Business Description

Non-medical home care services for seniors and physically challenged individuals of all ages. Turnkey home care franchise operations for aspiring professionals. The broadest array of non-medical home care services in the field. Largest protected territories in the industry - up to 400,000 at no additional cost. Daily support of new franchises.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1996

Franchising Since:  2001

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	88	98.9%
Company-Owned Units:	1	1.1%
Total Operating Units:	89	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.: 89 100% In 26 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 89 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. California	13
2. New Jersey	6
3. Texas	6

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$NA
Cash Investment:	$35K
Total Investment:	$53-73K
Average Total Investment:	$63K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$24.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$24K
On-Going Royalty:	5-3% (Decl.)
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 12 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 250-450

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Other Sites: Office Suite

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
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:	12
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Indirect
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:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
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. Bloomfield Hills, MI	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 24 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from ComForcare Senior Services.