ActiKare franchise unit economics
ActiKare franchisees run non-medical home care and companion services businesses from a home office, billing clients by the hour, in a protected territory priced by population.
ActiKare franchise at a glance
Item 19 reports 2025 gross sales for 103 franchised businesses, split by how many hours a week the owner works.
ActiKare franchise owners who work 35 or more hours a week averaged $827,360 of gross sales in 2025, with a median of $635,800, according to Item 19 of ActiKare’s 2026 FDD, issued 30 April 2026. The 67 in that group are 45%* of ActiKare’s 150 franchised businesses. Fees paid to ActiKare come to about 6.52%* of sales.
- An ActiKare franchise costs $32,530 to $57,550 to open, excluding real estate, according to the Item 7 table in the 2026 FDD.
- ActiKare charges an initial franchise fee of $19,750, $27,250 or $39,750 for a territory of 100,000, 150,000 or 250,000 people.
- ActiKare charges a royalty of 5% on the first $25,000 of monthly gross sales, 4% on the next $25,000 and 3% above $50,000, with a monthly minimum of $450 or $550.
- ActiKare owners who work 10 or fewer hours a week averaged $31,590 of gross sales in 2025, across 3 businesses.
- ActiKare reported 150 franchised businesses and no company-owned outlets at December 31, 2025, up from 141 at the start of 2023.
These figures come from ActiKare's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, as the brand reported them, and were read by Averan Advisors. The 6.52% share is an Averan calculation: the royalty ladder applied to $827,360 spread evenly over 12 months, plus the 2% advertising fund, the $250 monthly Business Package and the $50 monthly phone, web hosting and email charge.
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Talk to Averan → Averan ActiKare Conversion Package →- Item 19 reports gross sales in four groups by owner hours a week. The groups are 35 or more hours (67 businesses), 20 to 30 (26), 10 to 20 (7) and 10 or fewer (3), all under the same owner for at least 12 months. No table covers owners working between 30 and 35 hours.
- The 35-hour group averaged $827,360 and the 10-or-fewer group $31,590, a ratio of 26.2* to one. The 20-to-30-hour group averaged $404,128 and the 10-to-20-hour group $136,717. In the 35-hour group, 28 of 67 businesses, 41.8%, reached the average, and the median was $635,800.
- The royalty falls from 5% to 3% as monthly sales rise, and the minimum of $450 a month applies below $9,000* of monthly sales. At the 35-hour group’s average the royalty works out to about 4.09%* of sales. At the 10-or-fewer group’s average the $450 minimum comes to $5,400* a year, 17.09%* of sales.
- Businesses held by the same owner for 24 months or more report higher averages in every hours group. The 54 owners in the 24-month set working 35 or more hours averaged $1,081,528, 30.7%* above the 12-month figure for that hours group. The 24-month set is a different group of 84 businesses, so the two figures are not the same businesses a year apart.
- The system added 3 franchised businesses a year from 2023 to 2025, with 70 openings and 56 closures for other reasons. Franchised businesses went from 141 to 150. Item 20 also reports 4 terminations, 1 non-renewal and no company-owned outlets. The franchisor projects 53 new franchised outlets in 2026.
Sales
How much does an ActiKare franchise make?
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Businesses included | 67 of 103 (65.05%) |
| Average gross sales | $827,360 |
| Median gross sales | $635,800 |
| Lowest gross sales | $240,879 |
| Highest gross sales | $1,014,531 |
| At or above the average | 28 (41.8%) |
Source: ActiKare 2026 FDD, Item 19, Table One (page 30). Franchised businesses that sent monthly revenue reports for January to December 2025 and had the same owner for at least 12 months. Affiliate-owned businesses are excluded. Cents dropped. Unaudited.
ActiKare owners working 35 or more hours a week averaged $827,360 of gross sales in 2025, and the median was $635,800. They are 67 of the 103 franchised businesses that had the same owner for at least 12 months and were licensed for all required services. 28 of the 67 reached or passed the average.
