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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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