Keepsake Companions vs A Place At Home Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Keepsake Companions Franchise
A Place At Home Franchise
Investment $57,671 - $116,521$58,520 - $153,087
Franchise Fee $33,721$34,089 - $77,927
Royalty Fee 5%4.5% -5.5%
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 20092016
Year Franchised 20122017
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Keepsake Companions Franchise
A Place At Home 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.

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Financing Options
 
Keepsake Companions Franchise
A Place At Home Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
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Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
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Training & Support
 
Keepsake Companions Franchise
A Place At Home Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations

absentee or part time owner? NO

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Expansion Plans
 
Keepsake Companions Franchise
A Place At Home Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

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 A Place At Home

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A Place At Home Franchise was founded to assist caring, entrepreneurial-minded people in realizing the freedom and satisfaction that comes with owning their own business. A Place At Home co-founders are able to provide potential franchisees the unique knowledge of possessing real, actual experience in building a senior-focused care company.