16 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
The total initial investment to open a Always Best Care Senior Services franchise ranges from $90K to $146K (2025 FDD). This includes the franchise fee, equipment, build-out, inventory, and working capital needed before opening.
View full investment analysisThe initial franchise fee for Always Best Care Senior Services is $50K (2025 FDD). This one-time fee is paid to the franchisor when signing the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the brand, systems, and initial training.
View full investment analysisData sourced from the Always Best Care Senior Services 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, Always Best Care Senior Services does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2025 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisAlways Best Care Senior Services charges a royalty fee of 6.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.
View full fees analysisThe total ongoing fee rate for a Always Best Care Senior Services franchise is approximately 8.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $175/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisAlways Best Care Senior Services has been involved in 1 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the Always Best Care Senior Services franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisAlways Best Care Senior Services offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.
View full territory analysisAlways Best Care Senior Services currently operates 275 locations (2025 FDD) (275 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system grew by 10.4% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 7.1%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Always Best Care Senior Services is 0.4% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.
View full growth analysisAccording to the Always Best Care Senior Services FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $2.6M (average: $2.9M).
View full financials analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for Always Best Care Senior Services is 10 years (2025 FDD). The total potential term is 10 years.
View full contract analysisAlways Best Care Senior Services's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 25 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).
View full legal analysisNo, Always Best Care Senior Services's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation. The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.
View full legal analysisAlways Best Care Senior Services provides 64 hours of initial training over approximately 7 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.
View full support analysisYes, Always Best Care Senior Services provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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