Comfort Keepers vs Keepsake Companions Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Comfort Keepers vs Keepsake Companions including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Comfort Keepers Franchise
Keepsake Companions Franchise
Investment $157,500 - $245,000$57,671 - $116,521
Franchise Fee $50,000$33,721
Royalty Fee 3-5%5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19982009
Year Franchised 19992012
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Comfort Keepers Franchise
Keepsake Companions Franchise
Experience -

Experience in providing care and in running a business will be extremely helpful. Also, we feel these skills will be very advantageous to a franchisee.  Compassion for seniors, and people in general. An entrepreneurial mindset. A desire to serve others and your community. Being comfortable with people and a good communicator. Willing to sell.


Financing Options
 
Comfort Keepers Franchise
Keepsake Companions Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-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
 
Comfort Keepers Franchise
Keepsake Companions Franchise
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.

absentee or part time owner? NO

Expansion Plans
 
Comfort Keepers Franchise
Keepsake Companions Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Comfort Keepers

Comfort Keepers is based in Irvine, CA and provides seniors with non-medical care. The company offers companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, grocery shopping, recreational activities and other services to individuals and couples still living in their own home.

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About Keepsake Companions

Husband and wife team, Kristen and Henri Chazaud, founded Keepsake Companions in 2009 to "improve lives, one household at a time." The start up costs of $33,721 includes systems, training and support in a number of areas that include:  Office operations, hiring and scheduling. Pre-Opening guide, and trainings in San Diego and on site. A "Keepsake Coach" to guide you for the first three months. Daily operations manual and employee handbook.Keepsake Companion development and client care systems. "Culinary Companion" development. Marketing strategy, collateral materials and personal website.

Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee