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At a Glance
Products & Services: Sales of estates & household goods
Number of Locations: 127
Total Investment: $45.48K - 73.68K
Founded: 2006
Began Franchising: 2006
About Caring Transitions
Caring Transitions was founded in 2006 by Gary D. Green, who also founded Home Helpers/Direct Link, Growth Coach and Fresh Coat. Caring Transitions franchisees offer seniors assistance with moving by organizing and packing personal belongings, coordinating change of address, managing estate sales, cleaning and repairing the old property and interviewing real estate agents.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 127 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $45,480 - $73,680
Franchise Fee: $34,900 - $40,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%+
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $34,900 - $40,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%+
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $4,000 - $18,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 5 days. Regional/national meetings; sales boot camps
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media,
Franchise Ranking History
America's Top Global: #166 (2011),
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