Senior Helpers

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At a Glance

Products & Services: Personal, companion & Alzheimers home care for seniors

Number of Locations: 278

Total Investment: $74.8K - 98.8K

Founded: 2001

Began Franchising: 2005

About Senior Helpers

Senior Helpers was founded in 2001 to offer professional in-home care services, and began franchising in 2005. Franchisees of the Maryland-based company offer personal and companion care, senior care management and evaluation, nurse and â��peace of mindâ�� visits, surgery assistance, sitter services, and Alzheimerâ��s and dementia care.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S.	Canadian	International	Company Owned
2012	271	1	6	0
2011	285	1	1	1
2010	283	1	0	1
2009	243	1	0	1

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Eastern Europe, South America, Western Europe.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $74,800 - $98,800
Franchise Fee: $39,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 15 years, renewable

Financial Requirements

Liquid Cash Available: $250,000

Operations

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).

Financing Type	In-House	Third Party
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Inventory
Accounts Receivable
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At franchisee's location: 3 days. Additional on-site training; computer-based training

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,