Caring Transitions Franchise Territories Available in 2025

For prospective franchise owners exploring opportunities in senior services, territory availability is often one of the first — and most important — questions. Even after a record year of expansion, Caring Transitions still has room to grow in 2026. The brand has hundreds of locations operating nationwide, but there are still dozens of attractive markets where new owners can step in and build a territory.

According to Jim Stapleton, Vice President of Franchise Development for Caring Transitions, that balance of maturity and opportunity is intentional.

“The business can be successful anywhere,” Stapleton said. “We are addressing the needs of people who are getting older and needing help, which is always going to be a demand in every ZIP code in the U.S.”.

Unlike traditional brick-and-mortar concepts, Caring Transitions operates as a service-based franchise, supporting seniors and their families through downsizing, estate sales, relocation and life transitions. That model allows franchisees to serve clients across homes, estates and facilities — not from a single storefront.

Franchise model details

Territories are structured around defined ZIP codes and population density — not only to give owners room to build a sustainable business, but also to protect and grow the long-term value of their territory as an asset.

As the system has expanded over the past several years, available ZIP codes in prime markets have become more limited. That scarcity can directly increase the long-term resale value of a territory.

“Because of how we’ve grown over the past six years, it allows our owners with these prime locations to really ask for a good amount for their territory itself,” Stapleton said. “If anyone wants new ZIP codes, they have to buy them from the owner. That is very good for a service-based brand.”

As availability tightens in high-demand markets, territory ownership becomes more than just a service footprint — it becomes an appreciating business asset with long-term equity potential.

Growth and expansion

In 2025 alone, Caring Transitions awarded approximately 75 new franchises, bringing the system well past 400 locations nationwide. Even so, Stapleton says opportunity remains widespread.

“We have over 150 prime cities that are left across the country, as well as a lot of space in between there,” he said. “New franchisees can build equity immediately.”

The brand is currently active in 48 states, with only Vermont and New Hampshire entirely unrepresented.

Caring Transitions is a strong fit for almost any area, but right now, the brand is really focusing its franchise development efforts on places with a lot of seniors, high need for the kinds of transition services, or where it doesn’t have many franchises yet.

Targeted development areas

Stapleton highlighted several key areas where the brand is actively seeking owners:

• Florida: Miami remains wide open, with a strong need for bilingual owners. Orlando is another major opportunity, along with Pensacola, Panama City and Tallahassee.

• Northern California: Markets including Sacramento and Chico continue to be underrepresented.

• Oregon: Multiple openings remain, including Bend.

• Midwest: The Chicago metro area is currently open, along with much of Northern Indiana.

• Northeast: Central New York, particularly around Syracuse, is available.

• South: Memphis, Tennessee is also a priority market.

Ultimately, territory availability at Caring Transitions isn’t just about filling maps. It’s about long-term alignment between the owner, the market and the mission of the brand.

“It can be successful anywhere,” Stapleton said. “But how someone operates, who they serve and how they show up in their community — that’s what really determines success.”

For entrepreneurs evaluating franchise opportunities in 2026, understanding where Caring Transitions is still growing — and why — can be a critical first step in building a business with both purpose and staying power.