Interim Healthcare vs MEDIchair Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Interim Healthcare Franchise
MEDIchair Franchise
Investment $125,500 - $198,500$350,000
Franchise Fee $50,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 3.5% - 5.5%5% of annual gross sales
Advertising Fee 0.5%-
Year Founded 19661985
Year Franchised 1966-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Interim Healthcare Franchise
MEDIchair Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Interim Healthcare Franchise
    MEDIchair 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
     
    Interim Healthcare Franchise
    MEDIchair Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Regional training -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform-
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development Email marketing-
    Operations 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Interim Healthcare Franchise
    MEDIchair Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Interim Healthcare

    Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation's first and finest healthcare franchise organization. Through a comprehensive network of more than 300 independently owned franchise offices, Interim HealthCare franchisees are the largest combined provider of community-based home care, health care staffing and hospice services. Interim HealthCare is unique in combining the commitment of local ownership with the support of a national organization that develops innovative programs and quality standards that improve the delivery of service through franchisees that employ thousands of health care workers who serve 50,000 people each day.

    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee
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    #141 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

    About MEDIchair

    MEDIchair, a LifeMark Health Management company, is North America's largest and fastest growing Home Medical Equipment (HME) franchise company with stores coast-to-coast across Canada. MEDIchair stores carry a comprehensive line of products including wheelchairs, scooters, lift chairs, bathroom safety products, home accessibility solutions and soft/disposable personal health care products such as incontinence supplies, wound care, compression and bracing. These specialty products are designed to enhance the quality of life for people experiencing disabilities, injuries, surgeries and aging. MEDIchair prides itself on providing caring, knowledgeable and highly trained consultants committed to finding the right home health care product solution for each customer.