Assisted Living Locators requires an estimated initial investment of $74,635 to $94,810 for one standard home-based territory. The range comes from the Franchise Disclosure Document issued by ALL Franchising, LLC on April 24, 2026. It includes the $49,900 Initial Franchise Fee, $10,000 Business Set-Up Fee, $3,000 pre-opening Marketing Fee, $495 CRM Initial Setup Fee, training travel, technology, certification, insurance, vehicle-related costs and $7,200 to $10,200 of Additional Funds for the first three months.
The 2026 FDD Item 7 range applies to the standard Assisted Living Locators home-based business. Real Estate, Buildout and Improvements are marked “Not Applicable,” but choosing separate commercial office space would increase the investment by an amount the franchisor does not estimate. Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7, pp. 16–18.
Legal franchisor: ALL Franchising, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and direct subsidiary of Evive Brands, LLC. Disclosure: 2026 Assisted Living Locators Franchise Disclosure Document, issued April 24, 2026. Cost items reviewed: Items 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 17. Offer format: one home-based ALL Business operating in one assigned Territory, with separate rules for multi-territory purchases, rare small-territory arrangements and resales. Checked: July 18, 2026.
The franchisor’s official U.S. franchise information confirms an active home-based franchise offer. FDD references in this article are plain text because no matching 2026 FDD file was located on a franchise-controlled public domain. The franchisor’s franchise sales disclaimer also states that an offer can be made only through delivery of an FDD.
The current public franchise cost page and official franchise FAQ still display an older $74,235 to $94,459 range. The FAQ also summarizes the royalty using “gross collected revenue.” The April 24, 2026 FDD instead discloses $74,635 to $94,810 and defines the Royalty Fee basis as Gross Invoiced Revenue. This article follows the later FDD. A prospective franchisee should ask for the most recent FDD and any amendment before relying on the public website.
What does the $74,635 to $94,810 initial investment include?
The 2026 Item 7 total combines four fixed payments to ALL Franchising, LLC with travel, home-office assets, required certifications, insurance, licenses, vehicle costs and three months of Additional Funds. The low end assumes the franchisee already owns suitable technology and an acceptable vehicle, uses a home office and does not purchase optional vehicle wraps. The high end assumes more equipment, professional support, a separate leased vehicle and the optional wraps.
Payments to the franchisor and required training
The fixed franchisor-directed portion is $63,395 before any disclosed Initial Franchise Fee reduction. The separate $1,000 to $1,500 training-expense range is paid to travel suppliers, not to ALL Franchising, LLC.
| Item 7 expenditure | 2026 range | When paid | Payee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $49,900 | At Franchise Agreement signing | ALL Franchising, LLC |
| Business Set-Up Fee | $10,000 | At Franchise Agreement signing | ALL Franchising, LLC |
| Marketing Fee, pre-opening | $3,000 | Before opening | ALL Franchising, LLC |
| Technology Fees, pre-opening | $495 | Before opening | ALL Franchising, LLC |
| Initial Training Expenses, one person | $1,000–$1,500 | During training | Hotels, restaurants and airlines |
Home-office assets, credentials and setup
The home-based model can reduce premises and equipment outlays, but certification, licensing and professional setup remain required or expected cost categories. The 2026 ranges depend mainly on what the franchisee already owns and which course or service option is selected.
| Item 7 expenditure | 2026 range | Timing | What changes the amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furniture & Furnishings | $0–$500 | Before opening | Whether the home office already has suitable furnishings |
| Technology Systems | $0–$3,300 | Before opening | Existing or newly purchased smart phone, computer and related systems |
| Utility Deposits | $0–$300 | Before opening | Local providers and existing accounts |
| Certified Senior Advisor Certification Fee | $990–$1,090 | Before or within six months after opening | Online or classroom course selection |
| Dementia Care Certification Fee | $0–$125 | Before or within three months after opening | One attendee is included in the Business Set-Up Fee; a second attendee creates the high end |
| Business Licenses and Professional Fees | $350–$4,000 | Before opening | Derived combined range from $50–$1,000 of licenses and $300–$3,000 of legal/accounting fees |
Mobility, insurance and working capital
The 2026 high end assumes a separate leased vehicle, optional wraps, higher insurance and the upper three-month working-capital allowance. The low end assumes an acceptable existing vehicle and no wraps.
