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Touching Hearts At Home

2012 Franchise 500
#344
At a Glance

Products & Services: Nonmedical home care for seniors & disabled people

Number of Locations: 34

Total Investment: $47.4K - 67.95K

Founded: 1996

Began Franchising: 2007

Private Owned

Franchise Units

Year U.S. Canadian International Company Owned
2011 34 0 0 0
2010 31 0 0 0
2009 29 0 0 1
2008 27 0 0 1
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $47,400 - $67,950
Franchise Fee: $34,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $150,000 - $250,000
Liquid Cash Available: $75,000 - $100,000
Operations
40% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).
Financing Type In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 5 days.
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: PR kits

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #344 (2012), #410 (2011), #475 (2009),
Low-Cost: #73 (2012), #96 (2011),
Top New: #29 (2012), #39 (2011),