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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Comfort Keepers vs CareBuilders at Home including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $157,500 - $245,000 | $100,400 - $155,500 |
Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $39,500 |
Royalty Fee | 3-5% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1998 | 1982 |
Year Franchised | 1999 | 0 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
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 | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | Finance, marketing, operational training available monthly | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising | - |
Operations | Franchise can be started from home. International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
If you have the desire to own and operate a home care business and make a difference in the rapidly growing senior care/home care market, then we encourage you to take the next step and learn more about CareBuilders at Home by contacting us today.