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Rank no. 365 – FirstLight HomeCare – US
Products & Services: Nonmedical in-home care services
Number of Locations: 62
Total Investment: $70.15K – 99.98K
Founded: 2010
Began Franchising: 2010
About FirstLight HomeCare
Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, FirstLight HomeCare franchisees provide nonmedical in-home care for seniors, mothers just home from the hospital, those recovering from surgery and other clients needing companionship or personal care.
Franchise Units
| YEAR | U.S. | CANADIAN | INTERNATIONAL | COMPANY OWNED |
| 2013 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $70,146 – $99,989
Franchise Fee: $33,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $33,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $75,000
OPERATIONS
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 5 days. At franchisee’s location: 5 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Website, SEO
Franchise Ranking History
Franchise 500®: #365 (2013),
Fastest-Growing: #46 (2013),
Top New: #25 (2013),
