Family Nest franchise
2026 filing · April 20, 2026Growing
Family Nest at a glance
A move-management business that helps seniors downsize and move into assisted living and other senior housing. At the end of 2025 there were 17 Family Nest locations in the US, 13 franchised and 4 company-owned.
The business
- Industry
- Moving
- Franchisor
- Family Nest Franchise, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $55K–$119K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $34,500
- Training, coaching and onboarding fees; up to 85% can be financed
- Royalty
- 4%
- The greater of 4% of monthly gross sales or a minimum ($0 in months 1–2, $250 a month in months 3–12, $400 a month after that), plus the greater of 2% or a minimum to the brand fund
- Brand fund
- Yes
- 2% of monthly gross sales or $100 a month, whichever is more, paid with the royalty
Where it is
- US locations, 2025
- 17
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 13
- Company-owned
- 4
- Change in 3 years
- +13
- Franchised locations, 2023–2025
- States
- 8
- Most in Georgia, Florida and Oklahoma
Support and records
From Family Nest Franchise, LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
Family Nest among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Family Nest | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $86,803 | Costs less than 90% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $34,500 | Lower than 71% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 4% | Lower than 93% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 17 | Fewer than 53% of franchises |
How much a Family Nest franchise costs
Opening one Family Nest costs an estimated $55,005 to $118,600. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital. It is one of the low-cost franchises.
The biggest costs are initial fees ($34,500) and additional funds 15 (3 months) ($15,000 to $31,200). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Fees | $34,500 | ||
| Territory Fee | $0 | $20,000 | |
| ROFO Fee 4 (Optional) | $0 | $3,000 | |
| Quarterly Event Fee | $300 | ||
| Quarterly Event Expenses | $800 | $1,000 | |
| Vehicle | $0 | $15,000 | |
| Technology Systems | $70 | $2,000 | |
| Technology Fees | $700 | $900 | |
| Dedicated Website 10 (Optional) | $0 | $400 | |
| Home Office Supplies | $100 | $300 | |
| Pre-Opening Advertising | $2,000 | $3,000 | |
| Licenses & Bonding | $35 | $1,000 | |
| Professional Fees | $500 | $3,000 | |
| Insurance Premium (3 months) | $1,000 | $3,000 | |
| Additional Funds 15 (3 months) | $15,000 | $31,200 | |
| Total | $55,005 | $118,600 | |
Source: Family Nest Franchise, LLC, 2026 filing, page 15
Family Nest franchise fee
The franchise fee is $34,500, training, coaching and onboarding fees; up to 85% can be financed. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Family Nest Franchise, LLC, 2026 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | The greater of 4% of monthly gross sales or a minimum ($0 in months 1–2, $250 a month in months 3–12, $400 a month after that), plus the greater of 2% or a minimum to the brand fund. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of monthly gross sales or $100 a month, whichever is more, paid with the royalty. |
| Transfer Fee | 50% of then-current standard (non-discounted) Initial Fees |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Family Nest Franchise, LLC, 2026 filing, page 13
Other fees as filed, from page 14. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Family Nest does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Family Nest Franchise, LLC, 2026 filing, page 32
How Family Nest compares
Of the 17 moving franchises on this site, Family Nest is the cheapest to open and the 9th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Family Nest | Typical moving brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $55K | $159K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $119K | $338K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $35K | $50K | $40K |
| Royalty | 4% | 7% | 6% |
| US locations | 17 | 17 | 21 |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 14 of 17 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 17 brands in moving franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 (0) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 (0) | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 13 (+13) | 4 | +14 | −1 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: home-based franchises and franchise failure rates.
Source: Family Nest Franchise, LLC, 2026 filing, page 32
Where Family Nest locations are
At the end of 2025, Family Nest had locations in 8 states. The most are in Georgia, Florida and Oklahoma.
- Georgia6
- Florida4
- Oklahoma2
- Arizona1
- California1
- Connecticut1
| State | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Florida | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Arizona | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| California | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Connecticut | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Ohio | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Source: Family Nest Franchise, LLC, 2026 filing, page 32
Who owns Family Nest?
Family Nest franchises are sold by Family Nest Franchise, LLC.
From Family Nest Franchise, LLC’s 2026 filing.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Family Nest Franchise, LLC, 2026 filing, litigation on page 10, bankruptcy on page 10
Family Nest filings
The figures on this page come from Family Nest Franchise, LLC’s 2026 filing, issued April 20, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | April 20, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2023–2025 |
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