BrightStar Care

October 27, 2026 // Franchising.com // CHICAGO – BrightStar Care today announced the appointment of Amer Waheed as Chief Technology Officer.

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Before becoming a franchise owner with BrightStar Care last year, Katherine Scirto Mooney enjoyed a successful career in early childhood education, living and working in several major Northeast cities.

Brian and Chris O’Keefe, multi-unit owners of BrightStar Care in Northern California, have been named 2026 Franchisees of the Year by the International Franchise Association (IFA).

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BrightStar Care reported signing 20 new franchise agreements and opening 19 locations during the first half of 2026 as demand for in-home care increases.

BrightStar Care has reported healthy first-half growth, signing 20 new franchise agreements and opening 19 new locations in 2026.

BrightStar Care has appointed Josh Wall, a 20-year franchise industry veteran, as CEO to lead the home care and medical staffing brand's next growth phase.

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Wall Praises the Senior Care Concept’s Strong Reputation and Mission BrightStar Care , a home care, skilled care and medical staffing services provider, has named Josh Wall chief e

After succeeding Andy Ray as CEO of BrightStar Care, Josh Wall plans to scale the company’s service lines, targeting high-growth services including memory care, childcare and in-home therapies.

BrightStar Care appoints Josh Wall as new CEO, with a focus on expanding strategic healthcare partnerships and investing in innovation and technology.

BrightStar Care appoints Josh Wall as CEO, succeeding Andy Ray.

BrightStar Care appointed Josh Wall as CEO to guide the company's next phase of growth and innovation, emphasizing clinical excellence and client experience.

A U.S. Air Force veteran and his family are leveraging over three decades of clinical and leadership experience to launch their own BrightStar Care location.

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BrightStar Care has secured the third spot in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2026 senior care ranking, highlighting its growth and operational performance within the in-home care sector.

Eric and Brittany Smith’s journey to becoming BrightStar Care franchisees was a homecoming for the couple.

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BrightStar Care is a home care franchise that provides in-home support ranging from basic caregiving to skilled nursing.

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BrightStar Care has demonstrated that scale and quality can advance together, with over 400 locations nationwide, by intentionally building quality into its operating model from day one.

BrightStar Care witnesses vibrant expansion, opening 30 new locations, welcoming 20 new franchise owners, and expanding into 21 new markets.