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Griswold Special Care
GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE refers Caregivers with a wide range of professional experience who care for older adults, people recovering from illness or surgery, and those living with conditions like Arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS, and Cancer. Caregiver services include personal care (bathing, continence care, dressing, mouth care), homemaking (cooking, light housekeeping, laundry), and companionship (shopping, errands, friendly conversation). Caregivers work with people who live in their own homes, in hospitals, nursing homes, or assisted living facilities. Services are available on an hourly, overnight, or live-in basis 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Senior care is a hot industry with a growing demand over the next 20 years, as the population of older adults increases dramatically. With low overhead and no inventory or expensive landlord leases, home care is an affordable opportunity that lets you make a difference in your community.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1982
Franchising Since:
1984
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
146
94.2%
Company-Owned Units:
9
5.8%
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Total Operating Units:
155
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
155
100%
In 18 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 155 Foreign Countries
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Total:
155
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Pennsylvania
20
2. New Jersey
17
3. Ohio
10
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$250K
Cash Investment:
$33-60K
Total Investment:
$75-95K
Average Total Investment:
$80K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$39,500K
Average Franchise Fee:
$39K
On-Going Royalty:
3-5%
Average Royalty:
0%
Advertising Fee:
$200 gross billings/mo** NTE
Average Number of Employees:
3-5 (in office) Full-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
minimum 150
Preferred Sites:
Storefront, Home-based
Other Sites:
HB OK where laws permit, Commercial space
Encourage Conversions?
No
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
No
Size of Corporate Staff:
20
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?
No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Brochures, Television Ads
Additional Services:
None Specified
Other Marketing Support:
Ongoing coaching, timely and innovative initiative
Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time. We have a coprorate staff that is racially and culturally diverse and we would like our franchisees to better reflect this appreciation for diversity.
