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At a Glance
Products & Services: In-home care
Number of Locations: 752
Total Investment: $66.01K - 99.39K
Founded: 1998
Began Franchising: 1999
About Comfort Keepers
Comfort Keepers is based in Dayton, Ohio and provides seniors with non-medical care. The company offers companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, grocery shopping, recreational activities and other services to individuals and couples still living in their own home.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2013 | 652 | 51 | 34 | 15 |
| 2012 | 650 | 51 | 34 | 15 |
| 2011 | 635 | 40 | 27 | 0 |
| 2010 | 621 | 36 | 21 | 0 |
| 2009 | 587 | 28 | 22 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Western Europe.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $66,010 - $99,390
Franchise Fee: $45,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-3%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $45,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-3%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $200,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000
Operations
48% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT 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. Virtual training, 56 hours; Ongoing training 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: Website, PR
Franchise Ranking History
Low-Cost: #18 (2010),
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