Caring Transitions franchise
Caring Transitions helps older adults and families with downsizing, moving and clearing out a home, including running estate sales and online auctions of belongings. Many clients come through attorneys, senior living communities and real estate agents. At the end of 2025 there were 413 Caring Transitions locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $76K–$123K
- Franchise fee
- $58,900
- Royalty
- 6%
- Locations, 2025
- 413+141 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 2006
- Franchisor based in
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Time to open
- Within 90 days after training
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Protected territory, 175,000 to 200,000 people
- Financing
- None offered
From C.T. Franchising Systems, LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a Caring Transitions franchise costs
Opening one Caring Transitions franchise costs an estimated $75,860 to $123,250. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: C.T. Franchising Systems, LLC, 2026 filing, page 16
Caring Transitions franchise fee
The franchise fee is $58,900, for a territory of 175,000 to 200,000 people, plus $500 per 1,000 people above that. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: C.T. Franchising Systems, LLC, 2026 filing, page 10
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross receipts, with a monthly minimum of $300 in the first year and $500 after, paid monthly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | A national branding fee of 2% of gross receipts (at least $350 a month), plus local marketing. |
Source: C.T. Franchising Systems, LLC, 2026 filing, page 12
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Caring Transitions publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it gives 2025 gross receipts by quartile for franchisees with one, two and three or more territories. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: C.T. Franchising Systems, LLC, 2026 filing, page 34
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 314 (+42) | 0 | 18 |
| 2024 | 372 (+58) | 0 | 12 |
| 2025 | 413 (+41) | 0 | 24 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: C.T. Franchising Systems, LLC, 2026 filing, page 36
How Caring Transitions compares
Of the 8 home care franchises on this site, Caring Transitions is the cheapest to open and the 5th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Caring Transitions | Typical home care |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $76K | $107K |
| Royalty | 6% | 5% |
| Closed or left per year | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +51.8% | +20.6% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 8 of 8 |
Typical is the median across the 8 brands in home care franchises.
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Caring Transitions franchise questions
How long does it take to open a Caring Transitions?
Within 90 days after training, according to Caring Transitions's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does Caring Transitions help with financing?
No. Caring Transitions does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do Caring Transitions franchisees get a protected territory?
Yes. Caring Transitions assigns a protected territory (175,000 to 200,000 people) where it won't open or license another location while you meet the agreement's terms.
How long is a Caring Transitions franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Caring Transitions growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 195 franchised locations opened and 54 closed or left, a net change of +51.8%. About 5.6% of locations closed or left each year. That is above the 2.9% typical for home care franchises.
How does Caring Transitions compare with other home care franchises?
Of the 8 home care franchises here, Caring Transitions is the cheapest to open (low end $76K against a $107K median) and the 5th largest by number of locations. Its 6% royalty is above the 5% median.
Does Caring Transitions say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it gives 2025 gross receipts by quartile for franchisees with one, two and three or more territories. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Caring Transitions based?
C.T. Franchising Systems, LLC is based in Cincinnati, Ohio and the brand has sold franchises since 2006.