FDD Year-over-Year Comparison
Comfort Keepers FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
The 2026 Comfort Keepers FDD is a near-identical renewal of the 2025 filing — the Item 7 estimated initial investment range holds at $119,560–$190,700, the system maintains 624 offices, and the 5% royalty, $55,000 franchise fee, and 2% ad-fund all carry over unchanged.
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Low end of range | $119,560 | $119,560 | unchanged |
| High end of range | $190,700 | $190,700 | unchanged |
| Full range | $119,560–$190,700 | $119,560–$190,700 | |
The Item 7 range matches across both filings at $119,560–$190,700.
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 624 | 624 | unchanged |
Comfort Keepers reports 624 offices in both the 2025 and 2026 filings — system size is unchanged year-over-year.
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Comfort Keepers included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Item 6 — Ongoing Fees
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Royalty rate | 5% | 5% | unchanged |
The ongoing royalty rate remains 5% of Gross Revenues between filings; the initial franchise fee is unchanged at $55,000.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a Comfort Keepers franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Comfort Keepers states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $119,560–$190,700, against $119,560–$190,700 in the 2025 filing. Both filings state the same range.
How many locations does Comfort Keepers have?
The 2026 FDD for Comfort Keepers reports 624 outlets in Item 20, against 624 in the 2025 filing — unchanged year-over-year.
Did Comfort Keepers change its royalty rate?
No. Both the 2025 and 2026 filings for Comfort Keepers state a standard royalty of 5%.
Does Comfort Keepers disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Comfort Keepers included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
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