| Item 7 expenditure | 2026 range | Timing | Cost boundary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | $0–$5,000 | Before opening and first three months | Existing acceptable vehicle versus deposit, registration and three lease payments |
| Vehicle Wraps, optional | $0–$2,800 | Before opening | Optional purchase |
| Insurance, 12-month premium | $1,700–$2,600 | Before opening | State pricing and optional coverage above minimum requirements |
| Additional Funds, three months | $7,200–$10,200 | As incurred | Payroll excluding owner pay, technology, local marketing, call center, phone, utilities, gas and working capital |
| Total Initial Investment | $74,635–$94,810 | Official 2026 Item 7 total for the standard home-based format | |
Sources for the three tables: 2026 FDD, Item 7, pp. 16–18. The combined Business Licenses and Professional Fees row is a derived calculation from two compatible Item 7 lines; it does not replace the separate official line items. The Business Set-Up Fee also covers specified onboarding support, one person’s Dementia Care Education tuition, microsite setup and social-platform setup. The initial Marketing Fee funds the opening campaign and an estimated 150- to 180-day supply of materials. Fees paid to the franchisor are nonrefundable.
Largest variable Item 7 ranges
Additional Funds create the largest disclosed variable band, while a separate vehicle, technology purchases, professional services and optional wraps account for much of the remaining spread.
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 7, pp. 17–18. Values are official low/high ranges for the standard home-based format; no midpoint or “typical” amount is implied.
Why can the investment change even without a required storefront?
Assisted Living Locators is structured as a home-based business, so the 2026 Item 7 table does not assign a cost to Real Estate, Buildout and Improvements. That removes a mandatory commercial premises estimate, but it does not make every premises, vehicle or technology cost zero. The franchisee can voluntarily rent an office, may need new technology and must have access to a late-model vehicle that reasonably accommodates at least two passengers.
Standard Item 7 assumption
A home office is permitted, and the franchisor imposes no home-office standards. Real Estate, Buildout and Improvements are therefore listed as Not Applicable.
Optional commercial office
A separate office is allowed inside the Territory, but its rent, deposits, furnishings and improvements are outside the disclosed range because the franchisor provides no specifications or estimate.
Vehicle and technology choices
Using suitable existing assets can produce $0 Item 7 entries. Leasing a separate vehicle, buying a computer and smart phone, or adding wraps can move the investment toward the high end.
The brand’s official support page describes its five-day training and ALL-IN technology platform. The controlling cost detail is in the 2026 FDD: the Responsible Owner must complete initial training within 60 days after signing, and the franchisee pays the trainee’s wages and Travel Expenses. The $10,000 Business Set-Up Fee covers the franchisor’s initial training program and one later two-day onsite program, not the franchisee’s travel, meals or lodging. Source: 2026 FDD, Item 11, pp. 23–28.
When is the money paid?
Under the 2026 FDD, the largest fixed payments are due at signing or before opening, while several Item 7 expenses are incurred during training, certification and the first three operating months. The FDD expects most franchisees to open within two months after signing, but opening cannot occur until ALL Franchising, LLC issues a Certificate of Completion of Training.
At Franchise Agreement signing
Pay the $49,900 Initial Franchise Fee, $10,000 Business Set-Up Fee and $3,000 Marketing Fee. The $495 CRM Initial Setup Fee is also tied to signing in Items 5 and 6. If SBA funding is obtained, the FDD permits 10% of the Initial Franchise Fee at signing and the remaining 90% 20 days later; the other initial fees are not described as split.
Before and during initial training
Budget $1,000 to $1,500 for one person’s hotels, restaurants and airlines. The Responsible Owner must successfully complete the approximately five-day initial training program within 60 days after signing.
Before the Certificate of Completion
Obtain required insurance, licenses, technology and vehicle access. Pay supplier, government and professional costs as incurred. The franchisor states that most ALL Businesses open within two months, subject to training, financing, insurance and local requirements.
During the first three operating months
Use the $7,200 to $10,200 Additional Funds allowance for covered operating expenses. The Local Marketing Commitment begins in the second full month after opening. Dementia Care Certification is due within three months, and Certified Senior Advisor certification is due within six months.
