Franopolis

    Seniors Helping Seniors

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Reviewed sources

    Seniors Helping Seniors provides in-home assistance and companionship for older adults. Its model pairs seniors with mature caregivers for services such as personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands and transportation.

    Save Territory check Compare

    Headline figures

    Seniors Helping Seniors quick facts

    Is Seniors Helping Seniors a franchise?
    Yes. Seniors Helping Seniors offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2023, it reported 135 franchised and 0 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 54).
    How much does it cost to open a Seniors Helping Seniors franchise?
    The Seniors Helping Seniors Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $95,235–$155,940 for traditional model total initial investment low estimate: $95,235 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 18); $110,235–$173,140 for executive model total initial investment low estimate: $110,235 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 21). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the Seniors Helping Seniors initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $55,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 13). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does Seniors Helping Seniors charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is 6% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). The brand or advertising fund contribution is 1% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does Seniors Helping Seniors disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The Seniors Helping Seniors FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 49). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
    How many Seniors Helping Seniors locations are there?
    The FDD reports 135 outlets at the end of 2023 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 54). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is Seniors Helping Seniors 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. 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $95,235 – $155,940 (Traditional model total initial investment low estimate: $95,235); $110,235 – $173,140 (Executive model total initial investment low estimate: $110,235); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 26 separate groups: other measures for 62 Franchised locations; other measures for 6 Franchised locations; other measures for 6 Franchised locations; other measures for 37 Franchised locations; other measures for 86 Franchised locations; other measures for 109 Franchised locations; other measures for 134 Franchised locations; other measures for 62 Franchised locations; other measures for 81 Franchised locations; other measures for 80 Franchised locations; other measures for 96 Franchised locations; other measures for 116 Franchised locations; other measures for 57 Franchised locations; other measures for 74 Franchised locations; other measures for Franchised locations; other measures for 5 Franchised locations; other measures for 7 Franchised locations; other measures for 35 Franchised locations; other measures for 30 Franchised locations; other measures for 44 Franchised locations; other measures for 51 Franchised locations; other measures for 26 Franchised locations; other measures for 29 Franchised locations; other measures for 24 Franchised locations; other measures for Franchised locations; other measures for Franchised locations. They are not combined.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 14 in 2023, to 135 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

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

    Franchises under $100kOther brands whose disclosed Item 7 low end fits this budget.Compare outlet trendsPut Item 20 counts side by side with up to 3 other brands.

    Seniors Helping Seniors head-to-head

    Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.

    Seniors Helping SeniorsVSH.H. Franchising Systems Inc
    Compare head-to-head
    Seniors Helping SeniorsVSSynergy HomeCare
    Compare head-to-head
    Seniors Helping SeniorsVSAlways Best Care Senior Services
    Compare head-to-head
    Seniors Helping SeniorsVSComForCare Home Care
    Compare head-to-head

    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.

    • Traditional model total initial investment low estimate: $95,235PDF p. 18$95,235 – $155,940
    • Executive model total initial investment low estimate: $110,235PDF p. 21$110,235 – $173,140

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 13
    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: greater of minimum monthly royalty or 6% of Gross Sales up to $400,000 and 5% above $400,000Main ongoing fee

    43 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?

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

    62 locations

    Other measures · 62 locations

    Who is counted
    Survey respondents completed at least first year
    Period
    Median clients

    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 year end of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 54

    Net +0 outlets, 2023–2023

    01352023

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2023 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 ($95,235 – $173,140) 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 121 to 135 in 2023. 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. 13
    2. [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Survey respondents completed at least first year · PDF p. 49
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Part time · PDF p. 50
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Part time 2023 · PDF p. 51
    5. [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 2025 full-year franchised current-model units: outside home office, personal ca… · PDF p. 52
    6. [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full system · PDF p. 49
    7. [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full system · PDF p. 49
    8. [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full system · PDF p. 49
    9. [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full system excluding first and second years · PDF p. 49
    10. [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full system excluding first and second years · PDF p. 49
    11. [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full time · PDF p. 50
    12. [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full time · PDF p. 50
    13. [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full time · PDF p. 50
    14. [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full time excluding first and second years · PDF p. 50
    15. [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Full time excluding first and second years · PDF p. 50
    16. [16]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Part time · PDF p. 51
    17. [17]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Part time excluding first and second years · PDF p. 51
    18. [18]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Part time excluding first and second years · PDF p. 51
    19. [19]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Current model · PDF p. 51
    20. [20]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Current-model franchised units: outside home office, personal care services, fu… · PDF p. 51
    21. [21]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Current-model franchised units: outside home office, personal care services, fu… · PDF p. 51
    22. [22]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Current-model franchised units: outside home office, personal care services, fu… · PDF p. 51
    23. [23]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Current model excluding first and second years · PDF p. 51
    24. [24]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Age cohort 1 year · PDF p. 53
    25. [25]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Age cohort 2 year · PDF p. 53
    26. [26]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Age cohort 3 year · PDF p. 53
    27. [27]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Current model · PDF p. 51
    28. [28]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 54

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

    Territory & operations

    198 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
    2025interest income$147
    2025interest expense-$1,725
    2025total current assets$5,513,974
    2025vehicles$17,272
    2025leasehold improvements$570,307
    2025accumulated depreciation-$664,055
    2025franchise brokerage commissions deferredMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$8,649,150
    2025intangible assets, net$280
    2025total assets$14,593,447
    2025accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$96,645
    2025customer depositsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$18,189
    2025regional advertising fund escrowMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$516,779

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

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

    Loading…

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

    Related research

    Brands in the same subcategory first, then the wider industry, ordered by shared business format, overlapping investment range, Item 20 outlet count and search interest. This is not a ranking or recommendation.

    H.H. Franchising Systems IncSynergy HomeCareAlways Best Care Senior ServicesComForCare Home CareAmada Senior CareExecutive Home Care

    Head-to-head comparisons

    Seniors Helping Seniors vs H.H. Franchising Systems IncSeniors Helping Seniors vs Synergy HomeCareSeniors Helping Seniors vs Always Best Care Senior ServicesSeniors Helping Seniors vs ComForCare Home CareSeniors Helping Seniors vs Amada Senior CareSeniors Helping Seniors vs Executive Home Care
    Compare reviewed facts

    At a glance

    Business history

    Not reviewed

    Owner participation

    Not reviewed

    Territory language

    Litigation disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Bankruptcy disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Agreement term

    Not reviewed

    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.

    Compare Seniors Helping Seniors with…

    VS