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Home Instead Franchise

Nonmedical companionship and home-care services for the elderly

Home Instead Senior Care was founded in 1994 by Paul and Lori Hogan. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, it provides part-time, full-time and live-in nonmedical service for the elderly who can manage their physical needs but require assistance, supervision, light housework and companionship to remain in their homes. Home Instead Senior Care has locations in the United States, Canada and Western Europe, and offers international master franchise opportunities.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Home Instead Franchises?

Total Cost: $47,000 USD -$60,500
Total Franchise Fees: $24,500
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees: Not Available
Term of Agreement: 10 years

Contact Information for Home Instead

Home Instead Senior Care
13330 California St., #200
Omaha, NE
68154

Phone Number: (402)498-4466
Toll Free: (888)484-5759
Fax Number: (402)498-5757

Franchise Homepage:

Home Instead In the Press

No results at this time.

Historical Expansion

In what year did Home Instead begin operations? 1994
When did Home Instead begin selling franchises? 1995

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2005 595 15 78 2
2004 473 13 58 2
2003 417 9 22 2
2002 341 6 9 1
2001 307 2 1 1

Future Expansion

Countries of Interest:

Franchise Financing Information

Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee No No
Initial Start-up Capital No No
Plant, Property, and Equipment No No
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Training & Support

Training
Initial onsite visit
Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Internet referrals, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Ad slicks, National media

Franchise Operation Restrictions

International franchise business owners required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 20% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 85

Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees. (98% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Jason Rager's Inside Information

Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes
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