Caring Transitions of South St. Petersburg
Caring Transitions franchise for sale in St. Petersburg, FL
List Price: $60,000 USD
Key Facts
Annual Gross Revenue
$53,100 USD
Cash Flow (SDE)
Less than $25,000
Seasonal Business
No
Value of Inventory
Less than $25,000
Value of Assets
Less than $25,000
Year Established
2024
Business Operates From
My home
Location Is
N/A
Approx. Monthly Rent
N/A
Total Employees
Less than 10
+3 MonthsTransition
Support
Very FlexiblePrice/Terms
Flexibility
NoneSeller financing Available
Full-timeOwner
Involvement
About this Business
When we were considering getting into business we knew we wanted to get into a business that was designed to help others as well as provide a need that would be ongoing based on the demographics of our area. Our territory is best described as an active retirement lifestyle community. The major business is dominated by the health care industry. As this is a destination for retirees, the major businesses cater to this growing population. Our total potential market is 67,000 seniors living in our territory which comprises 34.7% of the total population. Up to 1,000 seniors now and 1,800 within 5 years will be moving from an independent living situation and up to 80% of the current senior population, 53,600 will be aging in place and potentially needing downsizing services. The median home value was around $550,000 and medium income around $113,000. The demographics of our territory told us that there is a burgeoning need as people are aging out of independent living and they have the resources to sustain a business such as ours in helping with all of their needs whether that is downsizing/rightsizing so they can age in place or make a move to a more accommodating lifestyle as they age.
Once we had our small team assembled and trained we began with small downsizing, decluttering and online auctions. We also had a Business Development Rep. for the first couple of months, but she was not adequately trained by us, she requested to move on from this job. We began doing the marketing ourselves and had a person doing online marketing and us doing the in person marketing. We also were doing the in person jobs and between all of this we developed some major health issues which have hampered us to this day and thus the need to find new ownership. The major focus has been online auctions which has provided the most flexibility and income generating possibility. Working with other owners in the area has really helped us to find the most profitable way to conduct this business.
Growth opportunities
There are many untried opportunities for growth for this company that begin with a proper marketing strategy to sell the business to the right communities that are in this territory. There is so much potential for outreach to the area realtors, congregate care facilities, senior centers, hospital discharge social workers, funeral home directors and others that deal with persons and families in transition, either moving/downsizing or needing to liquidate personal belongings after a loss. This area will be growing rapidly over the next few years as people are beginning to get back on their feet after the damage from the storms and as they are rebuilding/moving and needing help to decide what to do with their possessions this business is designed to uniquely meet all of their needs from start to finish. This business needs someone who can sell this business and all of it's features to the right audiences as the potential for growth is tremendous.
Owner's Day-to-Day Involvement
The owner's role is to oversee the operations of both sides of the business. To oversee the business development, advertising/outreach and eventually the Business Development Representative who will be doing those jobs. The other side of the business is to oversee the moving/estate sales side of the business and eventually a manager for each of those divisions. In the beginning this means writing the proposals, then managing logistics for the particular job. Eventually is oversee all managers.
Franchise Accolades & Awards
All of our customers have raved about our services provided so far. We have only 5 star ratings on our Google reviews and have never had to address any negative issues with any of our customers.
Additional Info
The part of this business that sets it apart from all of the other Moving or Estate Sale businesses in our area is the ability to do just about anything that meets a customers needs. We can do the moving and estate sales all in one as needed, as well as other jobs as needed such as inventory for lawyers and when a customer from another state needs us to assist with getting personal belongings sent to them, we can do it! Our flexibility is one of our greatest assets.
