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    American Family Care

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Reviewed sources
    Franchising since
    2008
    Source: franchise.org
    Headquarters
    Birmingham, AL United States
    Source: franchise.org

    AFC/American Family Care franchise operates urgent care centers providing convenient, accessible healthcare services for non-emergency medical needs.

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    American Family Care quick facts

    Is American Family Care a franchise?
    Yes. American Family Care offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 327 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 65).
    How much does it cost to open an American Family Care franchise?
    The American Family Care Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $948,250–$1,514,000 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 24). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the American Family Care initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $1,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 17). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does American Family Care charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is 6% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 18). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 2% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 18). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does American Family Care disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The American Family Care FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 55). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many American Family Care locations are there?
    The FDD reports 327 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 65). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is American Family Care a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $948,250 – $1,514,000 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 63 separate groups: other measures for 10 Affiliate owned locations; other measures for 10 Affiliate owned locations; other measures for 10 Affiliate owned locations; other measures for 10 Affiliate owned locations; other measures for 9 Affiliate owned locations; other measures and EBITDA for 10 Affiliate owned locations; other measures and EBITDA for 10 Affiliate owned locations; other measures and EBITDA for 10 Affiliate owned locations; other measures and EBITDA for 79 Affiliate owned locations; other measures for 37 Franchised locations; other measures for 36 Franchised locations; other measures for 36 Franchised locations; other measures for 37 Franchised locations; other measures for 36 Franchised locations; other measures for 36 Franchised locations; other measures for 36 Franchised locations; other measures for 37 Franchised locations; other measures for 291 Franchised locations; other measures for 45 Affiliate owned locations; other measures and EBITDA for 69 Affiliate owned locations; other measures and EBITDA for 10 Affiliate owned locations; other measures and EBITDA for 79 Affiliate owned locations; other measures for 10 Affiliate owned locations; other measures for 145 Franchised locations; other measures for 146 Franchised locations; other measures for 291 Franchised locations; other measures for 214 Mixed affiliate and franchised locations; other measures for 156 Mixed affiliate and franchised locations; other measures for 370 Mixed affiliate and franchised locations; other measures for 10 Affiliate owned locations; other measures for 4 Affiliate owned locations; other measures for 1 Affiliate owned locations; other measures for 10 Affiliate owned locations; other measures for 9 Affiliate owned locations; other measures for 79 Affiliate owned locations; other measures for 16 Franchised locations; other measures for 23 Franchised locations; other measures for 8 Franchised locations; other measures for 14 Franchised locations; other measures for 6 Franchised locations; other measures for 3 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 16 Franchised locations; other measures for 2 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 6 Franchised locations; other measures for 2 Franchised locations; other measures for 3 Franchised locations; other measures for 22 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 41 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 22 Franchised locations; other measures for 3 Franchised locations; other measures for 6 Franchised locations; other measures for 25 Franchised locations; other measures for 15 Franchised locations; other measures for 13 Franchised locations; other measures for 30 Franchised locations; other measures for 9 Franchised locations; other measures for 1 Franchised locations; other measures for 291 Franchised locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 21 in 2025, to 327 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

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    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 24

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 17
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    Royalty: percent of preceding week's Net PaymentsMain ongoing fee

    47 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    63 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.

    10 locations

    Other measures · 10 locations

    Who is counted
    Table 1.A Affiliate octile 1
    Period
    Mean cash revenue
    Excluded
    1 affiliate new in 2025; 34 franchises new in 2025; 2 temporarily closed franchises excluded; includes 2 affiliates transferred to franchisees.
    Method
    Affiliate revenue accrual basis; franchise revenue cash basis. PPD annual visits divided by 363. Gross profit excludes overhead; 4-wall EBITDA excludes corporate allocations, interest, tax, depreciation and amortization. Source table discrepancies retained.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 65

