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FirstLight Home Care

Do you have a calling to serve others and the desire to find a career with purpose? Welcome to FirstLight Home Care, a franchise that is designed for the leaders, dreamers, and overachievers who are on a mission to help people in their communities and build a brighter future for themselves. Our home care franchise is unlike others because we take a different approach than our competitors. We are driven by our values, by our mission, and by our Culture of Care. We believe that everyone has the ability to empower others to live their best lives, and we harness that energy and channel it into the home care services we provide. At FirstLight Home Care, we provide non-medical and medical in-home services such as: companion care, personal care, medication reminders, assistance at home and outside of the home, transportation, food preparation, dementia and Alzheimer's care, post-surgery care, and hospice care. Our home care franchise is looking for driven, compassionate, and dedicated individuals who share our values to bring our services into new communities throughout the United States. Backed by extensive experience in both home care and franchising, FirstLight has the people, processes, and systems you need to launch your new business and find success.

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Brand highlights

  • CEOGlee McAnanly
  • Headquarters7870 East Kemper Road, Cincinnati, OH, 45249
  • Year founded2009
  • Year started franchising2010
  • IndustryHealth & Wellness
  • Locations open238 (+55 last three years)

Statistics & metrics

  • Investment range$151,425 - $256,380
  • Franchise fee$52,000
  • Royalty5%
  • Brand fund1%
  • Required Liquid Capital$150,000
  • Required Net Worth$250,000
  • Average Gross Revenue 13+Months1,545,696.96

Brand superpowers

  • Strategic Partnerships & National Accounts
  • Multiple Revenue Streams
  • Simple Business Model with Quick Ramp Up
  • Experienced Leadership Team
  • Unmatched Franchisee Validation
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Ideal candidate profile

  • Desire to scale / multi-unit ownership
  • Relationship Builder
  • Passion to Help People
  • Ability to recruit and scale a team
  • Community Centric
  • Leadership Skills
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FDD insights

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FDD Version Referenced - Issuance Date: 2025-03-24

The Franchisor & Executives
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Location data

Total locations238
Franchise locations238
Corporate locations0
System growth over time

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Franchisee reviews

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CURRENT FRANCHISEE

Number of Locations: 1

Apr 2, 2026

The franchisee expressed a positive overall view of the brand, highlighting excellent ongoing support and a strong, proactive culture. They indicate they would likely repurchase and recommend the brand, though their current financial results and ROI are only meeting expectations. They suggest strengthening vendor partnerships and national branding to address low customer awareness.

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