Comfort Keepers vs MEDIchair Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Comfort Keepers Franchise
MEDIchair Franchise
Investment $157,500 - $245,000$350,000
Franchise Fee $50,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 3-5%5% of annual gross sales
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19981985
Year Franchised 1999-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Comfort Keepers Franchise
MEDIchair Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Comfort Keepers Franchise
MEDIchair Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Comfort Keepers Franchise
MEDIchair Franchise
Training Finance, marketing, operational training available monthly-
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 Franchise can be started from home. International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.-

Expansion Plans

 
Comfort Keepers Franchise
MEDIchair Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion YesNo

Company Overviews

About Comfort Keepers

Comfort Keepers is based in Irvine, CA 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.

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About MEDIchair

MEDIchair, a LifeMark Health Management company, is North America's largest and fastest growing Home Medical Equipment (HME) franchise company with stores coast-to-coast across Canada. MEDIchair stores carry a comprehensive line of products including wheelchairs, scooters, lift chairs, bathroom safety products, home accessibility solutions and soft/disposable personal health care products such as incontinence supplies, wound care, compression and bracing. These specialty products are designed to enhance the quality of life for people experiencing disabilities, injuries, surgeries and aging. MEDIchair prides itself on providing caring, knowledgeable and highly trained consultants committed to finding the right home health care product solution for each customer.