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Comfort Keepers

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

Comfort Keepers
6640 Poe Ave., # 200
Dayton, OH 45414-2600
800#: (888) 329-1368
Tel: (937) 264-1933
Fax: (937) 264-3103
E-mail: admin@comfortkeepers.com
Web Site: www.comfortkeepers.com
Contact: Mr. Larry France, Manager, Franchise Development


COMFORT KEEPERS is the service leader, with 97.3% client satisfaction. We provide non-medical, in-home care, such as companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, grocery and clothing shopping, grooming and assistance with recreational activities for the elderly and others who need assistance in daily living.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1999
First Franchise: 1999
Franchise Units: 530
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 530

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 45 States, 3 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 50 in FL, 39 in CA, 37 in OH

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 2 FT + Caregivers (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 600-800 SF; HB, Office Space (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $49-84K
Total Investment: $49-84K Min.
Average Total Investment: $66K
Minimum Net Worth: $125K

Fees
>Franchise: $26.5K
>Average Franchise Fee: $26.5K
>Royalty: 5/4/3% Desc.
>Advertising: 0%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:No
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 28
On-Going Support: B,C,D,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Week Dayton, OH and On-Going.
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.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


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