FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Amada Senior Care.
Based on 2025 FDD · 5 filings in corpus
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Amada Senior Care franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $118K – $430K. Reported owner economics show $121K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.
Quick fee read: $57K franchise fee · 6% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
Amada Senior Care requires a total initial investment of $118K to $430K (midpoint approximately $274K), with an initial franchise fee of $57K. The ongoing fee burden is 6% (5% royalty plus 1% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 19.8%, leaving more margin for the operator.
According to Item 19 of the 2025 FDD, the median revenue for Amada Senior Care locations is $1.0M. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $121K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 44.3% with a payback period of approximately 2.3 years.
Amada Senior Care operates approximately 16 franchised units. The SBA 7(a) loan default rate of 0.0% is well below the industry average of approximately 3.2%, indicating strong franchisee financial outcomes.
Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.
Analysis based on 2025 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology
Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.
Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.
Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2018-2025). 34 loans across 16 states.
Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.
Smart home technology is becoming the backbone of aging-in-place services. Voice assistants, fall...
Discover the fastest-growing franchise sectors for 2026. Pet wellness, tech-enabled home services...
FDD Item 7 breaks down every cost category required to open a franchise - from the franchise fee ...
SBA 7(a) franchise loan approval rates by brand, default rates by sector, and what lenders look f...
Compare every franchise financing option - SBA 7(a) loans, SBA 504 loans, ROBS (401k rollovers), ...
5 data-driven questions every Amada Senior Care franchise buyer should ask.