AristoCare vs Keepsake Companions Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of AristoCare vs Keepsake Companions including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
AristoCare Franchise
Keepsake Companions Franchise
Investment $148,900 - $259,400$57,671 - $116,521
Franchise Fee $36,000$33,721
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19992009
Year Franchised 20032012
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
AristoCare Franchise
Keepsake Companions Franchise
Experience -

Experience in providing care and in running a business will be extremely helpful. Also, we feel these skills will be very advantageous to a franchisee.  Compassion for seniors, and people in general. An entrepreneurial mindset. A desire to serve others and your community. Being comfortable with people and a good communicator. Willing to sell.


Financing Options

 
AristoCare Franchise
Keepsake Companions Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/Yes-/-
Payroll No/Yes-/-

Training & Support

 
AristoCare Franchise
Keepsake Companions Franchise
Training Additional training available as needed-
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

absentee or part time owner? NO


Expansion Plans

 
AristoCare Franchise
Keepsake Companions Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About AristoCare

AristoCare is a comprehensive home health agency. We are dedicated to providing quality, reliable, and cost effective care to our clients and their families. All of our offices are locally owned and operated. Our Owner and Founder Dana Rambow, RN, is nationally recognized, specializing in Home Healthcare for over 25 years. AristoCare provides professional staff, which is thoroughly screened, to clients in the comfort of their own home, hospital or facility setting. Our goal is to keep seniors living independently as long as possible, aging with dignity while providing a safe environment. Each case is unique so our care plan is individualized based on the client's needs. Our RN and Service Coordinator are on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our flexibility in providing care, follow-up and communication is what makes AristoCare the agency of choice for many seniors.

About Keepsake Companions

Husband and wife team, Kristen and Henri Chazaud, founded Keepsake Companions in 2009 to "improve lives, one household at a time." The start up costs of $33,721 includes systems, training and support in a number of areas that include:  Office operations, hiring and scheduling. Pre-Opening guide, and trainings in San Diego and on site. A "Keepsake Coach" to guide you for the first three months. Daily operations manual and employee handbook.Keepsake Companion development and client care systems. "Culinary Companion" development. Marketing strategy, collateral materials and personal website.

Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee