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At a Glance
Products & Services: Nonmedical in-home care services for seniors
Number of Locations: 410
Total Investment: $55.29K - 87.04K
Founded: 1992
Began Franchising: 1998
Private Owned
About Visiting Angels
After working as a social worker in a nursing home and listening to families express frustration about limited alternatives to nursing facilities or assisted living centers, Jeffrey Johnson began Visiting Angels in 1992 to provide experienced in-home caregivers to seniors.
With franchisees nationwide, Visiting Angels offers living assistance services including hygiene assistance, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands and shopping and companionship services.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 409 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 390 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 377 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 333 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Eastern Europe, Mexico, South America, Western Europe.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $55,285 - $87,035
Franchise Fee: $28,950 - $46,950
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3.5-2%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $28,950 - $46,950
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3.5-2%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $250,000
Liquid Cash Available: $80,000
Operations
10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 5.5 days. 5+ regional refresher meetings per year; monthly webinars; annual conference
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: PR support, internet marketing
Franchise Ranking History
Top Homebased: #57 (2008),