Golden Orchard vs Aging Excellence Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Golden Orchard Franchise
Aging Excellence Franchise
Investment N/A$33,700 - $51,200
Franchise Fee N/A$20,500
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded -1999
Year Franchised -2003
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Golden Orchard Franchise
Aging Excellence Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Golden Orchard Franchise
Aging Excellence Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Golden Orchard Franchise
Aging Excellence Franchise
Training -* Available at headquarters: 1 week

* At franchisee's location: 2 days

* Other training available

Support -* 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 run from home

* 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

* Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 14 - 14

* Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


Expansion Plans

 
Golden Orchard Franchise
Aging Excellence Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Golden Orchard

Golden Orchard Assisted Living provides a beautiful, safe environment in a traditional home-style setting. With only twelve to sixteen residents in each home, we can create an intimate family atmosphere. The intimacy also helps some residents to feel less anxious.

About Aging Excellence

Aging Excellence offers selected individuals the opportunity to own their own business.  To meet our high standards you must be committed to providing quality services, possess a positive caring attitude, and a good sense of humor, be willing to network within a diverse community and have a genuine passion to succeed.
Although helpful, no health care experience is necessary.
                                                      
Founder Profile
Bethany Lawrence RN, BSN CMC, founder and President of Aging Excellence is active in daily operations.  An entrepreneur at heart, Beth is a former Regional Clinical Director/Administrator for a Medicare Certified Home Health company that operated throughout the State of Maine.  Personal experience with her own family and professional assessment of many home health clients made Beth aware of the virtual lack of non-medical services and activities that would allow individuals to maintain their independence and enhance the quality of life during times of illness and throughout the aging process.