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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of We Care Health Services vs Keepsake Companions including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $125,000 - $150,000 | $57,671 - $116,521 |
Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $33,721 |
Royalty Fee | - | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | 1984 | 2009 |
Year Franchised | 1986 | 2012 |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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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 |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | - | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | - | absentee or part time owner? NO |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | Yes | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
At We Care, we understand that seniors, and others who need care and support, enjoy an improved quality-of-life when they continue living at home in familiar surroundings. That’s why we’ve created the most professional, compassionate and attentive home care program in Canada. And it’s how we’ve grown into Canada’s largest independently owned home health service.
We’re locally based, so we understand your community and its history. We know the area’s unique character. Our own families are growing up here and in many instances, our parents and grandparents have helped shape the community’s history.
On the bigger scale, we’re nationally linked, with over 50 locations across Canada. We share successful practices, provide exclusive services, and are there when you need us.
It’s our compassion, along with the resourcefulness of a professional national network, that make us the care provider of choice for thousands of families all across Canada.
Established in 1984, We Care Health Services is now Canada's largest franchise system in the health care industry. We Care franchisees benefit from exploding demand for our services due to aging populations and government cutbacks, as well as the extensive support and infrastructure required to supply that demand.
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.