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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of CareMinders including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
| Start-Up Costs and Fees | ||
| Investment | $138,100 - $199,000 | |
| Franchise Fee | $39,000 | |
| Royalty Fee | 3.75%-5% | |
| Advertising Fee | - | |
| Year Founded | 2004 | |
| Year Franchised | 2004 | |
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | |
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | |
| Renewal Fee | $2500 | |
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 Business Experience Requirements | ||
| Experience | - | |
| Financing Options | ||
| In-House/3rd Party | ||
| Franchise Fees | No/No | |
| Start-up Costs | No/No | |
| Equipment | No/- | |
| Inventory | No/No | |
| Receivables | No/No | |
| Payroll | No/No | |
| Training & Support | ||
| Training | Having the tools and systems in place to build and manage your business is paramount and our five day training course is extremely thorough. | |
| Support | We provide you with a copy of the official CareMinders� Home Care operations manual is your blueprint to building and growing your CareMinders� Home Care franchise. We found the best home care software company in the U.S. to provide our franchisees with a complete business application for the daily management of their business. You will never be alone. Our team will provide continued training and support for all aspects of the business. | |
| Marketing | We have the marketing pieces, programs and other tools you will use to create the marketplace recognition you will achieve and assist you in attracting new customers and increased revenues. | |
| Operations | - | |
| Expansion Plans | ||
| US Expansion | - | |
| Canada Expansion | No | |
| International Expansion | No | |