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    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching CarePatrol franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources

    CarePatrol provides senior care advisory services, helping families identify care communities based on an older adult’s needs and preferences and accompanying them on tours. Founded in 1993 by a social worker, the business receives payment from participating communities rather than charging families for its advisory service.

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a CarePatrol franchise?
    The CarePatrol Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $64,920–$135,770 for reduced initial fee territory total (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 33); $73,420–$135,770 for community coverage market territory total (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 33); $135,770 for standard territory total (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 33). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the CarePatrol initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $10,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 20). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does CarePatrol charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $10 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 24). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $1 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 24). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does CarePatrol disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The CarePatrol FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 60). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many CarePatrol locations are there?
    The FDD reports 215 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 67). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details

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

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $64,920 – $135,770 (Reduced Initial Fee territory total); $73,420 – $135,770 (Community Coverage Market territory total); $135,770 (Standard territory total); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 25 separate groups: other measures for 47 locations; other measures for 83 locations; other measures for 83 locations; other measures for 8 locations; other measures for 15 locations; other measures for 15 locations; other measures for 141 locations; other measures for locations; other measures for locations; other measures for locations; other measures for locations; other measures for 62 locations; other measures for 112 locations; other measures for 210 locations; other measures for 1,224 locations; other measures for 1,424 locations; other measures for 1,448 locations; other measures for 95 locations; other measures for 20 locations; other measures for 12 locations; other measures for 35 locations; other measures for 11 locations; other measures for 141 locations; other measures for 8 locations; other measures for 31 locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 14 in 2025, to 215 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

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

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Range across 3 single-unit formats

    2026 FDD · Item 7

    Formats disclosed in Item 7 (3)

    Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.

    • Reduced Initial Fee territoryPDF p. 33$64,920 – $135,770
    • Community Coverage Market territoryPDF p. 33$73,420 – $135,770
    • Standard territoryPDF p. 33$135,770

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 20
    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.

    Standard Offering royalty rate — lowMain ongoing fee

    114 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?

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

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 47 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchise territories operating prior to January 1, 2025; 2025 measurement period (January 1–December 31, 2025); 13–36 months
    Period
    13–36 months
    Excluded
    Excludes 1 franchisee reporting 2 territories as one unit, 17 territories with incorrect reporting or halted development, and 22 territories open less than one year; figures unaudited.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 83 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchise owners with sales reported during 2025; Table B aggregates sales by owner regardless of territories owned; 60+ months
    Period
    60+ months
    Excluded
    17 territories excluded for incorrect reporting or halted development; 22 additional territories excluded because open less than a year; owner aggregation may be more favorable than territory results.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 83 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchise owners, with gross sales aggregated by owner regardless of territories owned; tenure cohort as labeled.
    Period
    60+ months
    Excluded
    17 territories excluded for incorrect reporting or halted development; 22 additional territories excluded because open less than a year; owner aggregation may be more favorable than territory results.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 8 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchise owners, with gross sales aggregated by owner regardless of territories owned; tenure cohort as labeled.
    Period
    49–60 months
    Excluded
    17 territories excluded for incorrect reporting or halted development; 22 additional territories excluded because open less than a year; owner aggregation may be more favorable than territory results.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 15 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchise owners, with gross sales aggregated by owner regardless of territories owned; tenure cohort as labeled.
    Period
    37–48 months
    Excluded
    17 territories excluded for incorrect reporting or halted development; 22 additional territories excluded because open less than a year; owner aggregation may be more favorable than territory results.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 15 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchise owners, with gross sales aggregated by owner regardless of territories owned; cohort as labeled.
    Period
    37–48 months
    Excluded
    17 territories excluded for incorrect reporting or halted development; 22 additional territories excluded because open less than a year; owner aggregation may be more favorable than territory results.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 141 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchise owners with sales reported during 2025; Table B aggregates sales by owner regardless of territories owned; Total
    Period
    Total
    Excluded
    17 territories excluded for incorrect reporting or halted development; 22 additional territories excluded because open less than a year; owner aggregation may be more favorable than territory results.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures

    Who is counted
    Multi-territory franchise owners operating prior to January 1, 2025; annual owner gross sales by years in operation; 60+ months
    Period
    60+ months
    Excluded
    17 territories excluded for incorrect reporting or halted development; 22 territories excluded for being open less than a year.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures

    Who is counted
    Multi-territory franchise owners operating prior to January 1, 2025; annual owner gross sales by years in operation; 37–48 months
    Period
    37–48 months
    Excluded
    17 territories excluded for incorrect reporting or halted development; 22 territories excluded for being open less than a year.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures

    Who is counted
    Multi-territory franchise owners operating prior to January 1, 2025; annual owner gross sales by years in operation; 13–36 months
    Period
    13–36 months
    Excluded
    17 territories excluded for incorrect reporting or halted development; 22 territories excluded for being open less than a year.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures

    Who is counted
    Multi-territory franchise owners operating prior to January 1, 2025; annual owner gross sales by years in operation; Total
    Period
    Total
    Excluded
    17 territories excluded for incorrect reporting or halted development; 22 territories excluded for being open less than a year.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 62 locations

    Who is counted
    Single-territory franchise owners operating prior to January 1, 2025; annual owner gross sales by years in operation; 60+ months
    Period
    60+ months
    Excluded
    17 territories excluded for incorrect reporting or halted development; 22 territories excluded for being open less than a year.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 112 locations

    Who is counted
    Single-territory franchise owners operating prior to January 1, 2025; annual owner gross sales by years in operation; Total
    Period
    Total
    Excluded
    17 territories excluded for incorrect reporting or halted development; 22 territories excluded for being open less than a year.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 210 locations

    Who is counted
    2025 average and median placement fees, systemwide, nationwide
    Period
    Reporting territories
    Excluded
    Unaudited individual franchisee reporting; Table C reporting offices may differ from Tables A and B.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 1,224 locations

    Who is counted
    Nationwide franchise location-periods reporting financials for 2025; each location-period represents one month; includes locations regardless of tenure or status
    Period
    Total Income
    Excluded
    Unaudited franchisee reporting; reporting offices may differ from Tables A–C.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 1,424 locations

    Who is counted
    Nationwide franchise location-periods reporting financials for 2024; each location-period represents one month; includes locations regardless of tenure or status
    Period
    All Other Revenue
    Excluded
    Unaudited franchisee reporting; reporting offices may differ from Tables A–C.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 1,448 locations

    Who is counted
    Nationwide franchise location-periods reporting financials for 2023; each location-period represents one month; includes locations regardless of tenure or status
    Period
    Revenue - Placement
    Excluded
    Unaudited franchisee reporting; reporting offices may differ from Tables A–C.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 95 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchise territories operating prior to January 1, 2025; 2025 measurement period (January 1–December 31, 2025); 60+ months
    Period
    60+ months
    Excluded
    Excludes 1 franchisee reporting 2 territories as one unit, 17 territories with incorrect reporting or halted development, and 22 territories open less than one year; figures unaudited.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 20 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchise territories operating prior to January 1, 2025; 2025 measurement period (January 1–December 31, 2025); 37–48 months
    Period
    37–48 months
    Excluded
    Excludes 1 franchisee reporting 2 territories as one unit, 17 territories with incorrect reporting or halted development, and 22 territories open less than one year; figures unaudited.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 12 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchise territories operating prior to January 1, 2025; 2025 measurement period (January 1–December 31, 2025); 49–60 months
    Period
    49–60 months
    Excluded
    Excludes 1 franchisee reporting 2 territories as one unit, 17 territories with incorrect reporting or halted development, and 22 territories open less than one year; figures unaudited.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 35 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchise owners, with gross sales aggregated by owner regardless of territories owned; cohort as labeled.
    Period
    13–36 months
    Excluded
    17 territories excluded for incorrect reporting or halted development; 22 additional territories excluded because open less than a year; owner aggregation may be more favorable than territory results.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 11 locations

    Who is counted
    Single-territory franchise owners operating prior to January 1, 2025; annual owner gross sales by years in operation; 37–48 months
    Period
    37–48 months
    Excluded
    17 territories excluded for incorrect reporting or halted development; 22 territories excluded for being open less than a year.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 141 locations

    Who is counted
    Franchise owners, with gross sales aggregated by owner regardless of territories owned; cohort as labeled.
    Period
    Total
    Excluded
    17 territories excluded for incorrect reporting or halted development; 22 additional territories excluded because open less than a year; owner aggregation may be more favorable than territory results.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 8 locations

    Who is counted
    Single-territory franchise owners operating prior to January 1, 2025; annual owner gross sales by years in operation; 49–60 months
    Period
    49–60 months
    Excluded
    17 territories excluded for incorrect reporting or halted development; 22 territories excluded for being open less than a year.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 31 locations

    Who is counted
    Single-territory franchise owners operating prior to January 1, 2025; annual owner gross sales by years in operation; 13–36 months
    Period
    13–36 months
    Excluded
    17 territories excluded for incorrect reporting or halted development; 22 territories excluded for being open less than a year.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