    Net +52 outlets, 2023–2025

    0275202330620243272025+31+21

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($948,250 – $1,514,000) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Reported units went from 306 to 327 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 24
    2. [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 17
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 1.A Affiliate octile 1 · PDF p. 55; PDF p. 56
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 1.A Affiliate octile 2 · PDF p. 55; PDF p. 56
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 1.A Affiliate octile 3 · PDF p. 55; PDF p. 56
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 1.A Affiliate octile 4 · PDF p. 55; PDF p. 56
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 1.A Affiliate octile 5 · PDF p. 55; PDF p. 56
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 1.A Affiliate octile 6 · PDF p. 55; PDF p. 56
    9. [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 1.A Affiliate octile 7 · PDF p. 55; PDF p. 56
    10. [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 1.A Affiliate octile 8 · PDF p. 55; PDF p. 56
    11. [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 1.A Affiliate octile ALL · PDF p. 55; PDF p. 56
    12. [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 1.B Franchised octile 1 · PDF p. 57
    13. [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 1.B Franchised octile 2 · PDF p. 57
    14. [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 1.B Franchised octile 3 · PDF p. 57
    15. [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 1.B Franchised octile 4 · PDF p. 57
    16. [16]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 1.B Franchised octile 5 · PDF p. 57
    17. [17]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 1.B Franchised octile 6 · PDF p. 57
    18. [18]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 1.B Franchised octile 7 · PDF p. 57
    19. [19]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 1.B Franchised octile 8 · PDF p. 57
    20. [20]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 1.B Franchised octile ALL · PDF p. 57
    21. [21]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.A Affiliate state AL · PDF p. 61; PDF p. 60
    22. [22]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 2.A Affiliate vintage 2020 and prior · PDF p. 58
    23. [23]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 2.A Affiliate vintage 2021- 2025 · PDF p. 58
    24. [24]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 2.A Affiliate vintage ALL · PDF p. 58
    25. [25]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 2.A Affiliate vintage 2021-2025 · PDF p. 58
    26. [26]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 2.B Franchised vintage 2020 and prior · PDF p. 59
    27. [27]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 2.B Franchised vintage 2021- 2025 · PDF p. 59
    28. [28]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 2.B Franchised vintage ALL · PDF p. 59
    29. [29]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 2.C Systemwide vintage 2020 and prior · PDF p. 59
    30. [30]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 2.C Systemwide vintage 2021- 2025 · PDF p. 59
    31. [31]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 2.C Systemwide vintage ALL · PDF p. 59
    32. [32]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.A Affiliate state CT · PDF p. 60; PDF p. 61
    33. [33]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.A Affiliate state FL · PDF p. 60; PDF p. 61
    34. [34]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.A Affiliate state GA · PDF p. 60; PDF p. 61
    35. [35]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.A Affiliate state MA · PDF p. 60; PDF p. 61
    36. [36]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.A Affiliate state TN · PDF p. 60; PDF p. 61
    37. [37]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.A Affiliate state ALL · PDF p. 60; PDF p. 61
    38. [38]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state CA · PDF p. 62
    39. [39]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state CO · PDF p. 62
    40. [40]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state CT · PDF p. 62
    41. [41]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state FL · PDF p. 62
    42. [42]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state GA · PDF p. 62
    43. [43]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state IL · PDF p. 62
    44. [44]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state KS · PDF p. 62
    45. [45]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state MA · PDF p. 62
    46. [46]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state MD · PDF p. 62
    47. [47]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state ME · PDF p. 62
    48. [48]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state MI · PDF p. 62
    49. [49]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state MN · PDF p. 62
    50. [50]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state MO · PDF p. 62
    51. [51]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state NC · PDF p. 62
    52. [52]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state NE · PDF p. 63
    53. [53]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state NH · PDF p. 63
    54. [54]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state NJ · PDF p. 63
    55. [55]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state NV · PDF p. 63
    56. [56]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state NY · PDF p. 63
    57. [57]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state OH · PDF p. 63
    58. [58]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state OR · PDF p. 63
    59. [59]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state PA · PDF p. 63
    60. [60]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state SC · PDF p. 63
    61. [61]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state TN · PDF p. 63
    62. [62]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state TX · PDF p. 63
    63. [63]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state VA · PDF p. 63
    64. [64]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state WA · PDF p. 63
    65. [65]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Table 3.B Franchised state ALL · PDF p. 63
    66. [66]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 65

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

    Territory & operations

    384 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2026commissions$1,214,398
    2026bad debt expense$12,430
    2026net revenue$10,710,926
    2026operating expenses salaries and wages$679,164
    2026payroll taxes$95,999
    2026advertising$1,070,119
    2026depreciation and amortization expense$655,437
    2026professional fees$95,391
    2026purchased services$99,369
    2026utilities$26,589
    2026travel$10,633
    2026interest expense-$32,638

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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