GEM Health Care vs Keepsake Companions Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
GEM Health Care Franchise
Keepsake Companions Franchise
Investment $79,500 - $109,500$57,671 - $116,521
Franchise Fee $45,000 - $55,000$33,721
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee 2%2%
Year Founded 19942009
Year Franchised 20062012
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
GEM Health Care 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
 
GEM Health Care Franchise
Keepsake Companions Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
GEM Health Care Franchise
Keepsake Companions Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations -

absentee or part time owner? NO

Expansion Plans
 
GEM Health Care Franchise
Keepsake Companions Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About GEM Health Care

GEM Health Care Services, established in 1994, is one of the largest independent and nationally accredited health care agencies in Canada. If you are a health care professional or have a strong business background, this is an opportunity for new challenges and rewarding returns. We're a sound business model with a proven track record reinforced by our information management system. Our franchises are backed by the growth of private health care and our aging population!
If you like being your own boss and are passionate about health care, a GEM Franchise might be what you’re looking for. We can offer you the independence of being a small business owner and the benefits that come from being part of a business network.

Contact us to learn all about opening your own health care services franchise.

GEM franchises offer homecare and staff relief  services 24 hours a day / 7 days a week basis.

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