Interim Healthcare vs Union Ergonomics Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Interim Healthcare Franchise
Union Ergonomics Franchise
Investment $125,500 - $198,500$200,000
Franchise Fee $50,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 3.5% - 5.5%5%
Advertising Fee 0.5%1%
Year Founded 19662007
Year Franchised 19662008
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years + 10
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years + 10
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Interim Healthcare Franchise
Union Ergonomics Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Interim Healthcare Franchise
    Union Ergonomics 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

     
    Interim Healthcare Franchise
    Union Ergonomics Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Regional training -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform-
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development Email marketing-
    Operations 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Interim Healthcare Franchise
    Union Ergonomics Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Interim Healthcare

    Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation's first and finest healthcare franchise organization. Through a comprehensive network of more than 300 independently owned franchise offices, Interim HealthCare franchisees are the largest combined provider of community-based home care, health care staffing and hospice services. Interim HealthCare is unique in combining the commitment of local ownership with the support of a national organization that develops innovative programs and quality standards that improve the delivery of service through franchisees that employ thousands of health care workers who serve 50,000 people each day.

    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee
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    #141 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

    About Union Ergonomics

    We at Union Ergonomics are dedicated to help union members work better. Currently union workers have to wait long before obtaining appointments due to popularity of our services and the fact that we are one of the few centers in Canada offering ergonomics services and supplies to workers. We would like to see Union Ergonomics in every corner of the world so all workers could have access to ergonomic services. As such we are franchising this unique concept at a very affordable franchise fee and royalty. We also provide financial assistance to qualified franchisees who need financial help in opening up a new Union Ergonomics location. Everyone; regardless of previous work experience may apply to be a franchisee of Union Ergonomics. You do not have to be a doctor, health professional or have any business background to be a franchisee of Union Ergonomics. You need to be a person dedicated to providing great services to workers. Full training and on-going support will be provided to all franchisees. The following countries have standard ergonomics health coverage for workers. They are the ideal territories to establish an Union Ergonomics franchise. Currently we only accept applications from these countries: Canada (all provinces), United States (all states), Australia, Britain, France, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, Bahamas, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Germany, Austria, Japan, Singapore, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, Portugal, Greece, South Korea, South Africa, and Mexico.