@Work HelpingHands Services vs Acti-Kare Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of @Work HelpingHands Services vs Acti-Kare including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
@Work HelpingHands Services Franchise
Acti-Kare Franchise
Investment $152,000 - $211,500$31,905 - $52,155
Franchise Fee $35,000$19,750 - $34,750
Royalty Fee 2.6%-6.5%3-5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19902007
Year Franchised 20032007
Term Of Agreement 10 years7 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years7 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
@Work HelpingHands Services Franchise
Acti-Kare Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    @Work HelpingHands Services Franchise
    Acti-Kare Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
    Receivables Yes/No-/Yes
    Payroll Yes/No-/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    @Work HelpingHands Services Franchise
    Acti-Kare Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 32 hours Classroom Training: 32 hours Additional Training: Meetings Classroom Training: 30 hours
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet PlatformFranchisees have a toll free number to call anytime for ongoing support with the business and much more, including: Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Email marketingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    60% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    @Work HelpingHands Services Franchise
    Acti-Kare Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About @Work HelpingHands Services

    @WORK's Franchise Offering Includes All Four Programs for One Franchise Fee @WORK Personnel * 98% of companies use some form of personnel staffing * Predominately staffs employees in administrative and industrial fields * 3 million people per day are employed by staffing companies * 79% of staffing employees work full time, virtually the same as the rest of the work force

     @WORK Medical * Mostly staffs employees in the health care field such as nurses and allied healthcare workers * With a shortage of nurses and the new healthcare reform this program is in high demand * Recession resistant

     @WORK HelpingHands * Provides non-medical home care and service assistants to individuals who desire help doing daily tasks * Offers four services: Daily Living Assistance & Senior Services; Personal Concierge; Homemaker's Services; and Parent's Helper * 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to grow old in their home

    @WORK Search * Provides a full-service, direct-hire recruiting franchise opportunity * Recruits highly sought accounting, engineering, information systems, human resource, and sales professionals

    Veterans Discount: 20% off Franchise Fee

    About Acti-Kare

    Let Acti-Kare turn your dreams of small business ownership into reality! Acti-Kare franchisees provide seniors superior caregiving services in the comfort of their own homes. Franchise owners manage a staff of caregivers that help our clients live happier, more active lives.
     *A Proven Home Based Model
     *Low overhead. No office needed.
     *We Furnish the Qualified Caregivers
     *We provide franchisees with their initial pre-screened staff.
     *Access to Our Referral Networks
     *Acti-Kare has developed relationships with National partners for referrals.
     *Caregiver Training Program
     *Our proprietary on-line certification program ensures your caregivers are thoroughly trained.
     *National Advertising Program/Marketing Support
     *Our principals have a combined 65+ years of consumer and business to business marketing experience.
     *Our Call Center, Your Competitive Advantage We can answer all incoming calls for your franchise during business hours. Our service "sells" your potential clients and schedules your enrollment meetings using a web-based calendar. By utilizing our call center, franchises never miss an opportunity for a client and create time to focus on the growth and management of their business.
     Acti-Kare principals currently operate two related service franchises that consistently rank among the top 200 franchise systems in the world. In 2010 Acti-Kare was selected to be among the top 500 franchises in North America according to Entrepreneur Magazine. Now is The Perfect Time to Join Us! Our proven processes, expert marketing, in-depth training and superior franchise support will help you build your own successful business, one you can be proud of. 
     Interested parties should have at least $19,750 to invest. Call NOW for a FREE information package at 1-888-451-5273

    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee

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