrastructure with refined processes

Location Analysis

Where Home Helpers Home Care wins

Geographic concentration in the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast reveals strategic alignment with aging demographics and established healthcare ecosystems. The Ohio-Pennsylvania-Michigan corridor surrounding Cincinnati headquarters suggests operational support infrastructure and multi-unit franchisee clustering, typically indicating tested expansion models and shared best practices. Florida's presence capitalizes on the nation's highest 65+ concentration, though competitive intensity in Southeast Florida likely compresses acquisition costs and caregiver wage rates. North Carolina's growth trajectory reflects sunbelt migration patterns and favorable business climates for healthcare services. The 4.2-4.5 star average with moderate review volume is contextually strong—senior care clients and families prioritize referrals over online research, and review participation skews toward service extremes. Positive feedback emphasizing caregiver consistency and care plan flexibility suggests operational competence when franchisees execute proper matching and communication protocols. However, recurring concerns about caregiver turnover, scheduling gaps, and billing transparency reflect industrywide labor challenges and the operational strain of managing distributed hourly workforces. These patterns underscore franchise-level execution variability rather than systemic brand failure. Ideal markets combine 65+ populations exceeding 17%, middle-income private-pay capacity, Medicare Advantage penetration, and hospital discharge network access. Prospective franchisees should conduct territory-level competitive mapping, assess caregiver labor availability and wage benchmarks, and validate referral source accessibility before committing capital.
Total US locations
316
Franchise units
362
Corporate locations
0
Avg. sq. footage
500

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Financial Analysis

The numbers behind Home Helpers Home Care

Avg gross revenue$1,973,237
Investment range$120,750 – $175,250
Investment midpoint$148,000
Brand fund2%
Royalty6%
Franchise fee$49,900
Min. net worth$250,000
Min. liquid capital$100,000

Veteran discount available

Home Helpers Home Care participates in a veteran discount program on the franchise fee. Ask your Franzy advisor or the brand for current eligibility and terms.

Home Helpers Home Care presents a moderately capitalized entry point ($120,750-$175,250) for a senior care franchise with significant system maturity—316 units since 1997 indicates sustained brand durability in a structurally growing market. The reported gross revenue of approximately $1.97 million suggests meaningful scale potential, though investors should verify whether this represents system average, top-quartile performance, or aggregated metrics, as interpretation directly affects return expectations. The in-home care model carries characteristic operational complexity: labor-intensive caregiver recruitment and retention, compressed margins from hourly wage competition, and working capital demands from payroll funding cycles that typically precede client payment by 30-60 days. The investment range appears conservative relative to staffing infrastructure requirements, suggesting either efficient territory scaling or phased buildout expectations. Franchise maturity provides operational playbook advantages but also signals competitive saturation in established markets, requiring differentiation through referral network penetration and caregiver quality consistency. The B2B referral dependency—hospital discharge planners, physician networks, senior living communities—creates slower ramp timelines than retail models but potentially more defensible revenue once established. Investors should model 12-24 month breakeven horizons and scrutinize territory exclusivity, existing competitive density, and Medicare Advantage/private pay mix, as reimbursement dynamics materially affect unit economics.
Did you know? Home Helpers Home Care, an established in-home senior care provider founded in 1997 with 316 locations, requires an initial investment between $120,750 and $175,250. The franchise fee was not disclosed in available data. This investment range positions the franchise as a moderately accessible entry point into the structurally growing senior care sector, though investors should verify all cost components including working capital requirements for caregiver payroll cycles during due diligence.

Financing partners

Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees

Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.

FranFund

Lender

CRF USA

Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.

Lender

First Bank of the Lake

Lender

Pension Pros

Lender

The model

How Home Helpers Home Care works

01
Ownership
Part-Time (Executive)

Owner stays in an executive role — sets strategy, hires a manager, and oversees crews. Typically 5–20 hr/wk after ramp; many keep their day job.

Full-Time

Owner runs the business as their primary job — leads the team day-to-day on the ground, 40+ hr/wk.

02
Revenue
Recurring revenueTransaction-basedBig-ticket salesService-basedProduct sales (retail)Hybrid model
03
Customer
B2B

Sells to businesses, contractors, or property owners.

B2C

Sells directly to consumers and homeowners.

Mixed

Serves both businesses and consumers.

FDD Item 7

Initial investment range

$121K–$175K
Most common
$120,750
Minimum
$148,000
Midpoint
$175,250
Maximum

Per FDD Item 7, total initial investment ranges from $120,750 to $175,250. The midpoint $148,000 is what most franchisees report at signing — financing typically reduces cash-at-close by 80–90%. Knowing the investment range helps you plan confidently and ensure you're fully prepared to make the leap.

FDD Item 19

Average gross sales

$3M$2M$2M$1M$500KN/A
$1M
$2M
$2M
2022
2023
2024
Avg
$2M
YOY change (2023 -> 2024)
+10%

According to Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, Home Helpers Home Care has an average gross revenue of $2M. (Note: This information is based on the latest FDD in our records. Please review the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and confirm this information directly with the brand. We make no claims of accuracy for the information presented.)

Growth over time

Franchise footprint

400320240160800
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
316 units open as of 2026 FDD+316 in last 12 mo

2026 Franchise Disclosure

FDD documents

Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for Home Helpers Home Care's 2026 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.

Estimated initial investment
FDD Item 7 · PDF
Financial performance representations
FDD Item 19 · PDF
Members-only items
Executive team
FDD Item 2 · PDF
Litigation
FDD Item 3 · PDF
Bankruptcy
FDD Item 4 · PDF
Franchisor assistance
FDD Item 11 · PDF
Members only
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Buyer FAQs

Frequently asked questions

The initial investment for a Home Helpers Home Care franchise typically ranges between $120,750.00 and $175,250.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.

Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) we have on record, which was issued in 2026. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. Only the franchisor can confirm that the information is complete and accurate and we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.

Home Helpers Home Care
Home Helpers Home Care
$2M avg revenue · 362+ US franchises

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