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Senior CareLimited DataItem 19: ✓ DisclosedMedium Confidence · 75/100

AmeriCare Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for AmeriCare.

Based on 2025 FDD · 9 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
46
D
High Risk
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Health Score
D
49/100
5/7 metrics · High confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a AmeriCare franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a AmeriCare franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $168K – $208K. The franchisor does not provide enough Item 19 data for a clean profit estimate. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$168K – $208K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
Item 19 not disclosed
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
Estimate unavailable
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
20.0%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $54K 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.

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Total Investment Range$168K – $208K
MinMid: $188KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$54K
Royalty Rate
6%
Ad Fund Rate
-
Total Burden
6.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
4
-3 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
↓ -42.9%
Year over year
Net Closure Rate
42.9%
From FDD Item 20
Cash-on-Cash Return
~8–15%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
~5–12 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
20.0%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
~$800K–$2M
Item 19 disclosed
Red Flags Assessment
HIGH: SBA default rate 20% · MEDIUM: Significant unit decline
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

AmeriCare vs. Senior Care Average

MetricAmeriCareSenior Care Avg
SBA Default Rate20.0%▼3.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return - 19.8%
Total Investment$188K$185K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2016-2026). 12 loans across 6 states.

Default Rate
20.0%
High Risk
Total SBA Loans
12
6 states
Total Loan Volume
$1.9M
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$161K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
4
Paid in Full (33%)
7
Currently Active
1
Charged Off (6.2% by $)
$119K
Total Charged Off ($)
● Paid● Active● Charged Off

Source: SBA 7(a) loan data via FOIA. Default rate = charged-off loans / total originated. Industry avg default rate ~7.2%.

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No Item 19
$40K–$64K
ACASA Senior Care
Limited Data
$82K–$132K
Crossing the Jordan
Limited Data
$260K–$449K
Community Care Options
$40K – $64K
ACASA Senior Care
$82K – $132K
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$260K – $449K
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$65K – $136K

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Questions to Ask Before You Sign

5 data-driven questions every AmeriCare franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is AmeriCare's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does AmeriCare disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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