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At a Glance
Products & Services: Medical & nonmedical home care
Number of Locations: 72
Total Investment: $138.1K - 199K
Founded: 2004
Began Franchising: 2004
About CareMinders Home Care Inc.
Gary Kneller combined his professional experience in finance, marketing and telecommunications with his personal experience as a cancer survivor to create CareMinders Home Care with the help of co-founder Brian Schleicher. Franchisees of the Alpharetta, Georgia, company offer both medical and nonmedical home care services, including nursing care, personal care, companionship, physical therapy and counseling.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2011 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $138,100 - $199,000
Franchise Fee: $39,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3.75-5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $39,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3.75-5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $250,000
Liquid Cash Available: $200,000
Operations
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At franchisee's location: 2 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support: Ad slicks,
Other marketing support: Manuals, video, TV commercials