Visiting Angels
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Visiting Angels franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
- Franchising since
- 1998 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Bryn Mawr, PA United States Source: franchise.org
Visiting Angels franchise specializes in non-medical home care services for seniors and adults who need assistance with daily living activities.
Headline figures
Visiting Angels quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Visiting Angels franchise?
- The Visiting Angels Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $125,460 for total initial investment — low (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 25); $171,150 for total initial investment — high (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 25). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- Does Visiting Angels disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Visiting Angels FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 63). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- Is Visiting Angels 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
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $125,460 (Total initial investment — low); $171,150 (Total initial investment — high); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 reports other measures for 550 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.
- lowPDF p. 25$125,460
- highPDF p. 25$171,150
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
61 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
Other measures · 550 locations
- Who is counted
- Visiting Angels franchisees reporting annual revenues in calendar year 2025
- Excluded
- Excludes franchisees that had not yet attended training as of October 2025
- Method
- Actual annual revenues reported by franchisees; includes outlets that opened or closed during 2025 even if they operated only part of the year
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
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 ($125,460 – $171,150) 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]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record · PDF p. 63
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
No territory or operating requirements have been reviewed yet.
392 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 year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | unaudited total income | $13,518,856 |
| 2026 | unaudited total expenses | $13,357,841 |
| 2026 | unaudited net income | $167,074 |
| 2025 | total current assets | $6,576,490 |
| 2025 | total assets | $7,767,331 |
| 2025 | total revenues | $58,048,701 |
| 2025 | operating income | $1,396,971 |
| 2025 | net cash provided by operating activities | -$1,142,789 |
| 2025 | cash | $607,692 |
| 2025 | total current liabilities | $3,117,604 |
| 2025 | retained earnings | $4,649,727 |
| 2025 | total expenses | $56,651,730 |
| 2025 | net income | $1,396,971 |
| 2025 | net cash used in operating activities | -$1,142,789 |
| 2024 | total revenues | $52,810,122 |
| 2024 | total assets | $8,266,352 |
| 2024 | cash | $1,476,134 |
| 2024 | total current assets | $6,801,164 |
| 2024 | total current liabilities | $5,013,596 |
| 2024 | retained earnings | $3,252,756 |
| 2024 | total expenses | $51,834,974 |
| 2024 | operating income | $975,148 |
| 2024 | net income | $992,148 |
| 2024 | net cash provided by operating activities | $611,112 |
| 2023 | total current liabilities | $3,372,236 |
| 2023 | retained earnings | $2,260,608 |
| 2023 | net income | $243,736 |
| 2023 | total assets | $5,632,844 |
| 2023 | cash | $1,055,768 |
| 2023 | total current assets | $4,358,402 |
| 2023 | total revenues | $44,468,093 |
| 2023 | total expenses | $44,227,357 |
| 2023 | operating income | $240,736 |
| 2023 | net cash provided by operating activities | $1,171,521 |
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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