
Senior Helpers
Personal, companion, and Alzheimer's home care- Units as of 2020
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317 (25 added in 3 years)7.9%
- 2021 Franchise 500 Rank
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#135 Ranked #249 last year
- Initial investment
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$109K - $151K
Company Overview
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About Senior Helpers
- Industry
- Personal-Care Businesses
- Related Categories
- Senior Care, Miscellaneous Personal-Care Businesses
- Founded
- 2001
- Leadership
- Peter Ross, CEO & Cofounder
Franchising Overview
- Franchising Since
- 2005 (16 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 50
- Where seeking
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This company is seeking new franchisees throughout the US.
This company is seeking new franchisees worldwide.
- # of Units
- 317 (as of 2020)
Information for Franchisees
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a Senior Helpers 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
- $49,500
- Initial Investment
- $109,300 - $150,800
- Net Worth Requirement
- $250,000
- Cash Requirement
- $100,000
- Veteran Incentives
- 10% off franchise fee
- Royalty Fee
- 5%
- Ad Royalty Fee
- 1%
- Term of Agreement
- 10 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
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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
- Senior Helpers has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- Classroom Training
- 117 hours
- Additional Training
- Additional on-site training; computer-based training
- Ongoing Support
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Purchasing Co-opsNewsletterMeetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresLease NegotiationField OperationsSite SelectionProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Co-op AdvertisingAd TemplatesNational MediaRegional AdvertisingSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail MarketingLoyalty Program/App
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
- Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
- No
- Can this franchise be run part time?
- No
- # of employees required to run
- 3
- Are exclusive territories available?
- Yes
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Franchise 500 Ranking History
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Senior Helpers Delivers What Families and Their Loved Ones Need Most
Senior Helpers Owner, Dale Gardner, Orlando, FL
Award-winning Programs for Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care
Senior Helpers has been a leader in pioneering advanced Alzheimer’s and dementia care for clients with its breakthrough Senior Gems® program. Developed by renowned occupational therapist Teepa Snow (MS, OR/L, FATE) and recognized by leading health care organizations including the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, Senior Gems® positions franchise owners to help clients age with dignity and maintain the highest quality of life possible.
Here Is What You’ll Need
Initial Investment
The total initial investment for a Senior Helpers franchise will range between $109,300 -$150,800. This number includes the franchise fee, and ranks the Senior Helpers ownership investment among the most reasonable initial investments in franchising.
Royalties
Senior Helpers’ on-going royalty fee is only 5% of gross sales. This low royalty allows owners to reinvest cash flow and allocate earnings in the manner they believe will benefit them in the short and long term.
Net Worth Requirements
Ensuring your Senior Helpers franchise has the capital to propel it to its fullest potential, applicants should make sure they have a stated net worth of $250,000and liquid cash on hand of $100,000. This enables the franchise owner to build a sustainable business that is ready to tackle the first year of business and beyond.
Join The Proven Team With A Proven System.
You are not on your own when you open a new business. Senior Helpers franchisees are surrounded by a world-class team that has helped over three hundred franchisees get started and operate their business. We will walk you through a proven system through which so many of your peers are enjoying success.* And from training and on-going support to marketing and sales support, Senior Helpers invests in you as you invest in your business.
Training Before You Open
Part of the benefit of joining a franchise system is the system itself and being properly trained on how to execute the system. At Senior Helpers we are firm believers that people who receive continual training at all levels within the organization can make their own success faster and to greater fanfare. You have access to the renowned Senior Helpers University as a Senior Helpers franchisee. Senior Helpers University is an organized, multifaceted program designed to address the training needs of new franchise owners, existing franchise owners, franchisee support staff and our caregivers. It has been developed both internally by our Vice President of Training and Development and by using external subject matter experts. The result is a dynamic program targeted at continually enhancing the knowledge of our team.
Pre-Opening Training When you are awarded your first Senior Helpers franchise, you get to start your training by attending Senior Helpers 10- Day New Owner Training, which will familiarize you with the Senior Helpers system. Then, our trained experts will take you through a very comprehensive and detailed pre-opening task list that is extensively covered in training. Training even includes visits and working days with our staff at Senior Helpers’ corporate offices in Baltimore, Maryland to offer you the tools you need to successfully operate your business. Every Senior Helper franchisee opens their doors with the benefits of decades of franchise experience behind them.
Training After You’re Open
The sharpening of your skills does not end after your doors are opened. Every Senior Helpers franchisee is offered on-going trainings that are conducted through webinars, conference calls, written modules, flash tutorials, and other media so you can learn at your own pace and according to your own schedule. While you will be trained in the operation, financial and marketing basics of successfully running your franchise, your hired caregivers will also receive training that will help them maintain Senior Helpers’ track record of having highly rated in-home caregivers. We provide caregiver-specific, module-based training that enhances each caregiver’s skills so they are able to deliver superior customer service and excellent in-home care.


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