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At a Glance
Products & Services: Nonmedical in-home senior-care services
Number of Locations: 75
Total Investment: $79K - 194K
Founded: 2003
Began Franchising: 2004
About Home Care Assistance
Kathy Johnson was inspired to start Home Care Assistance in 2003 after struggling to find reliable in-home care for her own parents. The Palo Alto, California-based company began franchising a year later. Home Care Assistance caregivers follow the company's Balanced Care Method, which is designed to promote healthy activity, stress reduction and social interaction for seniors. Franchises offer both hourly and live-in nonmedical care services.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 51 | 6 | 0 | 18 |
| 2011 | 54 | 6 | 0 | 9 |
| 2010 | 50 | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 2009 | 46 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $79,000 - $194,000
Franchise Fee: $35,000 - $65,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: Term of agreement renewable
Franchise Fee: $35,000 - $65,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: Term of agreement renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $200,000
Liquid Cash Available: $150,000
Operations
20% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 4. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (85% 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: 1 week.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising,
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