16 frequently asked questions answered with data from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.
The total initial investment to open a Senior Care Authority franchise ranges from $86K to $106K (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 Senior Care Authority is $53K (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 Senior Care Authority 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Always review the most current FDD and consult with a franchise attorney before making investment decisions.
No, Senior Care Authority does not require franchisees to have dedicated real estate (2025 FDD). This can significantly reduce startup costs and ongoing overhead.
View full investment analysisSenior Care Authority charges a royalty fee of 8.0% 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 Senior Care Authority franchise is approximately 8.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a $950/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.
View full fees analysisSenior Care Authority has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.
View full litigation analysisNo, the Senior Care Authority franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).
View full litigation analysisSenior Care Authority 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 are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.
View full territory analysisSenior Care Authority currently operates 110 locations (2025 FDD) (108 franchised, 2 company-owned). The system grew by 7.8% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 12.1%.
View full growth analysisThe 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Senior Care Authority is 6.4% (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 Senior Care Authority FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $289K (average: $278K).
View full financials analysisThe initial franchise agreement term for Senior Care Authority is 10 years (2025 FDD). The total potential term is 10 years.
View full contract analysisSenior Care Authority'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 analysisYes, Senior Care Authority's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.
View full legal analysisSenior Care Authority provides 124 hours of initial training over approximately 8 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 analysisSenior Care Authority does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.
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