Direct Link/Home Helpers vs Security 101 Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Direct Link/Home Helpers vs Security 101 including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Direct Link/Home Helpers Franchise
Security 101 Franchise
Investment $97,100 - $139,250$130,100 - $235,000
Franchise Fee $39,900$59,500
Royalty Fee -6%-4%
Advertising Fee -0.5%
Year Founded 19962003
Year Franchised 19972007
Term Of Agreement --
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Business Experience Requirements
 
Direct Link/Home Helpers Franchise
Security 101 Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Direct Link/Home Helpers Franchise
Security 101 Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Equipment -/--/-
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Training & Support
 
Direct Link/Home Helpers Franchise
Security 101 Franchise
Training - On-The-Job Training: 80 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours
Support -Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software
Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Direct Link/Home Helpers Franchise
Security 101 Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

About Direct Link/Home Helpers

Direct Link Affiliated with Home Helpers.

Direct Link/Home Helpers is a Canadian domestic placement agency, established in 1978, with a broad range of experienced and skilled nannies, caregivers, housekeepers and house managers. We service the Greater Toronto Area. We can provide overseas live-in caregivers for clients across Canada.

We're successful because we listen to our clients and understand their needs. Then we send only top quality helpers who fit those needs. Our clients stay with us because we give them the right person for the job, every time.

Our goal is to help simplify your life. Whether you need help with your children, elderly parent or loved one, we are here to help. We provide full profile listings for nannies, caregivers, housekeepers or other home helpers that will help you maintain your home.

About Security 101

As an industry professional specializing in sales, operations, or technical, you can count on Security 101® to provide you with the framework to operate your own integration company. You’ve made security your work. Now make it your business.

You bring the passion and we'll supply the training and support you need to build a Security 101® franchise in your locale. In fact, you’ll discover that many of our franchisees come from outside of the security industry. Will you be the next?

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