The FTC’s franchise buying guide explains the federal 14-calendar-day disclosure period before a prospect signs a binding agreement or pays the franchisor or an affiliate. The 2026 FDD cover contains the same timing notice.
Which fees continue after opening?
Under the 2026 FDD, the main continuing obligations are the Royalty Fee, Brand Fund Fee, Local Marketing Commitment and Technology Fee. Each uses a different basis: the first two compare a percentage of Gross Invoiced Revenue with a minimum; local marketing is a required spend; and technology is a user- and account-based charge subject to a contractual cap.
| Continuing obligation | Amount or basis | Timing | 2026 FDD reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee | Greater of 8% of Gross Invoiced Revenue or the applicable minimum | 20th day of the month for prior-month operations | Item 6, pp. 13–16 |
| Brand Fund Fee | Greater of 2% of Gross Invoiced Revenue or $300 monthly; minimum may increase to $500 | Same as Royalty Fee | Item 6, pp. 13–16 |
| Local Marketing Commitment | $1,000 monthly in months 2–5, then $500 monthly for the remainder of the term | Monthly, as incurred | Items 6 and 11, pp. 13–16 and 29–30 |
| Technology Fee | Current estimate $310 monthly for one CRM block and two Google Workspace accounts; cap of $750 monthly per four-user block | Varies; current components are due on the first day of the month | Items 6 and 11, pp. 15–16 and 27–28 |
| Call Center Services | Current third-party provider typically $50–$350 monthly plus $99 setup; if operated by franchisor or affiliate, greater of $150 monthly or up to 3% of Gross Invoiced Revenue | Monthly; franchisor-operated fee is not currently imposed | Items 6 and 11, pp. 14 and 23 |
Minimum monthly Royalty Fee by operating period
The franchisee pays the greater of 8% of Gross Invoiced Revenue or the minimum shown for the applicable period.
Source: 2026 FDD, Item 6, p. 13. These are minimum monthly Royalty Fee amounts, not estimates of the percentage-based royalty and not annual costs.
The first two months have a $0 minimum Royalty Fee, but that does not remove the 8% Royalty Fee if 8% of Gross Invoiced Revenue is greater than zero. The $300 minimum Brand Fund Fee remains separately applicable, and the Local Marketing Commitment begins in the second full month after opening.
Does the FDD disclose a liquid-capital or net-worth minimum?
No. The 2026 FDD does not state a minimum Liquid Capital, Net Worth or Non-Borrowed Funds threshold for the Assisted Living Locators offer. The absence of a stated qualification does not reduce the Item 7 investment or the working-capital need. The clearest cash-planning disclosure is the franchisor’s recommendation that a franchisee have $28,800 to $40,800 to cover one year after opening; that range already includes the $7,200 to $10,200 of Additional Funds in Item 7.
- Total Initial Investment
- $74,635 to $94,810 for the standard home-based format, including three months of Additional Funds.
- Initial Franchise Fee
- $49,900 before any applicable veteran, Registered Nurse, multi-unit or small-territory adjustment.
- Additional Funds
- $7,200 to $10,200 for three months, including payroll other than owner pay, post-opening technology, marketing, call center, phone, utilities, gas and working capital.
- One-year funds recommendation
- $28,800 to $40,800, including the three-month Additional Funds amount rather than sitting on top of it.
- Financial qualification
- No specific Liquid Capital, Net Worth or Non-Borrowed Funds minimum is disclosed in the 2026 FDD.
What financing does the franchisor provide?
Item 10 states that ALL Franchising, LLC offers no direct or indirect financing and does not guarantee notes, leases or obligations. The official franchise site says candidates may be introduced to lending contacts, which is a referral rather than franchisor financing. The official candidate process identifies lender introductions as a pre-award step. The FDD’s Initial Franchise Fee timing changes only if the franchisee actually obtains SBA funding.
The SBA 7(a) loan program involves participating lenders and separate eligibility and underwriting. A reference to SBA funding in the FDD is not approval, a loan commitment or a guarantee that this purchase will qualify.
Can the Initial Franchise Fee or total investment differ by circumstance?
Yes, but the 2026 FDD provides one Item 7 range for the standard home-based Territory. Fee adjustments arise from qualifications or the number and size of territories, not from a separately disclosed storefront format. A resale can also have a different transaction structure because the Business is already operating, but the FDD does not provide a separate resale Item 7 range.
