[ VERIFIED // FDD 2025 ]

BrightStar Care

Report based on the 2025 FDD, issued April 9, 2025.2025 FDD · not the current year

For BrightStar Care, the 2025 FDD estimates a total initial investment of $132,499 to $235,038 (Item 7).

Verified: Sep 25, 2026

1 RED FLAG DETECTED
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MURK SCORE
FRANCHISE SONAR MURK SCORE: MODERATE(our band for scores 2 to 39)

Does BrightStar Care Have Franchise Litigation?

Litigation detected: 1 pending case, 1 concluded.

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How Much Does a BrightStar Care Franchise Cost?

Royalty RateInitial InvestmentTotal UnitsNet Growth (1Y)

5.3%

variable

$132K to $235K

408

+30

Source: FDD Items 6, 7, 20

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What Does BrightStar Care's Item 19 Disclose About Earnings?

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Item 19 figures, each with the group it covers and its FDD page

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We found 1 red flag in BrightStar Care's FDD.

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Franchise Sonar provides independent analysis of franchise disclosure documents (FDDs) filed with state regulators. This is for informational purposes only and is NOT investment advice. Data extracted using automated technology; verify all financial information directly in the official FDD before making decisions. Murk Score measures disclosure completeness, not franchise quality. BrightStar Care is a trademark of its respective owner. Franchise Sonar is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with BrightStar Care.

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