2026 FDD Issued Mar 31, 2026 Minnesota Commerce (CARDS)
Right at Home Franchise Cost (2026)
A Right at Home franchise costs an estimated $94,330 – $176,239 to open, according to Item 7 of the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). That total includes the $49,500 initial franchise fee (Item 5) and covers this format: Standard location. Item 6 lists royalty fee: 5% of Net Billings, subject to the conditions below. This record has unresolved source-review issues and was published provisionally before independent verification was complete.
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- Total investment
- $94.3K – $176KItem 7 source and qualifications
- Franchise fee
- $49.5KItem 5 source and terms
- Royalty
- 5% of Net BillingsItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Brand fund
- VariesItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
What stands out about Right at Home
Item 7 assigns more of the startup range to office space, insurance, computer systems and three months of additional funds than to leasehold improvements. Its separate conversion format carries a different total. The standard startup table excludes owner compensation and living expenses from the additional-funds line, so those costs would need separate planning.
The Item 6 royalty is based on Net Billings, a measure that can include credit services before payment arrives. A quarterly royalty minimum begins after the applicable introductory period. The Brand Marketing and Promotion Fee uses annual billing tiers and can also have a minimum, while required local marketing may be reduced when a combined cap applies. Client-count-based software fees add another variable charge.
Item 19 reports $1,836,498 in average Net Billings for offices open at least a year. A separate table groups franchisee entities that can own more than one business, so the two averages answer different questions. The franchisor says the underlying franchisee reports were not independently audited, and Net Billings are not owner income.
Item 20 reports 566 franchised businesses at the end of 2025. Its earlier outlet movement total does not reconcile to the printed end count: the state rows suggest cessations omitted from the total row. The discrepancy remains a source hold rather than an inferred correction to the franchise data.
What are the initial franchise fees and financial requirements for Right at Home?
Item 5 lists an initial franchise fee of $49,500 for Right at Home. Check the cited Item 5 for payment timing, discounts and format-specific terms.
Item 5, PDF pp. 16-17, lists a $49,500 standard Initial Franchise Fee paid at signing. Qualifying veterans receive 25% off the initial fee, subject to the FDD conditions. A conversion business may receive a fee reduction to $37,125-$49,500. A separate $1,000 or $2,500 technology and training setup fee applies in the stated additional-unit situations. The initial fee is nonrefundable once paid.
Source: Right at Home 2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 16.
This record lists no minimum net worth or liquid-capital requirement for Right at Home, because no sourced figure has been recorded. Ask the franchisor for its current financial qualifications in writing.
How much does it cost to open a Right at Home franchise? (Item 7)
Source: Right at Home 2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24.
Item 7 of Right at Home’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document estimates the total cost to open one standard location at $94,330 – $176,239. This total includes the initial franchise fee.
| Expense Category | Low ($) | High ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,500 | $49,500 |
| Real Estate / Rent (3 Months) | $2,850 | $8,700 |
| Rent Deposits | $950 | $8,700 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $3,000 |
| Insurance | $7,000 | $12,000 |
| Furniture and Fixtures | $2,500 | $6,000 |
| Computer Hardware and Software | $3,750 | $9,250 |
| Other Office Equipment and Supplies | $1,000 | $6,359 |
| Personal Care Policy and Procedure Manual | $1,200 | $1,700 |
| Technology and Training Set Up Fee | $1,000 | $2,500 |
| Home Care Operating Software Setup & Training Fee | $0 | $750 |
| Ongoing Technology Fee (Initial Year) | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| Home Care Operating Software Fee (Initial Months) | $480 | $480 |
| Training Expenses | $3,000 | $8,000 |
| Initial Opening Marketing | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Permits and Licenses | $200 | $2,700 |
| Professional Fees | $300 | $3,500 |
| Signage | $500 | $6,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 Months) | $17,000 | $40,000 |
| Total | $94,330 | $176,239 |
Other formats
| Format | Total investment |
|---|---|
| Conversion Franchise | $81,955 – $177,739 |
Item 7, PDF pp. 24-27, lists 19 startup lines for one standard office, totaling $94,330-$176,239. The separate conversion format totals $81,955-$177,739 on PDF pp. 27-28. The standard estimate includes three months of additional funds at $17,000-$40,000, excludes owner compensation and living expenses, and includes first-year technology and initial operating-software costs.
