FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for CareBuilders At Home using its latest 2026 FDD coverage.
Based on 2026 FDD · 9 filings in corpus · Latest FDD: 2026
Cost and profit at a glance
Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a CareBuilders At Home franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $111K – $167K. Reported owner economics show $161K. 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: $50K franchise fee · 10% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.
CareBuilders At Home requires a total initial investment of $111K to $167K (midpoint approximately $139K), with an initial franchise fee of $50K. The ongoing fee burden is 10% (9% royalty plus 1% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 15.5%, leaving more margin for the operator.
According to Item 19 of the 2026 FDD, the median revenue for CareBuilders At Home locations is $1.6M. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $161K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 116.1% with a payback period of approximately 0.9 years.
CareBuilders At Home operates approximately 4 franchised units.
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 2026 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.
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