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Top 250 Franchise by Entrepreneur – Rank no.63 – Home Helpers/Direct Link – US

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Products & Services: Medical & nonmedical personal-care services

 

Number of Locations: 671

 

Total Investment: $61.5K – 120.8K

 

Founded: 1997

Began Franchising: 1997

About Home Helpers/Direct Link

Home Helpers provides personal care services for seniors, new moms, working parents, those recuperating from illness or surgery and those needing continuing care for lifelong challenges. Services are provided by experienced caregivers in homes, retirement communities, nursing homes, hospitals, rehabilitation centers and others, from one hour per day up to 24 hours per day depending on need.
Home Helpers is affiliated with Direct Link, a vital sign and medication monitoring system.

Franchise Units

YEAR U.S. CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL COMPANY OWNED
2013 669 2 0 0
2012 685 0 0 0
2011 681 0 0 0
2010 658 0 0 0
2009 678 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: $61,500 – $120,800
Franchise Fee: $39,900 – $45,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%+
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS

Liquid Cash Available: $41,500 – $100,800

OPERATIONS

Franchise can be run from home. 18% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% 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: 1 week. Sales & marketing boot camps, webinars, ongoing in-field training
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Marketing materials, promotional items, intranet, PR

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #63 (2013), #65 (2012), #96 (2011), #63 (2010), #70 (2009),
Fastest-Growing: #84 (2012), #53 (2009),
Low-Cost: #12 (2012), #20 (2011), #17 (2010), #17 (2009),
Top Home-Based: #12 (2013), #15 (2012), #24 (2011), #17 (2010), #15 (2009),
America’s Top Global: #81 (2011), #53 (2010), #60 (2009),

Let Home Helpers & Direct Link Create a Customized Home Care Plan to Fit Your Lifestyle!

Regardless of age or ability, you value your independence. Whether you’re a family caregiver or could benefit from assistance yourself, Home Helpers of Greer, SC can make your life easier by providing home care services, including companion care, elderly care and respite care, in the comfort of home so you can enjoy aging in place. From a few hours a week to 24/7 care, we’ll tailor a flexible care plan to fit your needs and budget. At Home Helpers of Greer, SC, we’re more than just caregivers – we’re family.

– See more at: http://greerhomecare.com/#sthash.E2zTEfZz.dpuf