Item 19 includes only single-unit franchises that spend at least $12,000 a year on advertising. The FDD states that of 150 franchised businesses, 102 operate full time, 24 part time and 26 were going through state licensing. It defines full time as 40 hours a week, while Table One uses 35 or more hours.
Item 19 reports gross sales and no costs or profit. The FDD states the figures do not reflect cost of sales or operating expenses. Caregiver wages, insurance, advertising and the franchisor’s charges all come out of gross sales before the owner is paid.
By owner hours
Gross sales by owner hours a week, 12 months or more, 2025
| Owner hours a week | Businesses | Average | Median | Lowest | Highest | At or above average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 or more | 67 (65.05%) | $827,360 | $635,800 | $240,879 | $1,014,531 | 28 (41.8%) |
| 20 to 30 | 26 (25.24%) | $404,128 | $317,642 | $171,043 | $669,642 | 11 (42.3%) |
| 10 to 20 | 7 (6.80%) | $136,717 | $91,458 | $43,176 | $199,962 | 4 (57.1%) |
| 10 or fewer | 3 (2.91%) | $31,590 | $28,699 | $14,967 | $51,104 | 2 (75%) |
Source: ActiKare 2026 FDD, Item 19, Tables One to Four (pages 30–31). Cents dropped. Table Four is headed “December 31, 2024” while the other three tables say 2025; the introduction places all four tables in the January to December 2025 reports. Unaudited.
Average gross sales rise with owner hours in all four groups. $31,590 at 10 hours or fewer, $136,717 at 10 to 20, $404,128 at 20 to 30 and $827,360 at 35 or more. The highest group average is 26.2* times the lowest.
In the 35-hour group the average is $191,560* above the median. 28 of 67 businesses, 41.8%, reached the average. The highest business in the group reported $1,014,531 and the lowest $240,879.
The two smaller groups hold 10 businesses between them. 7 owners work 10 to 20 hours and 3 work 10 or fewer, so a single business can change those averages by a large amount. The FDD does not report owners working between 30 and 35 hours.
24 months
Gross sales by owner hours a week, 24 months or more, 2025
| Owner hours a week | Businesses | Average | Median | Highest | 12-month set average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 or more | 54 (64.29%) | $1,081,528 | $879,976 | $3,480,842 | $827,360 | +30.7%* |
| 20 to 30 | 23 (27.38%) | $704,205 | $569,251 | $1,813,087 | $404,128 | +74.3%* |
| 10 to 20 | 5 (5.95%) | $189,962 | $139,056 | $395,994 | $136,717 | +38.9%* |
| 10 or fewer | 2 (2.38%) | $126,487 | $126,487 | $201,871 | $31,590 | +300.4%* |
Source: ActiKare 2026 FDD, Item 19, Tables Five to Eight (pages 31–32) and Tables One to Four (pages 30–31). The difference column is an Averan calculation between two different groups of businesses. Table Seven prints its median as “$139056.87”. Cents dropped. Unaudited.
The 54 owners in the 24-month set working 35 or more hours averaged $1,081,528 of gross sales in 2025. The median was $879,976 and 22 of 54, 40.7%, reached the average. The highest business reported $3,480,842, 3.22* times the group average.
The 24-month figures cover 84 businesses and the 12-month figures 103. The FDD does not say how many businesses appear in both sets, so the difference column compares two groups. It does not track the same businesses from one year to the next.
The two smallest groups in the 24-month set hold 5 and 2 businesses. The 10-or-fewer group’s average and median are both $126,487, the midpoint of its two businesses.
