Business Description

Today the rapidly-growing senior population is fueling the demand for in-home health services. This demand has created explosive growth in the senior care industry. The ARISTOCARE private duty home care system is a full-service medical business, providing two income streams for non-medical and medical care senior services. ARISTOCARE provides excellent ownership opportunities. No previous experience in home health care is necessary. Comprehensive 2 week training provided.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1999

Franchising Since:  2003

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	2	40%
Company-Owned Units:	3	60%
Total Operating Units:	5	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 0 Asian-American: 0 Hispanic: 0 Native American: 0 Other: 0 Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 5 100% In 2 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 5 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Arizona	3

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Michigan

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$60K
Total Investment:	$148-250K
Average Total Investment:	$199K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$36K
Average Franchise Fee:	$36K
On-Going Royalty:	5%-7%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 600

Preferred Sites: Strip Center

Other Sites: Exec. Suite

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	15
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	N/A
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	Cooperative advertising depending on area
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	At Additional Cost
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. Tucson, AZ Corporate Office	2 Weeks
2. On-Site	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 5 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes Overseas: Yes	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from AristoCare.