Business Description

Own a business that helps people - that is what it means to start a homecare business with GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE. We help older adults and the disabled remain in the comfort of home by referring caregivers who provide companionship and assistance with personal care needs. We succeed because we provide the highest-quality homecare. We keep overhead low and pay our caregivers well. Our priority is to thoroughly support our existing offices, so the on-going support is unprecedented in the industry.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1982

Franchising Since:  1984

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	84	84.8%
Company-Owned Units:	15	15.2%
Total Operating Units:	99	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 2 Asian-American: 1 Hispanic: 1 Native American: 0 Other: 1 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. We have a coprorate staff that is racially and culturally diverse and we would like our franchisees to better reflect this appreciation for diversity.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 97 98% In 17 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 2 2% In 1 Foreign Countries   Total: 99 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Massachusetts	7
2. New Jersey	17
3. Pennsylvania	20

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$NA
Cash Investment:	$30-52K
Total Investment:	$30-52K
Average Total Investment:	$35K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$14.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$15K
On-Going Royalty:	3-4%
Average Royalty:	3%
Advertising Fee:	NA

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	N/A
General Business Experience:	N/A
Specific Industry Experience:	N/A
Formal Education:	N/A
Psychological Profile:	N/A
Personal Interview(s):	N/A
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	7 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
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:	13
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	Yes
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Corporate Office	5 Days
2. Franchisee's Location	1-2 Days
3. Franchisee's Location	1-2 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: U.S.: Yes, 48 States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Griswold Special Care.