Brand charges
Brand charges
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $19,750 / $27,250 / $39,750 | For a territory of 100,000 / 150,000 / 250,000 people |
| Royalty | 5% / 4% / 3% of monthly gross sales | 5% up to $25,000 a month, 4% from $25,001 to $50,000, 3% above $50,000 |
| Minimum royalty | $450 or $550 a month | $450 for 100,000 people; $550 for 150,000 or 250,000 |
| Advertising fund | 2% of gross sales, minimum $50 a month | Starts after training or state license, whichever is later |
| ActiKare Business Package | $250 a month, $300 from year three | Call center, appointment setting, live chat and website |
| Phone number, web hosting and email | $50 a month | Paid to the franchisor |
| Scheduling software | Average of $130–$200 a month | Paid to a designated third party; based on active clients |
| Local advertising | $1,000 a month recommended | A recommendation, not a required fee |
| Charges at the 35-hour group average | $53,968* a year, 6.52%* | Royalty, advertising fund, Business Package and phone line |
Source: ActiKare 2026 FDD, Item 5 (page 9), Item 6 (pages 9–12) and Item 11 (pages 18–19). The last row is an Averan calculation that spreads $827,360 evenly over 12 months and uses the $250 Business Package rate. It leaves out scheduling software, local advertising and conference fees.
The royalty is charged in bands of monthly gross sales. At the 35-hour group’s average of $827,360, or about $68,947* a month, it comes to about $33,821* a year, 4.09%* of sales. The 2% advertising fund adds $16,547*.
The minimum royalty applies below $9,000* of monthly sales at $450, or $11,000* at $550. That is about $108,000* or $132,000* a year. At the 10-or-fewer group’s average of $31,590, the $450 minimum is $5,400* a year, 17.09%* of sales.
Fixed monthly charges take a larger share of sales in the lower-sales groups. With the royalty, advertising fund, Business Package and phone line together, Averan’s figures are 6.52%* of sales at the 35-hour average, 7.63%* at the 20-to-30-hour average, 9.63%* at the 10-to-20-hour average and 30.49%* at the 10-or-fewer average.
Cost to open
Cost to open
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $19,750 | $39,750 |
| Travel and living during training | $1,000 | $1,500 |
| Miscellaneous opening costs | $500 | $500 |
| Computer, equipment and supplies | $550 | $1,200 |
| Insurance | $700 | $1,500 |
| Scheduling software | $130 | $200 |
| Phone number, web hosting and email (3 months) | $150 | $150 |
| ActiKare Business Package (3 months) | $750 | $750 |
| Initial launch advertising (4 months) | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Additional funds (3 months) | $3,000 | $6,000 |
| Total, excluding real estate | $32,530 | $57,550 |
Source: ActiKare 2026 FDD, Item 7 (pages 13–14). The FDD does not estimate real estate or office costs and presumes the business runs from the owner’s home.
An ActiKare franchise costs $32,530 to $57,550 to open, excluding real estate. The initial franchise fee is the largest line, at $19,750 to $39,750 depending on territory size. Initial launch advertising is $6,000, paid to the franchisor at $1,500 a month for the first 4 months.
The franchise fee works out to 19.8 cents* a resident for a 100,000-person territory and 15.9 cents* for 250,000. The 150,000-person territory is about 18.2 cents* a resident. The minimum royalty is $450 a month for the smallest territory and $550 for the two larger ones.
The FDD estimates 90 to 180 days from signing to opening. In states that do not require a license before opening, the owner must finish training and open within 90 days. Where a license is required, the owner must apply within 30 days of signing.
Locations
Locations, 2023 to 2025
| Year | Start | Opened | Terminated | Non-renewed | Ceased, other reasons | End | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 141 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 144 | 0 |
| 2024 | 144 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 147 | 6 |
| 2025 | 147 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 14 | 150 | 2 |
| 2023–2025 | 141 | 70* | 4* | 1* | 56* | 150 | 8* |
Source: ActiKare 2026 FDD, Item 20, Tables 1 to 3 (pages 33, 37 and 42). No company-owned outlets in any year. The three-year totals are Averan sums. No outlets were reacquired by the franchisor.
ActiKare franchised businesses went from 141 at the start of 2023 to 150 at the end of 2025, 3 more each year. The franchisor has no company-owned outlets. An affiliate, ML Capital Group, operates six franchised ActiKare businesses, and Item 19 excludes affiliate-owned units.
Over the three years, 70* outlets opened and 56* ceased operations for other reasons. Closures for other reasons fell from 24 in 2023 to 14 in 2025, and openings fell from 27 to 20. There were 4* terminations and 1 non-renewal.
The franchisor reports no signed agreements for outlets not yet open at December 31, 2025, and projects 53 new franchised outlets in 2026. 8 businesses were transferred to new owners over the three years.
Questions we get asked
Questions owners ask
How much does an ActiKare franchise make?
ActiKare franchise owners who work 35 or more hours a week averaged $827,360 of gross sales in 2025, with a median of $635,800, according to Item 19 of ActiKare’s 2026 FDD, issued 30 April 2026. The 67 in that group are 45%* of ActiKare’s 150 franchised businesses. Fees paid to ActiKare come to about 6.52%* of sales.
How much does it cost to open an ActiKare franchise?
The 2026 FDD estimates $32,530 to $57,550, excluding real estate. The initial franchise fee is $19,750, $27,250 or $39,750, set by territory population. The FDD presumes the business runs from the owner’s home.
What fees does an ActiKare franchisee pay?
A royalty of 5% on the first $25,000 of monthly gross sales, 4% on the next $25,000 and 3% above $50,000, with a monthly minimum of $450 or $550. The advertising fund is 2% of gross sales with a $50 monthly minimum. There is also a $250 monthly Business Package, rising to $300 from year three, and a $50 monthly phone and web charge. On Averan’s reading these come to about 6.52%* of sales at the 35-hour group’s average.
What is the average revenue of an ActiKare franchise?
It depends on the owner’s hours. Owners working 35 or more hours a week averaged $827,360 of gross sales in 2025, with a median of $635,800, across 67 businesses under the same owner for at least 12 months. Owners working 20 to 30 hours averaged $404,128.
What do part-time ActiKare owners report?
Owners working 10 to 20 hours a week averaged $136,717 across 7 businesses, and owners working 10 or fewer averaged $31,590 across 3. Below about $108,000 of annual sales the $450 monthly minimum royalty is larger than the percentage royalty.
Does the ActiKare FDD show profit?
No. Item 19 reports gross sales only and states the figures do not reflect costs of sales or operating expenses. Caregiver wages, insurance and advertising are not disclosed as a share of sales.
How many ActiKare locations are there?
Item 20 reports 150 franchised businesses and no company-owned outlets at December 31, 2025, up from 141 at the start of 2023. Over those three years 70 opened and 56 ceased operations for other reasons.
Questions worth putting to ActiKare
These are questions the filing leaves open. An owner or a buyer can put them to the franchisor directly.
- Is the revenue in Item 19 gross sales or collected revenue, and how many locations sit below the average?
- Which factors does ActiKare see in its highest-selling locations, such as territory, years open and staffing?
- How long does a new location take to reach the average you publish, and what does the build-up look like month by month?
- At what level of sales do the minimum charges stop applying and the percentage take over?
- How many ActiKare locations closed, were sold, or changed hands last year, and why?
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Where these figures come from
Every figure here comes from ActiKare, Inc.’s 2026 FDD and is unaudited by us. We are unaffiliated with the brand. Calculations of our own are labeled where they appear. The figures describe past performance at other businesses and are not a projection of yours. This page is an educational summary. It is not an offer to sell a franchise, and it is not financial, legal or tax advice. ActiKare is a trademark of its owner. How Averan reads a Franchise Disclosure Document.
These figures come from the brand's disclosure. They are not a forecast, an offer to sell a franchise or advice. Source: ActiKare, Inc., 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, issued 30 April 2026.