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Comfort Keepers

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development
of minority-owned franchises in the Comfort Keepers system.


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Comfort Keepers

Comfort Keepers is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care to seniors who want to enjoy the comfort of their own homes.  Since the start of the business over a decade ago, Comfort Keepers has been a true American success story. Early on, Comfort Keepers identified a real need in the marketplace for in-home care for seniors and other adults. Today, Comfort Keepers caregivers provide first-rate care to thousands of people across the United States, and it is consistently recognized as one of the top franchise systems in its field.

 

There are basic human needs that transcend age, the most notable being physical and mental health, companionship, independence, peace of mind, security, and – perhaps most importantly – respect and dignity.  Due to its highly selective staff and customized services, Comfort Keepers ensures that these basic needs are met with love and compassion.

 

Operating Units

12/31/2006

12/31/2007

12/31/2008

12/31/2009

12/31/2010

Franchised

508

526

553

565

596

% Change

--

3.5 %

5.1%

2.1%

5.4%

Company-Owned

0

0

0

0

0

% Change

--

0.0%

0.0%

 0.0%

0.0%

Total

508

526

553

565

596

% Change

--

3.5%

5.1%

2.1%

5.4%

Franchised as % of Total

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

 

Investment Required

The fee for a Comfort Keepers franchise is $38,500.

 

Comfort Keepers provides the following range of investments required to open your initial franchise. The range assumes that all items are paid for in cash. To the extent that you choose to finance any of these expense items, your front-end investment could be substantially reduced.

 

Item

Established Low Range

Established High Range

Combined Deposit Fee and Franchise Fee

$38,500

$38,500

Professional Fees

$600

$2,000

Business Premises

$0

$4,000

Furniture and Equipment

$1,680

$4,010

Insurance

$1,850

$3,220

Training Expenses

$1,970

$3,140

Organizational Expenses, Supplies, Printing

$840

$1,390

Telephone, Utility Deposits

$380

$400

Advertising, Marketing and Promotion

$440

$580

Employment Screening

$310

$550

Additional Funds (3 months)

$11,840

$25,290

Total Investment

$58,410

$85,280

 

On-going Expenses

Comfort Keepers franchisees pay a royalty fee based on monthly gross revenues (with a minimum royalty fee of $300 per month). There is a provision for descending royalty from 5% to as low as 3%. The base royalty rate is 5% of revenue.  When plateau levels are achieved, royalty on incremental sales above plateaus may drop to as low as 3%. Other fees include a local advertising fee equal to a minimum of $1,000 monthly.

 

What You Get—Training and Support