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Right at Home Franchise Cost and Profit

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

Based on 2025 FDD · 7 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
73
B
Moderate-Low Risk
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Health Score
B+
84/100
6/7 metrics · High confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a Right at Home franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Right at Home franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $92K – $165K. Reported owner economics show $148K. 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
$92K – $165K
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$148K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
0.9 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
3.5%
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $50K franchise fee · 7% 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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Right at Home Franchise Analysis

Right at Home requires a total initial investment of $92K to $165K (midpoint approximately $129K), with an initial franchise fee of $50K. The ongoing fee burden is 7% (5% royalty plus 2% 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 Right at Home locations is $1.3M. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $148K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 114.7% with a payback period of approximately 0.9 years.

Right at Home operates approximately 21 franchised units. The SBA 7(a) loan default rate of 3.5% is in line with industry norms of approximately 3.2%.

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

Total Investment Range$92K$165K
MinMid: $129KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$50K
Royalty Rate
5%
Ad Fund Rate
2%
Total Burden
7.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
21
Net Unit Growth
-
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
114.7%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
0.9 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
3.5%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$1.3M
Item 19 disclosed
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Right at Home vs. Senior Care Average

MetricRight at HomeSenior Care Avg
SBA Default Rate3.5%3.2%
Cash-on-Cash Return114.7%19.8%
Total Investment$129K$185K

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

SBA Loan Performance

Real lending data from SBA 7(a) loans (2010-2026). 156 loans across 33 states.

Default Rate
3.5%
Low Risk
Total SBA Loans
156
33 states
Total Loan Volume
$73.7M
SBA 7(a) approved
Avg Loan Size
$472K
Per franchisee
Loan Status Breakdown
78
Paid in Full (50%)
69
Currently Active
3
Charged Off (3.1% by $)
$2.3M
Total Charged Off ($)
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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5 data-driven questions every Right at Home franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is Right at Home's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does Right at Home 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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