#60
At a Glance
Products & Services: Nonmedical in-home care
Number of Locations: 690
Total Investment: $61.91K - 88.78K
Founded: 1998
Began Franchising: 1999
Private Owned
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 |
| 2011 | 623 | 40 | 27 | 0 |
| 2010 | 607 | 36 | 18 | 0 |
| 2009 | 587 | 28 | 22 | 0 |
| 2008 | 574 | 25 | 16 | 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: $61,910 - $88,780
Franchise Fee: $42,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-3%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $42,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-3%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $200,000
Liquid Cash Available: $60,000
Operations
40% 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: 8 days. At franchisee's location: Ongoing. Finance, marketing, operational training available monthly
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),