Homewatch CareGivers
Senior & Adult Services · Medical Home Care
- Active units
- 224
- Avg unit volume
- $1.4M
- Royalty
- 5.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Homewatch CareGivers
Homewatch CareGivers is a trusted and compassionate brand that specializes in providing in-home care services. With over four decades of experience and 160 locations, Homewatch CareGivers is dedicated to supporting the quality of life of individuals who require extra care due to age or health conditions. Their team of highly trained and compassionate caregivers ensures that clients can maintain their personal independence while receiving the assistance they need. They offer a wide range of in-home care services for seniors, including everyday tasks, medication administration, and support with mobility. Homewatch CareGivers understands the importance of familiarity and comfort, which is why they prioritize delivering care in the comfort of your own home. Their commitment to providing personalized and connected home care sets them apart. Contact Homewatch CareGivers today to learn more about their services and how they can tailor their care to meet your specific needs.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$50k
- Existing Franchisee Discount
30% off total of Franchise Fee and any Additional Seniors Fee for the second and subsequent Territory after the Initial Transaction (expansion).
- Existing Franchisee Affiliate Discount
If you are an affiliate brand franchisee: first two Territories at $15,000 each; third and subsequent Territories in the Initial Transaction 30% off the $50,000 fee (plus any Additional Seniors Fee).
- Diversity Discount
$5,000 reduction of the Franchise Fee for minority-owned, women-owned, and LGBTQ+ owned businesses (first franchise only).
- Local Hero/First Responder Discount
$5,000 reduction of the Franchise Fee for law enforcement, firefighter, doctor, nurse, or EMT/paramedic-owned businesses (first franchise only).
- Discounts not combinable
Discounts or incentive programs cannot be combined; we may modify or withdraw at any time.
- Local advertising
3.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
500 – 800 sq ft
- Veteran discount
30.0% off franchise fee — 30% reduction of the Franchise Fee and any Additional Seniors Fee for honorably discharged veterans; 30% for active-duty personnel (first franchise only).
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations260
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings42
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate12.6%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR10.5%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio3.2×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate10.8%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$168k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open—
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
- Royalty rate5.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.