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Griswold Special Care



Griswold Special Care
717 Bethlehem Pk., # 300
Erdenheim, PA 19038
      Top100

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Business Description

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

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

95

91.3%
Company-Owned Units:98.7%
 
Total Operating Units:
104
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:10399%In 18 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:11%In 1 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
104
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Pennsylvania20
2. New Jersey17
3. Ohio10

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $250K
Cash Investment:$33-60K
Total Investment:$33-60K
Average Total Investment:$48K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$33K
Average Franchise Fee:$33K
On-Going Royalty:3-5%
Average Royalty:0%
Advertising Fee:$100 gross billings/mo** NTE $300
 
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

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:4
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:7 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 0 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff: 15
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?No
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:Brochures, Television Ads
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:Ongoing coaching, timely and innovative initiative
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Not Applicable
 
Training:
1. Corporate Office5 Days
2. Franchisee's Location1-2 Days
3. Franchisee's Location1-2 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:

Yes, 20-30 offices
Canada:Yes, Possibly
Overseas:No
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