Business Description

GRANDMA'S LOVING HANDS is an award-winning business system originating out of the work of Linda Rice, who began a home care business in 1999 as a result of her father's struggles with Alzheimer's. Ms. Rice has dedicated herself to serving the needs of families in similar situations. GRANDMA'S LOVING HANDS offers a well-developed and proven business system at an affordable initial investment. GRANDMA'S LOVING HANDS provides complete step-by-step guidance to jump-start your new operation.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1999

Franchising Since:  2004

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	0	0%
Company-Owned Units:	1	100%
Total Operating Units:	1	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 1 100% In 1 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 1 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Michigan	1

Registered in Following Registration States: Michigan

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$150K
Cash Investment:	$13.2-24.9K
Total Investment:	$38.3-49.9K
Average Total Investment:	$44K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 700

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	5
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	3
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
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:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Michigan	10 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:	4
U.S.:	Yes, Michigan Only
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No