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

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 67

    Net +42 outlets, 2023–2025

    0173202320120242152025+28+14

    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 ($64,920 – $135,770) 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 201 to 215 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]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 20
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise territories operating prior to January 1, 2025; 2025 measurement peri… · PDF p. 60
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise owners with sales reported during 2025; Table B aggregates sales by o… · PDF p. 60
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise owners, with gross sales aggregated by owner regardless of territorie… · PDF p. 60
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise owners, with gross sales aggregated by owner regardless of territorie… · PDF p. 60
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise owners, with gross sales aggregated by owner regardless of territorie… · PDF p. 61
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise owners, with gross sales aggregated by owner regardless of territorie… · PDF p. 61
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise owners with sales reported during 2025; Table B aggregates sales by o… · PDF p. 61
    9. [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Multi-territory franchise owners operating prior to January 1, 2025; annual own… · PDF p. 61
    10. [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Multi-territory franchise owners operating prior to January 1, 2025; annual own… · PDF p. 61
    11. [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Multi-territory franchise owners operating prior to January 1, 2025; annual own… · PDF p. 61
    12. [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Multi-territory franchise owners operating prior to January 1, 2025; annual own… · PDF p. 61
    13. [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Single-territory franchise owners operating prior to January 1, 2025; annual ow… · PDF p. 61
    14. [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Single-territory franchise owners operating prior to January 1, 2025; annual ow… · PDF p. 61
    15. [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2025 average and median placement fees, systemwide, nationwide · PDF p. 63
    16. [16]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Nationwide franchise location-periods reporting financials for 2025; each locat… · PDF p. 63; PDF p. 64
    17. [17]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Nationwide franchise location-periods reporting financials for 2024; each locat… · PDF p. 64
    18. [18]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Nationwide franchise location-periods reporting financials for 2023; each locat… · PDF p. 65; PDF p. 66
    19. [19]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise territories operating prior to January 1, 2025; 2025 measurement peri… · PDF p. 60
    20. [20]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise territories operating prior to January 1, 2025; 2025 measurement peri… · PDF p. 60
    21. [21]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise territories operating prior to January 1, 2025; 2025 measurement peri… · PDF p. 60
    22. [22]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise owners, with gross sales aggregated by owner regardless of territorie… · PDF p. 61
    23. [23]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Single-territory franchise owners operating prior to January 1, 2025; annual ow… · PDF p. 61
    24. [24]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchise owners, with gross sales aggregated by owner regardless of territorie… · PDF p. 61
    25. [25]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Single-territory franchise owners operating prior to January 1, 2025; annual ow… · PDF p. 61
    26. [26]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Single-territory franchise owners operating prior to January 1, 2025; annual ow… · PDF p. 61
    27. [27]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 67

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

    Territory & operations

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

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025total current assets$19,021,897
    2025total assets$46,767,421
    2025total current liabilities$11,729,486
    2025long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs$89,287,189
    2025members’ deficit-$66,760,146
    2025total liabilities and members’ deficit$46,767,421
    2025franchise royalties$23,355,887
    2025franchise fees$4,637,712
    2025marketing fees$3,658,459
    2025total revenues$41,815,922
    2025operating income$2,713,786
    2025interest expense-$7,056,777
    2025loss from continuing operations-$4,238,502
    2025net loss-$4,238,502
    2025net cash used in investing activities-$126,079
    2025total liabilities$113,527,567
    2025net cash from financing activities-$539,130
    2025technology fees$3,013,243
    2025total expenses$39,102,136
    2025net decrease/increase in cash and restricted cash-$1,231,487
    2025total other assets$27,665,693
    2025cash and restricted cash$6,871,937
    2025restricted cash$1,689,952
    2025royalty receivables, net$3,628,031
    2025cash$5,181,985
    2025other receivables, net$6,462,940
    2025national advertising fund revenue$3,930,503
    2025net cash from operating activities-$566,278
    2024cash$6,455,273
    2024restricted cash$1,648,151
    2024total current assets$18,484,661
    2024total other assets$27,140,949
    2024long-term debt, net of debt issuance costs$54,405,765
    2024total liabilities$73,160,682
    2024total liabilities and members’ deficit$45,722,038
    2024marketing fees$3,106,702
    2024total revenues$37,305,729
    2024total expenses$35,921,219
    2024loss from continuing operations-$3,073,861
    2024net loss-$3,073,861
    2024net cash from operating activities$2,818,022
    2024net cash from financing activities$12,140,275
    2024net decrease/increase in cash and restricted cash$2,267,923
    2024members’ deficit-$27,438,644
    2024franchise royalties$20,309,167
    2024interest expense-$4,544,585
    2024other receivables, net$5,477,626
    2024national advertising fund revenue$3,422,013
    2024royalty receivables, net$3,444,054
    2024total assets$45,722,038
    2024net cash used in investing activities-$12,690,374
    2024total current liabilities$9,941,700
    2024franchise fees$4,362,608
    2024technology fees$2,568,530
    2024operating income$1,384,510
    2024cash and restricted cash$8,103,424
    2023franchise royalties$16,095,737
    2023franchise fees$2,367,099
    2023national advertising fund revenue$3,556,747
    2023marketing fees$2,475,139
    2023total revenues$28,417,442
    2023operating income$1,276,892
    2023interest expense-$2,991,495
    2023net loss-$7,643,730
    2023net cash from operating activities-$3,706,258
    2023net cash used in investing activities-$45,161
    2023net cash from financing activities-$412,089
    2023net decrease/increase in cash and restricted cash-$4,163,508
    2023cash and restricted cash$5,835,501
    2023loss from continuing operations-$1,699,563
    2023technology fees$2,275,097
    2023total expenses$27,140,550

    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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