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Griswold Special Care

Since 1982, has helped individuals stay independent in their own homes. During an era with limited home care resources for older family members, was one of the first companies in the United States to offer non-medical home care services. Griswold’s caring philosophy, combining high standards with affordability, has made the company name synonymous with top quality service. The unique market niche (personal care, supportive care and homemaking services) has resulted in national coverage from broadcasts like NBC's Today show and publications like Forbes, Entrepreneur and Success magazines. The combination of Griswold’s decades-long reputation, state-of-the art training program and focus on quality make one of the most trusted names in the home care industry.

 

As more people realize that home care is a feasible and affordable alternative to entering a care facility, the home care industry is becoming one of the fastest growing industries in America. Furthermore, as the segment of the population composed of older adults increases, this growth trend is expected to increase dramatically over the next decade.

 

Operating Units

12/31/2006

12/31/2007

12/31/2008

Franchised

63

67

80

% Change

--

6.3%

19.4%

Company-Owned

12

15

14

% Change

--

25.0%

-6.7%

Total

75

82

94

% Change

--

9.3%

14.6%

Franchised as % of Total

84.00%

81.71%

85.11%

 

Investment Required

The franchise fee for a Griswold Special Care store is $33,000.

 

Griswold Special Care provides the following range of investments required to open your initial franchise.

 

Item

Established Low Range

Established High Range

Franchise Fee

$33,000

$33,000

Training Expenses

$1,000

$2,5000

Real Estate Improvements

$250

$1,000

Equipment

$500

$2,000

Signage

$250

$500

Insurance

$2,500

$5,000

Miscellaneous Opening Costs

$5,000

$85,000

License, Permit Registration or Certificate Costs

$0

$2,000

Additional Funds (6-18 months)

$13,000

$16,500

Total Investment

$55,500

$71,000

 

On-going Expenses

Griswold Special Care franchisees pay an ongoing royalty fee and a marketing and branding fund fee.  Please refer to the Griswold Special Care FDD for more detailed information.

 

What You Get—Training and Support

Franchisees are provided with a world-class training program at Griswold’s Home Care Academy, providing them with everything they need to know to start up and grow their offices.  The week-long, intensive corporate training covers every detail of Griswold’s proven system and includes assistance in navigating the often complicated licensure process (where required).

 

After corporate training, Griswold provides two on-site visits within the first twelve months of operation, and ongoing visits at their expense.  Griswold’s unparalleled support includes biannual conferences, an annual summer workshop series, an eight-week new Office Quick Start Program and ongoing teleconferences.  Franchisees have access to phone and email support.

 

Territory

Griswold Special Care grants exclusive territories with an average of more than 400,000 in total population and no cap on the over 65 demographic.