Senior Helpers

Founded: 2001 Franchising since: 2005

Address: 8600 LaSalle Rd., #311 Towson, Maryland 21286

Phone: (800)760-6389 Franchisee Association NPDA & IFA

Franchisor is a privately-held company with 33 employee(s); 25 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	243	1	0	1
2008	152	0	0	1
2007	105	0	0	1
2006	33	0	0	2

Where Seeking Franchisees
Nationwide
Outside the U.S.: Canada

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 15,000+ seniors over 75 meeting minimum income requirements

Total investment: $69,800 - $96,300
Franchise fee: $39,500
Ongoing royalty fee: 5%
Term of agreement: 15 years, renewable


Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	Yes
Payroll	No	Yes

Qualifications
Cash liquidity requirement: $250,000
Business Experience:

• Industry experience
• General business experience
• Marketing skills
• Staffing or temp placement skills

Operations

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

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

Franchise 500® rank:
#190 (2010); #128 (2009); #351 (2008);

Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#27 (2010); #33 (2009); #93 (2008);

Top New Ranking:
#2 (2010); #7 (2009); #25 (2008);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#148 (2010); #100 (2009);