FDD Year-over-Year Comparison
Home Instead FDD: What Changed from 2025 to 2026
Home Instead's 2026 FDD lists an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $92,640–$350,550, against $91,040–$269,750 in the 2025 filing.
Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Low end of range | $91,040 | $92,640 | +$1,600 |
| High end of range | $269,750 | $350,550 | +$80,800 |
| Full range | $91,040–$269,750 | $92,640–$350,550 | |
The 2026 filing puts the Item 7 estimated initial investment at $92,640–$350,550, against $91,040–$269,750 in the 2025 filing.
Item 20 — System Size (Outlet Count)
| 2025 FDD | 2026 FDD | Change |
|---|
| Total outlets (Item 20) | 625 | 634 | +9 (+1.4%) |
Home Instead reports 634 outlets in the 2026 FDD, versus 625 in the 2025 filing (+9 (+1.4%)).
Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations
Home Instead included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
Frequently asked questions
Did the cost to open a Home Instead franchise change in the 2026 FDD?
The 2026 FDD for Home Instead states an Item 7 estimated initial investment of $92,640–$350,550, against $91,040–$269,750 in the 2025 filing. The low end moves from $91,040 to $92,640 (+$1,600) and the high end moves from $269,750 to $350,550 (+$80,800).
How many locations does Home Instead have?
The 2026 FDD for Home Instead reports 634 outlets in Item 20, against 625 in the 2025 filing — 9 more.
Does Home Instead disclose financial performance in its FDD?
Home Instead included an Item 19 financial performance representation in both the 2025 and 2026 filings.
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