Keepsake Companions vs Senior Care Authority Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Keepsake Companions Franchise
Senior Care Authority Franchise
Investment $57,671 - $116,521$20,000 - $245,400
Franchise Fee $33,721$10,000 - $52,500
Royalty Fee 5%8%
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 20092009
Year Franchised 20122014
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Keepsake Companions Franchise
Senior Care Authority 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.

Although professional service or sales experience can be a plus – Senior Care Authority will provide you with hands-on technical training before you open your “doors” for business and will be there for you every step of the way as you learn how to run and operate your location.

Financing Options

 
Keepsake Companions Franchise
Senior Care Authority Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Keepsake Companions Franchise
Senior Care Authority Franchise
Training -Our training program incorporates a self-paced home study industry curriculum including training taught by specialists in nursing, geriatric care, assisted living, in-home care, dementia, hospital administration, elder law attorneys and placement. Further training includes technology and business development, territory development training and mentoring. Upon completion of training, a 3-day site-visit at your location and a one-on-one coaching and mentoring program for 3+ months. All franchisees receive ongoing mentoring for the life of their franchise as needed.
Support --
Marketing -Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations

absentee or part time owner? NO

Absentee Ownership Allowed

Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 3


Expansion Plans

 
Keepsake Companions Franchise
Senior Care Authority Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

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

About Senior Care Authority

Senior Care Authority has a unique franchised organization that has a national network of professionals helping families locate the best long-term living options for their loved ones.  We’ve establish confidence from our clients by meeting them personally and guiding them through often difficult decisions in the placement process. Our reputation is untarnished in each community we operate in, provide dependable, reliable marketing and referrals to generate new customers and leverage technology, systems and processes that have been proven to produce consistent and profitable results.
Our Primary Services:
Senior Placement
ElderCare Consulting

Why Senior Care Authority?

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Senior Care Authority® business is between $20,000 and $82,400. This includes between $10,000 to $53,150 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Senior Care Authority® Multi-Unit business will be between $105,000 and $245,400, with a minimum of $95,650 and a maximum of $216,150 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates.

Veteran Incentives  Royalty fees waived for first year

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