The Industry
- More than 10,000 people are turning 65 each day and within 10 years, there will be over 54 million people over the age of 65. That’s almost 16% of the U.S. population.
- The number of Americans 65 and older is expected to more than double to 87 million by 2050, according to the Census Bureau.
- Overall, the home health care services industry has experienced sales growth of 11.2% over the past year, making it the fastest growing industry in the U.S., according to Sageworks, a financial analysis company.
- BrightStar is well prepared for changes in healthcare legislation that will shape the future state of the industry. Additionally, changes to Medicare and Medicaid will provide additional opportunities for BrightStar franchisees.
Awards and Accolades
BrightStar is growing aggressively, yet strategically. We are very proud of our owners and the organizations results to date. Below is a partial listing of some of our accomplishments within the franchise industry.
BrightStar is the first and only home care franchisor to establish a credit facility for new and existing franchisees to access SBA financing that meet pre-specified criteria.
2012
- BrightStar Care identified as one of 25 World-Class Franchises for 2012 by the Franchise Research Institute.
2011
- #1 Fastest-Growing Women-Led Company from the Women Presidents’ Organization (WPO)
- 2011 Franchise Leadership & Development Conference Star Award for Best Overall Performance
2010
- IFA Entrepreneur of the Year Shelly Sun
- Inc. 500 rank of #181
- #2 on the American Express Top 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Led Companies
- The first franchisor to receive approval on a $6 million credit facility
- Red Hot Franchising Franchise Hot 100
- Franchise Update “Best Telephone Prospect Follow-Up” – 1st place
2009
- Inc. 500 rank of #217
- Franchise Times “Fast 55″ ranking of #21
- Franchise Update “Star Award” and “Telephone & Website Award” both 2nd place
- 2009 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards FBR 50
2008-2005
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- Inc. 5000 rank of #1998
- Entrepreneur Magazine Top 50 Fastest Growing Women-led Companies
2007
- Chicagoland Regional Winner of “Innovate Illinois”
- FranNet Top Performance Award
- Entrepreneur of the Year by Enterprising Women Magazine
- Stevie Award Women in Business Fastest Growing Company of the Year
- Stevie Award Women in Business Employer of the Year
- Inc. 5000 rank of #3771
2006
- FranNet Franchisor Rising Star Award
2005
- ATHENAPowerlink Honoree
Lifetime
- American Charter Bank Chicago Area Entrepreneur Hall of Fame Inductee






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