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At a Glance
Products & Services: Senior home care
Number of Locations: 57
Total Investment: $57.5K - 79.5K
Founded: 1984
Began Franchising: 2007
About Preferred Care at Home
As a registered nurse, Lois Whitesell recognized a need for in-home care to allow seniors to avoid being moved into nursing homes. She approached her daughter (also a nurse) and son-in-law, Jody and Frank Guerrieri, with her idea, and together they opened a home health-care agency in central Florida.The Guerrieris began franchising Preferred Care at Home in 2007. Franchisees offer live-in care, hospital-to-home care, companion and personal care, end-of-life care and nursing care services.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $57,500 - $79,500
Franchise Fee: $38,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: Term of agreement not renewable
Franchise Fee: $38,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: Term of agreement not renewable
| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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