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At a Glance
Products & Services: Nonmedical home-care services
Number of Locations: 168
Total Investment: $105K - 155K
Founded: 1996
Began Franchising: 2001
About ComForcare Senior Services
The first ComForcare office opened in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, in 1996. The company began franchising in 2001, and today has locations throughout North America and in the U.K. ComForcare franchises offer nonmedical in-home care services such as grooming assistance, medication reminders, transportation, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and companionship care. The company uses a 10-step hiring process to find caregivers.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 164 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | 155 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 150 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 119 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Eastern Europe, South America, Western Europe.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $105,000 - $155,000
Franchise Fee: $39,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-3%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $39,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-3%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $300,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000 - $75,000
Operations
12% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (90% 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: 2 weeks. At franchisee's location: Several times/year. For key administrators of franchises as needed
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Online ordering, strategic alliances, PowerPoint presentations
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