Veteran Discount: 10% off the Initial Franchise Fee when a person holding at least 20% owns the qualifying honorably discharged veteran status and provides Form DD-214.
Registered Nurse Discount: 10% off the Initial Franchise Fee when a person holding at least 20% has an RN license obtained through NCLEX-RN. The Veteran Discount and Registered Nurse Discount cannot be combined.
Multi-Unit Discount: no discount on franchise one, a $10,000 discount on franchise two and a $15,000 discount on franchise three and each later franchise. All Franchise Agreements must be signed and the fees paid at the same time.
Rare small-territory arrangement: the reduced Initial Franchise Fee is determined case by case. The FDD provides no fixed amount, so it cannot be inserted into the standard Item 7 range.
When a multi-unit or small-territory arrangement is combined with veteran or RN eligibility, the FDD permits the additional 10% reduction on the first Initial Franchise Fee only. The qualification-based reduction is not applied to later franchise fees. Source: 2026 FDD, Item 5, pp. 11–13.
Which later charges can be triggered by renewal, transfer or noncompliance?
The 2026 Item 6 contains several event-driven charges that are not part of the standard Item 7 opening budget. They become relevant when the franchisee requests extra services, renews or transfers, proposes a supplier, misses a payment, breaches the Franchise Agreement or creates other costs for the franchisor.
Training, certification and conference events: supplemental, refresher, remedial or requested training can cost up to $750 per person per day plus Travel Expenses. Conference registration can reach $2,000 per person plus Travel Expenses; the current charge is $1,000 for two attendees plus $350 for each additional attendee. Missing a required conference without a waiver creates a $1,000 non-attendance fee. CSA recertification costs are not estimated; Dementia Care Education recertification is currently $99 plus a $25 administrative fee.
Products and proposed suppliers: required product purchases vary by item. A franchisee proposing a new product or supplier must reimburse the cost of testing or inspection. The 2026 FDD also permits approved or designated suppliers and requires insurance through the designated insurance broker.
Renewal: $15,000 if the franchisor grants a 10-year renewal term. Item 17 says the franchisee has no automatic contractual right to renew and must satisfy the stated conditions if renewal is offered.
Transfer and resale: $10,000 for a Transfer, reduced to $5,000 when the buyer is an existing franchisee. Broker commissions may also be reimbursable. The optional Franchise Resale Service Fee is the broker amount or $10,000 when no broker is involved.
Collection activity: up to 35% of gross amounts collected by the franchisor for customers who are at least 90 days delinquent past the contract term.
Standards and client-support failures: noncompliance can cost $1,000 per day for a missing employee background check or up to $2,500 per other incident, with additional charges every 48 hours. Default cure costs are reimbursed at 120%; persistent client complaints can generate a charge equal to 150% of support costs; interim management can cost up to $1,000 per day plus Travel Expenses.
Audit and late payment: a qualifying audit costs $2,500 plus the actual audit and Travel Expenses. A late payment creates a 10% Late Fee plus interest at the lesser of 18% or the highest lawful rate, subject to the California limitation stated in the FDD.
Claims and early termination: indemnification and Attorneys’ Fees depend on actual losses and costs. Liquidated Damages equal average monthly Royalty Fee plus Brand Fund Fee for the prior 12 months, multiplied by the lesser of 24 or the months remaining in the term.
Sources: 2026 FDD, Item 6, pp. 13–16; Item 8, pp. 18–21; and Item 17, pp. 37–39. These charges should not be added to the opening range unless the relevant event actually occurs.
What should be verified before setting the capital plan?
The most important unresolved amounts are the costs the FDD cannot standardize: optional commercial office space, local licenses, chosen technology, vehicle financing, insurance by state, professional fees, owner compensation and any qualification imposed by a lender. The buyer should reconcile those items with the exact Territory and agreements being offered.
The official opening range is $74,635 to $94,810 for a standard home-based Assisted Living Locators Territory, but the capital decision should not stop there. $63,395 is directed to the franchisor in fixed initial fees, Item 7 includes only three months of Additional Funds, and the franchisor recommends $28,800 to $40,800 for a full year after opening. No Liquid Capital or Net Worth minimum is disclosed, while percentage-based Royalty Fee and Brand Fund Fee obligations continue alongside monthly minimums and required local marketing.
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