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Top 250 Franchise by Entrepreneur – Rank no.59 – Comfort Keepers – US

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Products & Services: In-home care

Number of Locations: 790

Total Investment: $66.01K – 99.38K

Founded: 1998

Began Franchising: 1999

About Comfort Keepers

Comfort Keepers is based in Dayton, Ohio and provides seniors with non-medical care. The company offers companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, grocery shopping, recreational activities and other services to individuals and couples still living in their own home.

Franchise Units

YEAR U.S. CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL COMPANY OWNED
2013 698 53 39 0
2012 650 51 34 15
2011 635 40 27 0
2010 621 36 21 0
2009 587 28 22 0
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Western Europe.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $66,010 – $99,390
Franchise Fee: $45,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5-3%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

Net Worth: $200,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000

OPERATIONS

48% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).

FINANCING TYPE IN-HOUSE THIRD PARTY
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 5 days. Virtual training, 56 hours; Ongoing training as needed
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Website, PR

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #59 (2013), #60 (2012), #62 (2011), #67 (2010), #92 (2009),
Fastest-Growing: #58 (2013), #97 (2012), #74 (2011),
Low-Cost: #18 (2010),
Top Home-Based: #16 (2011), #19 (2010), #22 (2009),
America’s Top Global: #62 (2013), #55 (2012), #55 (2011), #57 (2010), #74 (2009),

Comfort Keepers® In-Home Care

Professional and Compassionate Home Care, Senior Care, and Elder Care for Seniors and Others

Through our unique system of in-home care that we call Interactive Caregiving™, our Comfort Keepers® engage clients in their care to enhance their independence and well-being. Interactive Caregiving™ includes four interrelated aspects: engagement of the mind, an active body, proper nutrition and safety.

The home care services provided by Comfort Keepers® are designed to help seniors and others maintain optimal levels of independence in the comfort of their own homes. In addition to providing assistance with household tasks, such as light housekeeping and meal preparation, and personal care tasks, such as bathing and grooming, Comfort Keepers offer their clients a wide range of companionship services, including conversation, walks, errands, (including transportation), as well as assistance with hobbies and other interests. By providing the right mix of in-home senior care services for your loved one, we feel confident that Comfort Keepers can help to maintain independence while enhancing quality of life. Find local, loving care near you today!

Are you interested in learning more about the history of senior caregiving? Read the story of Mother Teresa, a dedicated caregiver, recognized across the globe and our featured caregiver of the past!