PrideStaff vs Preferred HealthStaff Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
PrideStaff Franchise
Preferred HealthStaff Franchise
Investment $143,000 - $233,500$62,120 - $94,661
Franchise Fee $40,000$35,000
Royalty Fee Varies5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19782009
Year Franchised 19952014
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years +5 +5 +5
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years +5 +5 +5
Renewal Fee $1000-


Business Experience Requirements

 
PrideStaff Franchise
Preferred HealthStaff Franchise
Experience

*Do I have a solid business background, with either management or sales experience? *Do I have the desire to make a difference in other's lives? *Is it important to me to be proud of what my business offers to my community, local businesses, and the people my business will put to work? *Can I see myself remaining passionate about my business and staying engaged, as it matures and grows, even though my specific role will evolve? *Am I open to building and running a sales driven business? *Do I have a high energy level? *Am I willing to train, develop, assist and supervise the 'junior' executives that work with me? *Am I comfortable around different levels of people and environments? *Do I find it fascinating to learn how things work, are made, function, etc.? When I was a child, did I like taking field trips to places like the bread factory or something similar? *Do I consider myself to have an engaging personality with a sense of humor, and a zest for life?

If this is you, we might be the right fit!

You are not required to have a background in the healthcare field. We look for you having: A positive attitude and resourcefulness Natural sales abilities and the willingness to go “above and beyond” on behalf of clients We prefer franchise owners who will be directly involved in the operations and growth of their Preferred HealthStaff franchises You may have a spouse, a business partner, or administrative staff assist you with running the business. We expect that franchisees have the right amount of capital to invest in the business.


Financing Options

 
PrideStaff Franchise
Preferred HealthStaff Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables Yes/No-/-
Payroll Yes/No-/-

Training & Support

 
PrideStaff Franchise
Preferred HealthStaff Franchise
Training

The staffing industry provides free training for millions of temporary and contract employees to help meet today's demand for skilled workers. 90% of staffing companies provide free training to their temporary and contract employees. 65% of staffing employees say they developed new or improved work skills through their assignments. 40% of staffing employees say they chose temporary or contract work as a way to obtain employment experience or job training. On-The-Job Training: 80 hours Classroom Training: 80 hours Additional Training: At certified training office

You and two key staff members will receive initial at-home training for up to two weeks in total, covering caregiver training, software training, and more. This will be followed by up to five days of training at our corporate support center, covering additional caregiver and software training, as well as marketing, business management, and other important issues.

Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform

A representative of Preferred HealthStaff will spend up to five days with you during your initial months of operation, assisting you and your staff on-site at your local office. Access to all Preferred HealthStaff's trademarks, and our established business model and procedures. A copy of our confidential operations manual to help you run your franchise business properly on a day-to-day basis.

Marketing Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
Operations Number of Employees Required to Run: 3

We prefer franchise owners who will be directly involved in the operations and growth of their Preferred HealthStaff franchises You may have a spouse, a business partner, or administrative staff assist you with running the business.


Expansion Plans

 
PrideStaff Franchise
Preferred HealthStaff Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoNo

Company Overviews

About PrideStaff

Why Choose PrideStaff? It is not by accident that we have the word "pride" in our name... at PrideStaff, our franchisees are proud to be in a business that puts people to work, helps companies to grow and prosper, and to build a business that is respected in their community. We have a culture that is truly unique in that whether you are looking at our Mission Statement or Core Values, they are so much more to us than slogans on a website. We have them, not because we feel like we have to, but rather they serve as a guide for the decisions we make and direction we follow. The focus is 100% on the client experience we provide on a day to day basis. What that has led to, is consistently being recognized in the top 1% of the staffing industry in Client Loyalty and Talent (Candidate) Loyalty, which of course translates into repeat and referral business. We are a company with a fantastic culture and drive to meet and exceed our clients needs. PrideStaff has also been ranked in Forbes Magazine, for the third straight year, as one of the top five "National Leading Providers" in the Staffing Industry out of a field of more than 7,500 staffing agencies nationwide. FranNet honored PrideStaff with the coveted "Commitment to Excellence" award. Most recently, PrideStaff was awarded the top marketing award by the American Staffing Association for the "High Cost of Mediocrity" marketing program.

Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee
#177 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#378 in Franchise 500 for 2021.

About Preferred HealthStaff

Preferred HealthStaff has been recognized time after time for being the best in the business and for our excellence in customer service. Isn't it time you owned and operated your own business and enjoyed this same recognition and appreciation in your local community? Beyond The TraditionalPreferred HealthStaff got its start as a family owned and operated company built on the idea of providing assistance and care to those who are unable to care for themselves or simply need a little help. Our mission is to provide a better quality of life to people of all ages and abilities who need or want assistance. And our business focus goes beyond the usual home care franchise services: We provide in-home support and services to our clients to help them remain safely in their own homes - from general personal services and companionship, to homemaker, transportation, and other non-traditional services. We provide staffing solutions to health care institutions such as nursing homes. We contract with other home health care agencies and insurance companies to provide licensed medical staff. Most important, our home care franchise opportunities provide you the opportunity to run your own personally and professionally rewarding business, in an industry that is experiencing explosive growth.
To find out more about Preferred HealthStaff home care franchise opportunities, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, request more information, or call or email us at (717) 642-1200 or [email protected]
 
Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee