
Chefs For Seniors
In-home meal preparation service for seniors- 2023 Franchise 500 Rank
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#452 Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$13K - $29K
- Units as of 2023
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84 90.9% over 3 years
Barrett Allman, a restaurant owner and executive chef for over 25 years, founded Chefs for Seniors in 2013. Allman wanted to balance his skillset to serve his community while finding time for his family. A competition his son, Nathan, entered and won gave him the idea for this unique business model.
Chefs for Seniors place professional chefs in the homes of the elderly, giving them the option of eating well and being around a friendly and relationship-embracing person. Headquartered in Madison, Wisconsin, Chefs for Seniors wishes to offer senior citizens the luxury of a home-cooked meal in their comfort zones.
In 2016, the young company got involved in a startup acceleration program that specializes in growth marketing. Franchising started in 2017, resulting in the company now having over 50 units in operation. Chef for Seniors seeks franchisees with solid business acumen, strong work ethics, and a passion for working with the elderly.
Why You May Want to Start a Chefs for Seniors Franchise
As a franchisee, you'll be managing a team of professional but affordable personal chefs that will offer fresh meals, proper nutrition, and companionship to senior citizens. Chefs for Seniors franchisees follow a unique model of in-home food served weekly or bi-weekly.
Chefs are licensed by ServSafe, fully insured, and strictly vetted. They bring a basket full of freshly sourced ingredients to customer's homes to cook up custom, delicious, and nutritious meals while the client looks on. The franchisor believes that it is not just a food service company, but a friend with whom the client can look forward to their visits each time.
Chefs for Seniors customers are generally the elderly or their loved ones who get peace of mind knowing that cooking is being handled by a professional. Chefs consider a client's dietary requirements or restrictions and provide a more personalized service than eating out.
What Might Make a Chefs for Seniors Franchise a Good Choice?
To be part of the Chefs for Seniors team, you should make sure you're financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include royalty and potential renewal fees. A typical franchise agreement runs for three years. After those three years, you may be able to renew your franchise if the franchisor agrees to continue the relationship.
This franchise is a low overhead operation, and you'll be managing a staff of professional chefs who make house visits, preferably from your home or an office. You'll have exclusive territory that has an aged population of thousands of pensioners and benefit from the ongoing support of the Chefs for Seniors team home office.
How To Open a Chefs for Seniors Franchise
As you decide if opening a Chefs for Seniors franchise is the right move for you, make sure you take time to explore the opportunity. Research the brand and your local area to see if a Chefs for Seniors franchise would do well in your community. While competition is healthy, too much of it may not allow for the most possible growth.
Before making any financial commitment or signing an agreement, you must perform your due diligence and establish if this is the right opportunity for you. As part of your due diligence, you may want to speak to existing franchisees and ask the Chefs for Seniors franchising team questions.
Company Overview
About Chefs For Seniors
Industry | Personal-Care Businesses |
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Related Categories | Senior Care |
Founded | 2013 |
Parent Company | Chefs For Seniors Inc. |
Leadership | Barrett Allman, CEO |
Corporate Address |
821 E. Washington Ave. Madison, WI 53703 |
Social | Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 2017 (6 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 5 |
Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchisees throughout the US. |
# of Units | 84 (as of 2023) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Chefs For Seniors franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee
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$8,000 - $13,000 |
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Initial Investment
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$12,575 - $29,375 |
Veteran Incentives
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10% off franchise fee |
Royalty Fee
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8% |
Term of Agreement
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3 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
Third Party Financing | Chefs For Seniors has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
On-The-Job Training | 8 hours |
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Classroom Training | 21 hours |
Ongoing Support |
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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Yes |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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Yes |
# of employees required to run | 1 |
Are exclusive territories available?
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Yes |
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Franchise 500 Ranking History
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Additional Rankings
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Ranked #452 in 2023
Franchise 500
Ranked #116 in 2023
Top Home-Based & Mobile Franchises
Ranked #45 in 2021
Top Part-Time Franchises
Ranked #19 in 2023
Top Franchises for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Ranked #38 in 2023
Top Franchises for Less Than $50,000
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