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Interim HomeStyle Services

INTERIM HOMESTYLE SERVICES is the brand name for non-medical services provided by INTERIM HEALTHCARE, the country's oldest health care franchise organization. Interim franchise owners have one of the highest records of stability with an average collective of 20 years.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1956

Franchising Since:

1966

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	293	93%
Company-Owned Units:	22	7%
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Total Operating Units:	315	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	315	100%	In 39 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	315	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. North Carolina	27
2. Ohio	26
3. Florida	24

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$35-70K
Total Investment:	$35-70K
Average Total Investment:	$52K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$10K
Average Franchise Fee:	$10K
On-Going Royalty:	5%
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	0.25%

Average Number of Employees:

3 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

1,000-1,20060

Preferred Sites:

Home-based

Other Sites:

Exec. Suite

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	100
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Sunrise, FL	1 Week

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	1
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	1
Native American:	N/A
Other:	2
Specific Minority:	Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	No
Overseas:	Yes, Latin America, Mexico, Europe

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: