FDD Year-over-Year Comparison
BrightStar Care FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
The 2026 BrightStar Care FDD moves the Item 7 estimated initial investment range from $132,499–$235,038 to $102,754–$220,186, and the system grows from 408 to 427 outlets year-over-year. Both filings include an Item 19 financial performance representation.
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Low end of range | $132,499 | $102,754 | −$29,745 (−22.4%) |
| High end of range | $235,038 | $220,186 | −$14,852 (−6.3%) |
| Full range | $132,499–$235,038 | $102,754–$220,186 | |
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $102,754–$220,186, versus $132,499–$235,038 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves by −$29,745 (−22.4%) and the high end moves by −$14,852 (−6.3%).
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 408 | 427 | +19 (+4.7%) |
BrightStar Care reports 427 outlets in the 2026 FDD, versus 408 in the 2025 filing (+19 (+4.7%)).
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
BrightStar Care included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a BrightStar Care franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for BrightStar Care states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $102,754–$220,186, against $132,499–$235,038 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $132,499 to $102,754 (−$29,745 (−22.4%)) and the high end moves from $235,038 to $220,186 (−$14,852 (−6.3%)).
How many locations does BrightStar Care have?
The 2026 FDD for BrightStar Care reports 427 outlets in Item 20, against 408 in the 2025 filing — 19 more.
Does BrightStar Care disclose financial performance in its FDD?
BrightStar Care included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
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