● BUY

BrightSpring

Senior Care · Est. 2014 · 400 US Locations
✅ SBA Default Rate: 2.8%📊 SBA Default Rate Data Available — Unlock
Ideal Investor: Healthcare entrepreneur focused on elder care
78
$200K – $500K
Total Investment
$50K
Franchise Fee
6.0%
Royalty Rate
400
US Units
Senior Care
Category
+9.5%
Growth Rate

What is BrightSpring?

Founded in 2014, BrightSpring operates 400 US locations providing senior living and healthcare services through assisted living communities. The franchise creates recurring revenue through residential placements and healthcare service delivery.

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Investment & Fee Data

Investment Overview

Franchise Fee$50K
Total Investment$200K – $500K
Royalty Rate6.0%
Ad/Marketing Fund0%
Total Fee Burden6.0%

System Size & Growth

US Locations400
Unit Growth Rate+9.5%
Founded2014
Franchising Since2015
FDD Item 19Yes ✓

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Avg Unit Volume (AUV)$450K
Owner Earnings$55K
SBA Default Rate2.8%
5-Year Survival96%
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💡 What This Means For You
A combined fee burden of 6.0% is well below the industry average, leaving you more room for profitability. Beyond the listed investment, expect approximately $123K in hidden costs (working capital, legal, insurance, tech fees) — bringing your realistic total closer to $473K.

Financial Performance & Risk Analysis

Financial Performance

Avg Unit Volume (AUV)$450K
Net Profit Margin17%
Est. Owner Earnings$55K
Breakeven14-20 months
Payback Period3-4 years

Capital Requirements & Operations

Liquid Capital Required$100K
Net Worth Required$250K
Staff Required5-8
Training4 weeks
TerritoryProtected territory
Multi-Unit RequiredNo
Term Length5 years

Risk & SBA Safety Data

SBA Default Rate2.8%
5-Year Survival96%
Renewal Fee$2,000
Transfer Fee$3,000
💡 Financial Analysis
The revenue-to-investment ratio of 1.3x is below the 2x benchmark — meaning the business needs strong margins to justify the capital deployed. At estimated owner earnings of $55K/year, the simple payback period is approximately 6.4 years.
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Due Diligence Deep Dive

The data franchise brokers don't show you — real costs, owner lifestyle, franchisee satisfaction, exit options, and FDD transparency.

💰 True Cost of Ownership

Working Capital (6 mo)$60K
Legal & Accounting$15K
Insurance (Annual)$20K
Tech/Software (Monthly)$900/mo
Lease Deposit Est.$15K
Grand Opening$12K
Total Hidden Costs$123K

👤 Owner Reality Check

Hours Per Week40-55
Absentee Owner Friendly?Yes ✓
Manager-Run Possible?Yes ✓
Seasonal VariationLow
Labor Cost (% of Revenue)60%
Manager-run with caregiver team. 40-55 hours/week for hands-on owner. Caregiver recruitment and retention critical.

📊 Franchisee Health

Satisfaction Score81/100 (Good)
Annual Turnover Rate3.4%
Litigation Count (Item 3)1 cases
5-Year Closure Rate3%
Avg Franchisee Tenure7 years
Franchisee AssociationNo

🚪 Exit Strategy & Resale

Resale Value Multiple2.5-3.5xx earnings
Transfer RestrictionsFranchisor approval required
Non-Compete Period1 years
Non-Compete Radius3 miles
Avg Time to Sell4-8 months
Exit DifficultyModerate

📋 FDD Transparency Report

Item 19 QualityComprehensive
Item 19 Includes:
✓ Revenue by service
✓ Operating costs
✓ Client metrics
Territory ProtectionStrong
Protected exclusive territory
Required Suppliers?Yes
Supplier Markup RiskLow
Renewal Terms5-year renewable

🚩 FDD Red Flags & Green Flags

⚠️ Watch Out For:
Healthcare regulationLabor intensity
✅ Positive Signals:
2.8% SBA default$450K AUV17% margins9.5% growthDemographic tailwind
💡 Due Diligence Verdict
A franchisee satisfaction score of 81/100 is a strong positive signal — happy franchisees usually mean good support, realistic expectations, and a healthy franchisor-franchisee relationship. Only 1 litigation cases in the FDD is a positive sign of a healthy franchisor-franchisee relationship. At 60% of revenue going to labor, staffing is your #1 cost driver. Minimum wage increases in your state could significantly impact margins.
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AI Disruption Risk Assessment

🛡️ AI Disruption Risk: Low

32/100
AI-Proof Disruption Timeline: 10+ years High Risk
Strongly protected; human touch moat
AI Threats:
Robotic caregiving (far future)AI scheduling optimization
Defensive Moat:
In-person care, caregiver relationships, regulatory barriers
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Territory Saturation Analysis

0.12
Units per 100K pop.
0.09x
Saturation Index
vs. Senior Care avg (1.31/100K)
44
States with Presence
Low Saturation
BrightSpring has significant whitespace opportunity relative to its category.

Geographic Distribution

No units
High density

Most Saturated States

State Units Population Per 100K
Montana181,118,0001.61
Wyoming9581,0001.55
Alaska9733,0001.23
Maine161,344,0001.19
West Virginia201,768,0001.13

Least Saturated States

State Units Population Per 100K
California839,029,0000.02
New York718,777,0000.04
Florida1223,555,0000.05
North Carolina710,849,0000.06
Illinois812,549,0000.06

Growth Opportunity States

High-population states where BrightSpring has minimal or no presence — potential expansion territories.

Texas Georgia Alabama Utah Kansas
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Investment Thesis

BrightSpring carries a BUY signal with a FutureScore of 78/100. A home health franchise positioned for demographic tailwinds. $450K AUV, 17% margins, 9.5% growth, 2.8% SBA default strong. Aging population supports expansion.

Ideal Investor Profile: Healthcare entrepreneur focused on elder care

Strengths

$450K AUV with 17% margins2.8% SBA default (excellent)9.5% unit growth (strong)6% royalty only (low)Aging population tailwind (demographic)

Risk Factors

Healthcare regulation stringent9.5% growth may be unsustainableLabor-intensive (caregiver dependent)

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