Touching Hearts At Home
At a Glance
Products & Services: Nonmedical home care for seniors & disabled people
Number of Locations: 28
Total Investment: $47.4K - 67.95K
Founded: 1996
Began Franchising: 2007
About Touching Hearts At Home
Touching Hearts at Home founder Renae Olafson grew up in the family responsible for the founding of Merry Maids, and was a Merry Maids franchisee herself for almost 10 years. She started her nonmedical home care company in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 1996, and began franchising in 2007. Touching Hearts at Home franchisees offer personal and companionship care, meal prep, transportation, help with medication and Alzheimer's and dementia care services.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 29 | 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: to 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $34,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: to 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $50,000 - $100,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000 - $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 |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 5 days.
Ongoing Support: 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
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