Keepsake Companions vs Happier At Home Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Keepsake Companions vs Happier At Home including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Keepsake Companions Franchise
Happier At Home Franchise
Investment $57,671 - $116,521$90,500 - $122,200
Franchise Fee $33,721$49,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 2%1%
Year Founded 20092008
Year Franchised 20122015
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Keepsake Companions Franchise
Happier At Home Franchise
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.

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Financing Options
 
Keepsake Companions Franchise
Happier At Home Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Keepsake Companions Franchise
Happier At Home Franchise
Training -On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 64 hours Additional Training: As needed
Support -Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development
Operations

absentee or part time owner? NO

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Expansion Plans
 
Keepsake Companions Franchise
Happier At Home Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Keepsake Companions

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.

Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee

About Happier At Home

  • Happier At Home focuses on doing what we do best; non-medical home care, care advocacy, and placement and management of medication administration machines - and being the best at it. This will make your company stand out among your competition.
  • It’s All in the Name: The Happier At Home name conveys warmth and the desire for what everyone wishes to do; to remain in their home. As a matter of fact, we have new clients call all of the time and say that they chose our company to call from those that they reviewed because they love the name! The Happier At Home name is easy to remember and will prompt phone calls for service. After all, that is what their loved one wants to do, remain Happier At Home! Happier At Home has unique and attractive branding to leave a lasting impression. 
    Veteran Incentives  5% off franchise fee