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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Sarah Adult Day Services vs A Better Solution including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $261,000 - $280,000 | $91,300 - $167,350 |
Franchise Fee | $34,900 | $42,750 |
Royalty Fee | 10% | 4% |
Advertising Fee | - | 1% |
Year Founded | 1985 | 1998 |
Year Franchised | 2000 | 2003 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | Q:Do I need a health care background to manage the center? A:No. Some of our most successful franchisees have business, marketing and/or sales backgrounds. Having a formal healthcare background and/or training is not necessary. Prior franchise experience is helpful. Q:Do I have to be on site to manage the daily operations of my center? A:No, we will assist you in hiring an Executive Director who will manage the center. You will be expected to have weekly meetings and unannounced visits to your center to ensure your Executive Director is fulfilling their obligations. | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/Yes | -/- |
Payroll | No/Yes | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations | - |
Marketing | Ad slicks, National media | - |
Operations |
50% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 15
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | No |
At SarahCare Adult Day Care, we create a vibrant and social community for your senior loved one to enjoy their day while receiving the care and support they need. Because our care is provided in centers with a specially trained staff, we can handle your loved one's complex health-related needs. Family caregivers will have peace of mind knowing their aging parent or senior loved one is spending the day in a safe, fun and socially engaging environment while receiving expert care. For you, we simplify and co-ordinate their care so you can spend time enjoying being with your aging loved one instead of feeling stressed and overwhelmed trying to manage their health. For them, we handle the difficult issues that in-home care and assisted living won't and usually aren't qualified to handle - at a cost that is significantly less than other care options such as assisted living, in-home care and nursing home care.
We all need care at some point in our lives to cope with the demands and different aspects of daily living. This is especially true for our loved ones who are suffering from the effects of aging, disability, injury or surgery. A Better Solution is a a non-medical home care agency you can trust. We provide homemakers, companions and sitters to take care of your loved ones for you. Our services here at A Better Solution can be made available for temporary and/or long term care for clients who may need assistance with tasks of daily activities in their own residence or in a facility. A Better Solution is an advocate of individualized sensitive care to meet the individual needs of our diverse range of clients. Our services can be made flexible for certain arrangement in order to cater to special requests and many more. We go beyond our scope because we believe in building our strengths by putting ourselves in other people’s shoes. Through these, we hope to be able to make our clients happy and improve their quality of living.