Business Description

Home Helpers is the leader in Senior and Personal Care. In fact, we were named #1 Senior Care Franchise in North America and "Best of the Best" by Entrepreneur Magazine for the second year in a row! We help Seniors, new mothers and families, those recuperating from illness or injury, and those with lifelong challenges to live independently.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1997

Franchising Since:  1997

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	703	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	703	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 699 99.6% In 43 States Canada: 3 0.4% In 3 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 702 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density

Units

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:	$10K
Cash Investment:	$10K
Total Investment:	$42-73K
Average Total Investment:	$49K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$28.9K
Average Franchise Fee:	$29K
On-Going Royalty:	6-4% Varies
Average Royalty:	5%
Advertising Fee:	$150

Average Number of Employees: NA Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10/10/10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 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:	40
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items, Trade Show Exhibits
Additional Services:	Newsletter, Online Extranet
Other Marketing Support:	Operational Support
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:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Cincinnati, OH	5 Business Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 100 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Home Helpers.