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Firstat Nursing Services

801 Village Blvd., # 303
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
800#: (800) 845-7828
Tel: (561) 689-7100
Fax: (561) 689-4057
E-Mail:
Web Site: www.firstatnursingservices.com
Contact: Ms. Kerry Torres, Vice President


We are the provider of nurses and aides to patients in their homes and institutions. The niche is high-tech and continuous homecare. Additionally, we provide staff to hospitals in critical care areas.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1989; First Franchise: 1990
Franchise Units: 33
Company-Owned Units: 2
Total Units: 35
Distribution: U.S. -- 34; Canada -- 1; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 18 States, 1 Province
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 4 in FL, 4 in MN, 4 in OH
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 20
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 5, 1, 3, 1, 5 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: All States
Average Number of Employees: 5 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,500 SF; SF,SC,Professional Office Blg. (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $200K
Total Investment: $200K; Average Total Investment: $200K
Minimum Net Worth: $N/A
Fees: Franchise: $25K; Average Franchise Fee: $25K
Royalty: 0.3-0.5%
Advertising: N/A

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 5/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Encourage Conversions: Yes
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: Yes(I) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 15
On-Going Support: C,D,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 5 Days Home Office; 5 Days Franchisee Location.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: No

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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