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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Sarah Adult Day Services vs Homekeepers International 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 | $43,000 - $50,000 |
Franchise Fee | $34,900 | $19,500 |
Royalty Fee | 10% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1985 | 1999 |
Year Franchised | 2000 | 1999 |
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 | * Assistance from our Director of Development to set up and organize your office. * Assistance from our Director of Human Resources to find and hire employees that fit our mission of providing our clients with the best quality care available. * Assistance from our Director of Sales and Marketing to help you establish a marketing plan and advertise your business. * Initial and on-going training. * Continuous and on-going operational support. * Technical assistance to set up your records, financial operations and other computer programs. * Use of the HomeKeepers International® federally registered trademark and logo. * Other services that is unique to the parent company, such as ordering client medical supplies and equipment, legal services, and financial advisement for clients. * Networking opportunities. * Opportunity to attend state, regional and national meetings. |
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 | - |
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.
HomeKeepers International® has put together the perfect franchise program just for you! By utilizing the experience and backgrounds of its key executive staff, we offer our franchisees a wealth of resources and knowledge to help them grow their business. Not only do our franchisees enjoy a wide variety of training opportunities, our on-going support allows for technical tools and training, start up support, marketing and advertising support, and finding the right employees that project the care that we instill in all our clients. Over the next decade, in-home care will be one of the fastest growing fields in the United States. Become a HomeKeepers International® franchisee be a key to providing quality home care to others.