ACTi-KARE Franchise

ActiKare, Inc. was formed in Florida on September 5, 2007, and began offering franchises in November of that year. Based in Tampa, the company developed its franchise system around bringing companion and personal care services into clients’ homes. Its April 30, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document identifies Mark Lucas as Director and CEO since the company’s inception.

The model pairs qualified caregivers with seniors and other people who need help with daily living. Services described in the FDD include meal preparation, errands, assistance with paying bills, light housekeeping, transportation and pet care. Franchisees recruit the caregivers and manage the local business; the services they provide must fit applicable state licensing and operating requirements. ACTi-KARE generally markets to people aged 60 and older while also serving other individuals who need support.

The system reported 150 franchised outlets at December 31, 2025. The franchise offering includes territory sizes of up to 100,000, 150,000 or 250,000 people, with the initial franchise fee varying by population. An owner may use a home or commercial business office, while care is delivered at the client’s location. The official ACTi-KARE service overview offers additional background on the brand’s approach.

Initial training combines 10 hours of web-based preparation and follow-up work with approximately two to three days of corporate training. Corporate sessions are currently offered in Tampa, Florida, online or at another mutually agreed location, with reimbursement charges for an alternative location. Owners who request an alternative to on-site classroom attendance can take virtual one-to-one classroom training. The FDD’s curriculum lists 30 classroom hours covering business setup, the ACTi-KARE system, caregivers, marketing, clients and other operating topics.

Initial training is included for the franchisee and two additional people. Attendees pay their own compensation, travel, lodging and living expenses. After the initial phase, a dedicated corporate support team helps the owner complete further pre-opening work on rate setting, marketing campaigns, caregiver recruitment and staffing, role playing and back-office setup. Opening requires satisfactory training completion, proof of insurance and any required registrations or licenses.

Ongoing assistance includes unlimited telephone support during business hours, conference calls on sales, bookkeeping, performance standards and advertising, operating manuals, a local website page and business email. Optional additional programs and in-person conferences may carry fees and attendance expenses. A paid business package provides call-center and appointment-setting services, outreach to potential business partners, live chat and the local website; these are support services, not a promise of clients.

Launch advertising requires $1,500 a month for the first four months, beginning after training or the required state license, whichever is later. The business package costs $250 a month for the first 24 months and $300 a month thereafter. Owners also use required scheduling software for client and employee management, scheduling, billing and payroll, alongside accounting tools. The owner remains responsible for hiring, supervising and paying employees and for local operating compliance.

ACTi-KARE suits a buyer who wants to combine relationship building with the organization of a local care team. The franchise centers on services delivered in the home, so the owner’s work can focus on caregiver recruitment, dependable scheduling and relationships with clients and referral partners. A home-based office option avoids the need for a customer-facing care facility, although staffing, insurance and working capital remain essential parts of the business.

The three territory sizes create a choice in market scope and initial franchise fee, while training and a dedicated launch support team give owners a framework for preparing their local operation. The protected territory provisions are subject to the franchise agreement, including retained rights for services the franchisee cannot or will not perform and government programs. This is a hands-on management opportunity: the owner or a manager must participate directly, and a hired manager must complete online training within 30 days.

For an owner motivated by consistent service and community relationships, the appeal is the ability to organize a caregiver business around an established operating system. The strongest fit is someone ready to manage people, follow through on client needs and develop a local referral network. Contact FranchiseTop40 to discuss how ACTi-KARE fits your ownership goals.

To compare service models, staffing, owner responsibilities and operating reserves, use our home-care franchise buyer checklist alongside the documents for this offering.