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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Sarah Adult Day Services vs We Care Health Services 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 | $125,000 - $150,000 |
Franchise Fee | $34,900 | $40,000 |
Royalty Fee | 10% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1985 | 1984 |
Year Franchised | 2000 | 1986 |
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 | - |
Canada Expansion | No | Yes |
International Expansion | 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.
At We Care, we understand that seniors, and others who need care and support, enjoy an improved quality-of-life when they continue living at home in familiar surroundings. That’s why we’ve created the most professional, compassionate and attentive home care program in Canada. And it’s how we’ve grown into Canada’s largest independently owned home health service.
We’re locally based, so we understand your community and its history. We know the area’s unique character. Our own families are growing up here and in many instances, our parents and grandparents have helped shape the community’s history.
On the bigger scale, we’re nationally linked, with over 50 locations across Canada. We share successful practices, provide exclusive services, and are there when you need us.
It’s our compassion, along with the resourcefulness of a professional national network, that make us the care provider of choice for thousands of families all across Canada.
Established in 1984, We Care Health Services is now Canada's largest franchise system in the health care industry. We Care franchisees benefit from exploding demand for our services due to aging populations and government cutbacks, as well as the extensive support and infrastructure required to supply that demand.