What ongoing royalties and fees does Right at Home charge? (Item 6)
Source: Right at Home 2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 17.
Item 6 of Right at Home’s 2026 FDD lists the charges below. Recurring charges and charges triggered by a transfer, renewal or other event have different conditions. Read each fee’s basis and notes before comparing rates.
How to read an Item 6 fee table.
| Fee Type | Amount / Rate | Payment Frequency | Notes & Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee | 5% of Net Billings | Every period | 5% of Net Billings, paid weekly; after the introductory period a quarterly minimum may add to the amount due. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Minimum Royalty Fee | Varies | When it applies | The greater of percentage Royalty Fee or a quarterly minimum after the No Minimum Period. Timing and amount depend on the agreement and territory. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Local Marketing | Varies | Every period | Normally 2% of Net Billings spent directly with advertising suppliers each month; may be reduced to 1% while the combined marketing cap applies. The franchisor can remove that cap with notice. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Brand Marketing and Promotion Fee | Varies | Every period | 2% of weekly Net Billings on the first $1 million of annual Net Billings plus 1% on the next $2 million; multi-unit MSA cap and franchisor changes may apply. (Item 6, PDF p. 17) |
| Minimum Brand Marketing and Promotion Fee | Varies | When it applies | Quarterly minimum if it exceeds the Brand Marketing and Promotion Fee; start date depends on the agreement, conversion, additional-unit or transfer terms. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Audit | Varies | When it applies | Audit and inspection cost plus interest if Net Billings were understated at least 2% or inspection found a franchise-agreement violation. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Late Fee and Interest | Varies | When it applies | Currently $50 per week for each overdue report or payment, potentially up to $250 per week, plus lawful interest not exceeding 1.5% monthly. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Insurance Policies | Varies | When it applies | Unpaid premiums plus an administrative fee if the franchisor obtains required coverage after owner failure. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Renewal Fee | Varies | When it applies | 10% of the then-current initial franchise fee for each approved renewal; veteran discount does not apply. (Item 6, PDF p. 18) |
| Transfer Fee | Varies | When it applies | Currently $8,000 to an existing franchisee without a broker, $24,500 to a new franchisee without a broker, or $44,500 with a broker; listed related-party transfers are exempt. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Additional Training | Varies | When it applies | Currently $300 per day plus expenses for requested or required additional training; fee may rise up to 5% annually on a cumulative basis. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Additional Onsite Assistance | Varies | When it applies | Currently $300 per day per person plus expenses for requested assistance beyond the initial included visit; fee may rise up to 5% annually. (Item 6, PDF p. 19) |
| Ongoing Technology Fee | $2,100 per year | Every period | Current $2,100 annual fee, potentially prorated in the first year; multi-unit owners may pay for each MSA used to calculate Brand Fund contributions. (Item 6, PDF p. 20) |
| Right at Home Personal Care Policy and Procedure Manual Annual Renewal Fee | $500 – $750 per year | Every period | Current $500-$750 annually to the approved supplier; may rise with the stated cost or annual percentage rule. (Item 6, PDF p. 20) |
| Home Care Operating Software Fee | Varies | Every period | Currently $160-$4,800 monthly based on clients served; higher client counts may cost more. Paid to the approved supplier. (Item 6, PDF p. 20) |
| Educational Programs, Seminars, Convention | Varies | When it applies | Owner and attendee expenses plus any program fee. The annual meeting is required; its registration fee typically does not exceed $750 per attendee but may be higher. (Item 6, PDF p. 20) |
| Cost of Enforcement or Defense | Varies | When it applies | All enforcement costs, including attorneys fees, if the franchisor prevails. (Item 6, PDF p. 21) |
| Indemnification | Varies | When it applies | Defense and loss costs from specified suits related to the owner's operation. (Item 6, PDF p. 21) |
| Management Fee | Varies | When it applies | 15% of Net Billings plus out-of-pocket expenses if the franchisor operates the business during owner or Operating Principal absence or incapacity. (Item 6, PDF p. 21) |
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Right at Home startup investment and modeled fees over 10 years
A source check placed this record on review hold. Automatic fee estimates are withheld until the outstanding issues are resolved. The Brand Marketing and Promotion Fee has annual billing tiers, both it and the Royalty Fee may have quarterly minimums, required local spending can change under a cap, and operating software is client-count based. A flat sales-based fee model would omit these obligations. See the fee amounts and definitions in Item 6 above. Open the calculator with your own assumptions.
