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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of AristoCare vs Acti-Kare including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $148,900 - $259,400 | $31,905 - $52,155 |
Franchise Fee | $36,000 | $19,750 - $34,750 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 3-5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | 1999 | 2007 |
Year Franchised | 2003 | 2007 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 7 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 7 years |
Renewal Fee | $5K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/Yes |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/Yes |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/Yes |
Receivables | No/Yes | -/Yes |
Payroll | No/Yes | -/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | Additional training available as needed | Classroom Training: 30 hours |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Franchisees 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 | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development |
Operations |
0% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | Yes |
AristoCare is a comprehensive home health agency. We are dedicated to providing quality, reliable, and cost effective care to our clients and their families. All of our offices are locally owned and operated. Our Owner and Founder Dana Rambow, RN, is nationally recognized, specializing in Home Healthcare for over 25 years. AristoCare provides professional staff, which is thoroughly screened, to clients in the comfort of their own home, hospital or facility setting. Our goal is to keep seniors living independently as long as possible, aging with dignity while providing a safe environment. Each case is unique so our care plan is individualized based on the client's needs. Our RN and Service Coordinator are on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our flexibility in providing care, follow-up and communication is what makes AristoCare the agency of choice for many seniors.
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