Start a Always Best Care Senior Services Franchise in 2024

Franchise 500 Rank: N/R Not ranked last year

Initial investment: $90K - $146K

Units as of 2023: 236 13.5% over 3 years

Always Best Care Senior Services is one of the leading providers of senior in-home health and nonmedical care. The franchise was founded in 1996 by Michael Newman. His vision of creating Always Best Care Senior Services was shaped by his frustration. He saw many seniors and their families overwhelmed and confused after a long search for the right assisted living community and wished to change that, resulting in him opening his own senior care company. Always Best Care Senior Services began to franchise in 2006.

Through Always Best Care Senior Services, he created a company that would strive to provide compassionate support, trusted care, and professional advice to serve seniors. Today, the franchise has more than 200 franchise locations spanning multiple U.S. states and providing millions of hours of care every year.

Why You May Want to Start an Always Best Care Senior Services Franchise

Always Best Care Senior Services attempts to provide superior quality senior care in home-like environments for senior citizens and disabled adults. Franchisees play a vital role in preserving the dignity and independence of many elderly citizens who require specialized care.

The 65-and-older community makes up a large amount of the United States population, and that is only projected to increase as time marches on. What makes an Always Best Care Senior Services franchise a unique and promising opportunity is the senior care industry's market potential. Many senior citizens need care, whether medical or nonmedical, and Always Best Care Senior Services offers both, potentially allowing you to have a strong market in which to operate your franchise.

What Might Make an Always Best Care Senior Services Franchise a Good Choice?

To be part of the Best Care Senior Services 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 advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company's set net worth and liquid capital requirements.

How to Open an Always Best Care Senior Services Franchise

As you decide if opening an Always Best Care Senior Services franchise is the right decision for you, make sure you take time to explore the opportunity. Research the brand and your local area to see if an Always Best Care Senior Services franchise would do well in your community. If everything adds up, the team will likely arrange a personal meeting between you and the Always Best Care Senior Services CEO.

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. Speak to existing franchisees and ask questions directed to the Always Best Care Senior Services team. If your net worth and available liquid capital match the brand’s requirements, you may qualify to open an Always Best Care Senior Services franchise, and you can get started with an initial investment and relevant training.

You're likely to make an immediate difference in the lives of the elderly in your community with an Always Best Care Senior Services franchise.

Company Overview

About Always Best Care Senior Services

Industry	Personal-Care Businesses
Related Categories	Senior Care, Miscellaneous Personal-Care Businesses
Founded	1996
Parent Company	ABCSS Holdings LLC
Leadership	Jake Brown, CEO & President
Corporate Address	1406 Blue Oaks Blvd., #100 Roseville, CA 95747
Social	Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube

Business Overview

Franchising Since	2006 (18 years)
# of employees at HQ	23
Where seeking	This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. This company is offering new franchises in the following international regions: Canada
# of Units	236 (as of 2023)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Always Best Care Senior Services 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 Definition: The initial fee paid to a franchisor to join their system What you need to know: Found in Item 5 of the FDD, this may be a flat fee, or may vary based on territory size, experience, or other factors.The franchise fee is an up-front (one-time) cost that a new franchisee pays to the franchisor. This fee is usually due at the signing of the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the franchisor's trademarks, name, and related business systems.	$49,900
Initial Investment Definition: The total amount necessary to begin operation of the franchise What you need to know: The initial investment includes the franchise fee, along with other startup expenses such as real estate, equipment, supplies, business licenses, and working capital. This is outlined in a chart in Item 7 of the FDD, showing a range of possible costs from low to high.	$89,725 - $145,900
Net Worth Requirement Definition: The minimum net worth you must have in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company What you need to know: Net worth is the value of a person's assets minus liabilities. Assets include cash, stocks, retirement accounts, and real estate. Liabilities include items like mortgages, car payments, and credit card debt.	$200,000
Cash Requirement Definition: The minimum liquid capital you must have available in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company.	$100,000
Veteran Incentives Definition: A discount or other incentive offered to military veterans who buy a franchise with this company.	5% off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Definition: A ongoing fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis. What you need to know: Most franchisors require franchisees to pay an ongoing royalty fee, which is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD. This fee is typically a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales, but may also be a flat weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	6%
Ad Royalty Fee Definition: An going fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis to support advertising or marketing efforts. What you need to know: This may also be called advertising fee, marketing fee, brand fund fee, and more, but the basic purpose is the same-- to support promotion of the brand systemwide. As with the royalty fee, it is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD, and can be a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales or a weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	2%
Term of Agreement Definition: The length of time your franchise agreement will last. What you need to know: Franchise terms are typically anywhere from 5 to 20 years in length, but are sometimes instead dependent on factors such as the term of your lease. Once your term is up, you may have the option to renew your agreement, typically for a smaller fee than the original franchise fee.	10 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	Always Best Care Senior Services 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	40 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
Marketing Support	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Social Media SEO Website Development Email Marketing

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed?	No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Definition: The business can be run from your home and/or a vehicle, and it is not necessary to have a retail facility, office space, or warehouse.	No
Can this franchise be run part time? Definition: This business can be run by the owner on a part-time basis (less than 40 hours per week) and/or as a side business; it is not necessary for the business to be open/run full-time.	No
Are exclusive territories available? Definition: An exclusive territory is a fixed area in which you are given the right to operate and in which no other units of the same franchise may be opened. What you need to know: Territory size may be based on factors such as radius, population size, zip codes, and more. Details can be found in Item 12 of the FDD.	Yes