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BrightStar
Are you ready to build a business you can feel great about? At BrightStar, we are in the business of providing the full continuum of homecare, childcare, staffing and support services for individuals, families and healthcare facilities. We help keep parents and grandparents out of nursing facilities and in the comfort of their own homes, as well as assisting parents with their childcare needs. BrightStar also provides healthcare staffing solutions to businesses. We have received several awards recognizing our rapid growth, advanced systems technology and senior leadership.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
2002
Franchising Since:
2005
IFA Member
CFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
238
99.6%
Company-Owned Units:
1
0.4%
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Total Operating Units:
239
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
230
99.1%
In 33 States
Canada:
2
0.9%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
232
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. California
32
2. Texas
22
3. Florida
19
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$500K
Cash Investment:
$100K
Total Investment:
$95.9-168.1K
Average Total Investment:
$132K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$47.5K
Average Franchise Fee:
$48K
On-Going Royalty:
5%
Average Royalty:
5%
Advertising Fee:
1% or $500 min
Average Number of Employees:
3 Full-time, 2 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
400-800
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites:
Office Suite
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
51
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
No
Local Advertising:
No
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
