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Homewatch CareGivers FDD Analysis · 2026

Homewatch CareGivers Franchise Cost (2026 FDD)

Inside the Homewatch CareGivers franchise disclosure

You searched the right thing. The FDD is the document that spells out what a Homewatch CareGivers franchise is really about — what you're committing to, and what they're committing to you. Here's a sampling of what their 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document reveals:

Investment to open
$143K–$194K
System size
260total locations
Financial perf. (Item 19)
Included
Year
2026filed June 8

§System size — homewatch CareGivers' 2026 FDD reports 260 locations system-wide. (Item 20.)

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01 · From the filing

Here's what their franchise disclosure tells you

Six of the items Homewatch CareGivers' 2026 FDD has to answer, drawn straight from the filing. The rest of the document — and the figures behind these — open in your Clearly™ Workspace.

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Item 7
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Estimated Initial Investment

The full cost to open, low to high, including working capital.
$142,890–$194,080
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Item 19
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Financial Performance

Includes a financial performance representation.
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Item 20
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Outlets & Franchisees

Outlet counts, openings and closures, turnover.
260 locations
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Item 6
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Other Fees

The royalty, brand fund, and every other recurring fee are itemized in Item 6.
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Item 5
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Initial Fees

The initial franchise fee and other upfront costs are listed in Item 5.
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Item 12
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Territory

Territory rights and their limits are defined in Item 12.
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Homewatch CareGivers' $142K–$195K sits against a median of $138,000 across the 62 senior care franchises on file that disclose an investment range.

02 · Read it with Clara

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Homewatch CareGivers' franchise agreement spells out exactly what you're signing up for. You cannot change the FDD, and that's not the point. The point is to walk into your attorney conversation already knowing the document, so you ask the questions that matter most to you.

Clara is an expert FDD assistant. Ask her anything about Homewatch CareGivers' filing and she answers from the document itself, with the item and page she read it in — so you can check her.

You don't have to know what to ask first.

Open the Workspace and Clara offers to walk you through the filing, Item by Item: what it says, why it matters, and what to verify. Every answer links to the Item and page in the FDD. Ask your own questions whenever you want, and your Guided Review progress is saved, so you can stop and come back to it.

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  • What does it actually cost to open?
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  • Do I get a protected territory?
  • What happens if I want out?

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03 · Common questions

Common questions

How much does it cost to open a Homewatch CareGivers franchise?

Homewatch CareGivers' 2026 FDD estimates a total initial investment of $142,890–$194,080. The itemized breakdown, including the initial franchise fee, is in Items 5 and 7.

What are the ongoing fees for a Homewatch CareGivers franchise?

The royalty, brand-fund contribution, and every other recurring fee are itemized in Item 6 of Homewatch CareGivers' 2026 FDD. Clara walks you through the full fee schedule in your Clearly Workspace.

Does Homewatch CareGivers share how its franchises perform financially?

Yes — Homewatch CareGivers' 2026 FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation. The figures themselves are in your Clearly Workspace.

How many Homewatch CareGivers locations are there?

Homewatch CareGivers' 2026 FDD reports 260 locations (Item 20).

Can Clearly help me review the Homewatch CareGivers FDD?

Yes. Open the Homewatch CareGivers Workspace and Guided Review walks through the filing Item by Item: what each Item discloses, why it matters, and what to verify, with a link to the page in the FDD. Your progress is saved, and you can ask Clara unlimited follow-up questions along the way. Clearly explains what the FDD says. It does not score the franchise or give legal advice.

Drawn from Homewatch CareGivers' 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document · filed June 8, 2026.

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