Senior Helpers franchise
Senior Helpers provides in-home care for seniors, from companionship and personal care to specialized programs for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, run from a small office with a team of caregivers. At the end of 2025 there were 401 Senior Helpers locations in the US, 394 franchised and 7 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $177K–$232K
- Franchise fee
- $55K–$75K
- Royalty
- 5%
- Locations, 2025
- 401+80 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 2010
- Franchisor based in
- Towson, Maryland
- Time to open
- 180 to 240 days after signing
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Protected territory
- Financing
- Some financing offered
From SH Franchising LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a Senior Helpers franchise costs
Opening one Senior Helpers care business costs an estimated $176,500 to $231,500. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: SH Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 23
Senior Helpers franchise fee
The franchise fee is $55,000 to $75,000, depending on the senior population of the territory (15% off for veterans). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: SH Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 16
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 5% of gross sales, paid every two weeks, with a minimum royalty after the first year. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 2% of gross sales |
Source: SH Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 16
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Senior Helpers publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2025 gross revenue for franchised businesses grouped by months in operation. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: SH Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 57
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 333 (+19) | 13 | 14 |
| 2024 | 355 (+22) | 13 | 14 |
| 2025 | 394 (+39) | 7 | 10 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: SH Franchising LLC, 2026 filing, page 61
How Senior Helpers compares
Of the 8 home care franchises on this site, Senior Helpers is the most expensive to open and the 6th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Senior Helpers | Typical home care |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $177K | $107K |
| Royalty | 5% | 5% |
| Closed or left per year | 3.8% | 2.9% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +25.5% | +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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Senior Helpers franchise questions
How long does it take to open a Senior Helpers?
180 to 240 days after signing, according to Senior Helpers's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does Senior Helpers help with financing?
Yes, in some cases. Senior Helpers may finance part of the cost, such as the franchise fee, for qualified buyers; terms are in its filing.
Do Senior Helpers franchisees get a protected territory?
Yes. Senior Helpers assigns a protected territory where it won't open or license another location while you meet the agreement's terms.
How long is a Senior Helpers 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 Senior Helpers growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 118 franchised locations opened and 38 closed or left, a net change of +25.5%. About 3.8% of locations closed or left each year. That is above the 2.9% typical for home care franchises.
How does Senior Helpers compare with other home care franchises?
Of the 8 home care franchises here, Senior Helpers is the most expensive to open (low end $177K against a $107K median) and the 6th largest by number of locations. Its 5% royalty is in line with the 5% median.
Does Senior Helpers say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2025 gross revenue for franchised businesses grouped by months in operation. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Senior Helpers based?
SH Franchising LLC is based in Towson, Maryland and the brand has sold franchises since 2010.