Item 20: Right at Home franchised outlet history
Source: Right at Home 2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 87.
Item 20 Table 3 reports 566 franchised outlets at the end of 2025. The company-owned table reports a further 6 outlets.
| Year | Franchised at Start | Opened | Reported Exits | At End | Franchise Exit Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 496 | 21 | 9 | 508 | — |
| 2024 | 508 | 40 | 5 | 539 | — |
| 2025 | 539 | 29 | 2 | 566 | — |
Calculated outlet totals, net growth and exit rates are withheld because this record has not cleared the current Item 20 source checks. The table retains the outlet counts printed in Item 20. Read the unresolved source issues.
Reported exits include terminations, non-renewals, franchisor reacquisitions and other cessations. A reacquired outlet may continue operating. How we calculate the exit rate. How to read the Item 20 outlet tables.
15 units changed owners in 2025.
Item 20 Table 3, PDF p. 87, prints 2024 start 508, openings 40, terminations 4, non-renewals 1, no reacquisitions or other cessations, and end 539. The printed movements yield 543. The state rows appear to account for four other cessations, but the printed total row lists zero. All printed totals are preserved pending authoritative clarification.
How much do Right at Home franchise owners make? (Item 19)
Source: Right at Home 2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 75.
Item 19 of the 2026 FDD reports average Net Billings for offices open one year or more ending 2025 of $1,836,498 (2025, 390 franchised offices open 12+ months in 2025). Right at Home’s Item 19 reports sales but no profit, costs or owner pay. Rent, payroll, supplies, loan payments and Item 6 fees come out of sales before an owner is paid, so these figures cannot show what an owner earns.
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How long is the Right at Home franchise agreement term?
Source: Right at Home 2026 FDD, Item 17, PDF p. 65.
The standard Right at Home franchise agreement runs 10 years, with renewal terms of 5 years.
10-year initial term from date of signing. Right to renew for an additional 5-year term upon satisfying renewal conditions including 6-12 months advance notice, execution of then-current agreement, and payment of renewal fee.
How long does it take to open a Right at Home franchise? (Item 11)
Source: Right at Home 2026 FDD, Item 11, PDF p. 46.
Item 11 of the 2026 FDD states the time from signing the Franchise Agreement to opening: approximately 125 to 190 days.
Licensing requirements can affect the opening date.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Right at Home
This record has unresolved source-review issues and was published provisionally. Read the specific issues before using these answers.
- How much does it cost to open a Right at Home franchise?
- Item 7 of the 2026 FDD estimates the total initial investment ranges from $94,330 – $176,239. This capital outlay covers the $49,500 initial franchise fee, administrative office setup, state health licensing applications, and three months of operating cash reserves.
- What is the average revenue for a Right at Home franchise?
- Item 19 Table 1 of the 2026 FDD reports average annual Net Billings of $1,836,498 for the disclosed offices open at least one year. The table reports a separate median and separate figures for longer-operating offices. Net Billings are not owner profit.
- What are the ongoing royalties and marketing fees for Right at Home?
- Item 6 lists a 5% of Net Billings royalty on Net Billings, subject to a quarterly minimum after the introductory period. Brand Marketing and Promotion contributions use billing tiers and may also have a quarterly minimum. Local marketing, annual technology and client-count-based operating software add costs.
- What does Item 20 show about Right at Home outlets?
- Item 20 reports 566 franchised businesses at the end of 2025. The prior-year printed outlet movements do not reconcile to their end count, so the source review note should be read before comparing the years.
Sources
Right at Home, LLC Franchise Disclosure Document, issued March 31, 2026, as filed with the Minnesota Commerce (CARDS). Read the source FDD PDF. How to get this FDD yourself.
- Item 5: cited PDF p. 16
- Item 6: cited PDF p. 17
- Item 7: cited PDF p. 24
- Item 19: cited PDF p. 72
- Item 20: cited PDF p. 87
- Agreement term (Item 17): cited PDF p. 65
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Document & verification changelog
- November 3, 2026: Provisional publication approved per owner directive: Owner authorized provisional publication on November 3, 2026. The FDD's Item 20 total does not reconcile to its printed movements; sourceReview retains the conflict and this record is not independently verified.
- November 3, 2026: Initial cost profile published from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (issued March 31, 2026).
- October 22, 2026: Source review hold recorded. Unresolved corrections are listed in this source section.