CareMinders vs Keepsake Companions Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
CareMinders Franchise
Keepsake Companions Franchise
Investment $138,100 - $199,000$57,671 - $116,521
Franchise Fee $39,000$33,721
Royalty Fee 3.75%-5%5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 20042009
Year Franchised 20042012
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2500-


Business Experience Requirements
 
CareMinders 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
 
CareMinders Franchise
Keepsake Companions Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/--/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
CareMinders Franchise
Keepsake Companions Franchise
Training Having the tools and systems in place to build and manage your business is paramount and our five day training course is extremely thorough.-
Support We provide you with a copy of the official CareMinders� Home Care operations manual is your blueprint to building and growing your CareMinders� Home Care franchise. We found the best home care software company in the U.S. to provide our franchisees with a complete business application for the daily management of their business. You will never be alone. Our team will provide continued training and support for all aspects of the business.-
Marketing We have the marketing pieces, programs and other tools you will use to create the marketplace recognition you will achieve and assist you in attracting new customers and increased revenues.-
Operations -

absentee or part time owner? NO

Expansion Plans
 
CareMinders Franchise
Keepsake Companions Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About CareMinders

Life At Home Is The Key To Independence
CareMinders Franchisees offer both Medical and Non-Medical home care: companionship, personal , skilled care and related home support services and assistance to all ages of handicapped, convalescing and dependant individuals in their own homes, and when permitted, in nursing homes, hospitals, assisted care facilities and other medical settings.CareMinders Home Care is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life through delivering compassionate skilled and non-medical care to clients at home by trained and dedicated staff who continuously strive for excellence. We provide for the safety and security of clients, regardless of age, by offering personalized care and related home support services as well as harmonious companionship. We build relationships beginning with the very first encounter with a goal of providing the highest quality of care, second to none. We offer a wide range of both long and short term assistance to our clients, regardless of age. You or your loved one may have a temporary or permanent disability or illness, or may just be in need of someone to assist with a variety of services. Examples of the skilled and non-medical services we provide include the following: *Nursing Services *Personal Care Services *Live-In Services *Therapeutic Services *Counseling Services *Multiple Revenue Stream Opportunities *Many more services customized to meet the needs of our clients

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