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Homewatch CareGivers Franchise

In-home personal care services

Biochemist Paul A. Sauer founded Homewatch in 1973. The company's clients include the elderly, people recovering from illnesses and people being rehabilitated after injuries. Caregivers provide nonmedical and limited health care services.

Please Note: The operators of Homewatch CareGivers, may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Homewatch CareGivers website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Homewatch CareGivers franchise?

Total Investment: $33,300-$67,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $23,900
Royalty Fee: 3-5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

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Homewatch CareGivers News

Homewatch International Announces Central American Franchise Opening
Homewatch International, offering Homewatch CareGivers franchises, has announced the formal opening of its first Central American franchise, providing independence and peace-of-mind through professional in-home care services. The new franchise is operated by HWCG Central American Services S.A., ... more

What To Know Before Entering The Homecare Business
The homecare industry is booming. Why, you may ask? Two key factors include our desire to remain in the comfort of our own homes as we age, and the aging of the population. While the number of people age 65 and older has increased dramatically, life expectancy has doubled in the last century. It is ... more

Who Is The Ideal Homecare Business Owner?
First, an interested party needs to decide whether this business is right for them. Our experience in this business has taught us to look for particular skill sets in potential homecare business owners. A candidate must possess entrepreneurial spirit and a willingness to take a risk. Frequently, we ... more

Joining A Franchise Organization
Partnering with an experienced franchisor in the homecare business can offer many benefits over starting an independent business. Most important, it allows a business owner to tap into a proven system. Franchisors offer structure to enable business owners to succeed quickly, through training, ongoin... more

Going It Alone
Some business owners want to do things their own way, without having to follow a system. They may prefer to do everything- branding, developing marketing collateral and establishing policy and procedures- on their own and answer only to themselves. Additionally, the independent business owner may pr... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Homewatch CareGivers open? 1973
When did Homewatch CareGivers start franchising? 1986

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	68	2	5	1
2004	67	2	6	0
2003	40	0	3	1
2002	23	0	1	1
2001	18	0	1	1

Expansion Plans

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming,

International: Asia, Canada, Eastern Europe, Mexico, Philippines, Western Europe,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Business Operations

15% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 30

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Marketing skills

Industry experience helpful, compassionate, people-oriented, sales, manager

• Senior/In-home Care Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $25K to $50K

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