Asset Description
3 shelving units 4 folding tables 2-utility carts with supplies Moving Blankets 10-29 gal plastic tubs Portable 36" Photo Booth 10'x10' Outdoor shade tent 2 large portable fans 1 large container of photo props for jewelry and small items 5 portable clothing racks 4 portable standing clothing hangers for photography 4 light stands with LED photography lights 1 large portable photography backdrop 1 large CT Branded maroon tablecloth Various shirts/aprons CT branded Scale & Label printer
Inventory Description
U-line boxes ranging from 6"x6" up to 24"x24" 2 large rolls of large bubble wrap 2 large bags of packing peanuts 2 large boxes of industrial contractor plastic bags 2 Boxes of over 1000 ct. ea. glossy promo flyers 1 Butcher paper roll with dispenser Box of multiple rolls of painters tape/packing tape Various other office forms/pens
Reason for Selling
Personally we have had a lot of setbacks in our health to the point we cannot do the job properly to it's fullest extent needed at this time. We will soon both be on a full time disability. Along with our health, we suffered significant losses during the recent storms and our home was completely destroyed and we are still struggling to recover from that. The gross income is for the first full year of operation, the 2025 calendar year.
Why I Love My Franchise
We got into this business because it is the ideal vehicle for helping people in need. We have been rewarded with each job we have done and have been able to help, as in many cases they say they didn't know what they were going to do until we showed up and showed them hope. Whether it was decluttering a home in preparation for a home sale or coordinating/conducting a move and estate auction, universally we have been told job well done and thanked enormously for helping in their time of need.
About Caring Transitions
Caring Transitions is a senior-focused service franchise specializing in relocation, downsizing, decluttering, and estate liquidation for older adults and their families. Founded in 2006 and franchising from the start, the brand brings several related services together under one provider: move management, sorting and organizing, traditional estate sales, and online auctions through its CTBids platform.
The business runs on a home-based, low-overhead model. Franchisees work a defined territory, hire and schedule project crews rather than carry a fixed payroll, and are paid on completion as a cash business. Revenue comes from three main streams: relocation and downsizing projects, estate sales, and online liquidation. The network has grown to more than 450 locations across North America.
Caring Transitions is part of Strategic Franchising Systems, a multi-brand franchisor with decades of experience. Its main point of difference is CTBids, a proprietary online auction marketplace that gives owners a built-in resale channel most independent senior-move competitors lack.
Franchisee Support
Initial training prepares new owners to bid and estimate projects, hire and manage crews, read the local market, and run daily operations using the brand's accounting, estimating, CRM, and CTBids auction systems. Ongoing help comes from a dedicated Operational Support team plus a franchisee intranet, webinars, regional meetings, national conferences, and strategic planning, with localized marketing tools and business coaching continuing post-launch. Resale buyers should confirm with Caring Transitions what onboarding and CTBids and CRM access transfer to incoming owners when a unit changes hands.
Brand Accolades & Awards
Caring Transitions ranked #221 on Entrepreneur's 2026 Franchise 500 and #1 in its senior-relocation and estate-sales category, capping appearances on the list in most of the past decade and several years as Entrepreneur's #1 senior relocation franchise. Franchise Business Review named it a 2024 Top Franchise for Veterans on franchisee-satisfaction data, and it has appeared on Franchise Gator's Top 100. Resale buyers should weigh this brand recognition alongside the specific territory's local reviews and referral reputation.
Industry / Market
Demand is driven by an aging US population: Americans aged 65 and older are projected to reach roughly 73 million by 2030, when older adults will make up about one in five residents. Longer lifespans, the move toward downsizing and aging in place, and families spread across the country all fuel demand for senior move management and estate liquidation. The work is largely need-based, which supports resilience across economic cycles. For resale buyers, local demand depends on the territory's senior demographics and referral-network strength.
Ideal Owner
The model suits a sales-oriented, organized operator who is comfortable building local referral relationships with estate attorneys, senior-living communities, and real estate professionals, and who can hire and coordinate project crews. Empathy matters, since clients are often navigating stressful life changes. No senior-care, real estate, or estate-sale experience is required, though any of those backgrounds helps. It fits hands-on local owners who enjoy community networking and juggling several service lines, rather than absentee investors.