Home Instead
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Home Instead franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 1995 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Omaha, NE United States Source: franchise.org
Home Instead franchise specializes in non-medical home care services for seniors, helping families keep their loved ones safe and independent in their own homes
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Home Instead franchise?
- The Home Instead Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $350,550 for total estimated initial investment high (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 27); $92,640–$350,550 for total estimated initial investment low (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 27). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Home Instead initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $54,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 19). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Home Instead charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $5 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 21). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $2 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 22). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Home Instead disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Home Instead FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 65). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $350,550 (Total estimated initial investment high); $92,640 – $350,550 (Total estimated initial investment low); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 reports revenue and memberships and other measures for 611 Franchised locations.
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 2 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Total estimated initial investment lowPDF p. 27$92,640 – $350,550
- Total estimated initial investment highPDF p. 27$350,550
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 19
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 rateMain ongoing fee
33 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?
One reported population. Revenue is not owner income.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue, memberships and other measures · 611 locations
- Who is counted
- U.S. franchised Home Instead businesses open during all of calendar 2025
- Excluded
- Excludes affiliate-operated businesses, 15 franchises opened after Jan. 1, 2025, franchises closed during 2025, and 4 locations terminated during 2025
- Method
- Historical performance reported by franchisees; compiled from royalty records; not independently audited
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 ·
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($92,640 – $350,550) 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?
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]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 19
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record · PDF p. 65; PDF p. 64
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | income before income taxes | $94,755,028 |
| 2025 | net increase | $7,120,351 |
| 2025 | operating income | $91,449,501 |
| 2025 | net income | $73,119,158 |
| 2025 | cash and cash equivalents | $25,100,538 |
| 2025 | total assets | $337,519,298 |
| 2025 | total stockholders’ equity | $266,261,067 |
| 2025 | net cash provided by operating activities | $72,600,351 |
| 2025 | total current assets | $80,777,572 |
| 2025 | total current liabilities | $61,738,358 |
| 2025 | total liabilities | $71,258,231 |
| 2025 | total revenues | $170,019,605 |
| 2025 | total operating expenses | $78,570,104 |
| 2025 | income tax expense | $21,635,870 |
| 2025 | net cash provided by investing activities | -$65,480,000 |
| 2025 | cash paid for income taxes | $2,167,027 |
| 2024 | total revenues | $157,471,302 |
| 2024 | total current liabilities | $76,049,118 |
| 2024 | income before income taxes | $92,555,657 |
| 2024 | net cash provided by investing activities | -$91,919,422 |
| 2024 | cash and cash equivalents | $17,980,187 |
| 2024 | total current assets | $55,512,898 |
| 2024 | total assets | $255,674,975 |
| 2024 | total liabilities | $87,039,745 |
| 2024 | total stockholders’ equity | $168,635,230 |
| 2024 | total operating expenses | $68,711,552 |
| 2024 | operating income | $88,759,750 |
| 2024 | income tax expense | $23,187,937 |
| 2024 | net income | $69,367,720 |
| 2024 | net cash provided by operating activities | $91,284,623 |
| 2024 | net increase | -$634,799 |
| 2024 | cash paid for income taxes | $1,616,181 |
| 2023 | income before income taxes | $66,994,962 |
| 2023 | cash and cash equivalents | $18,614,986 |
| 2023 | total current liabilities | $43,328,858 |
| 2023 | total current assets | $42,636,827 |
| 2023 | total assets | $152,112,565 |
| 2023 | total liabilities | $55,633,199 |
| 2023 | total stockholders’ equity | $96,479,366 |
| 2023 | total revenues | $131,588,347 |
| 2023 | total operating expenses | $66,404,090 |
| 2023 | operating income | $65,184,257 |
| 2023 | income tax expense | $16,808,036 |
| 2023 | net income | $50,186,926 |
| 2023 | net cash provided by operating activities | $57,861,887 |
| 2023 | net cash provided by investing activities | -$79,082,235 |
| 2023 | net increase | -$21,220,348 |
| 2023 | cash paid for income taxes | $1,082,430 |
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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At a glance
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Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 7 · PDF p. 27 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Operating software, required systems & technology, 3 months high
“$2,300 – $2,400”
Note: The cited claim could not be confirmed from the full text of PDF page 27.
Item 7 · PDF p. 26 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Initial franchise fee low
“$54,000 – $54,000”
Note: The cited claim could not be confirmed from the full text of PDF page 26.
Item 7 · PDF p. 26 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Training and living expenses low
“$2,600 – $8,250”
Note: The cited claim could not be confirmed from the full text of PDF page 26.
Item 7 · PDF p. 26 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Initial franchise fee high
“$54,000 – $54,000”
Note: The cited claim could not be confirmed from the full text of PDF page 26.
Item 7 · PDF p. 26 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Real estate and improvements low
“$600 – $15,500”
Note: The cited claim could not be confirmed from the full text of PDF page 26.
Item 7 · PDF p. 28 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Insurance first-year low
“The estimated cost for insurance during the first year of operation is $5,000 to $15,000”
Note: The cited claim could not be confirmed from the full text of PDF page 28.
Item 7 · PDF p. 28 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Insurance first-year high
“The estimated cost for insurance during the first year of operation is $5,000 to $15,000”
Note: The cited claim could not be confirmed from the full text of PDF page 28.
Item 7 · PDF p. 28 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Workers compensation rate per $100 payroll low
“Many states will charge from $3.00 to $12.00 per $100 in payroll”
Note: The cited claim could not be confirmed from the full text of PDF page 28.
Item 7 · PDF p. 28 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Workers compensation rate per $100 payroll high
“Many states will charge from $3.00 to $12.00 per $100 in payroll”
Note: The cited claim could not be confirmed from the full text of PDF page 28.
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