Business Description

GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE refers Caregivers with a wide range of professional experience who care for older adults, people recovering from illness or surgery, and those living with conditions like Arthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, ALS, and Cancer. Caregiver services include personal care (bathing, continence care, dressing, mouth care), homemaking (cooking, light housekeeping, laundry), and companionship (shopping, errands, friendly conversation). Caregivers work with people who live in their own homes, in hospitals, nursing homes, or assisted living facilities. Services are available on an hourly, overnight, or live-in basis 24 hours per day, seven days a week. Senior care is a hot industry with a growing demand over the next 20 years, as the population of older adults increases dramatically. With low overhead and no inventory or expensive landlord leases, home care is an affordable opportunity that lets you make a difference in your community.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1982

Franchising Since:  1984

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	146	94.2%
Company-Owned Units:	9	5.8%
Total Operating Units:	155	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 5 Asian-American: 1 Hispanic: 2 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.: 155 100% In 18 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 155 Foreign Countries   Total: 155 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Pennsylvania	20
2. Ohio	10
3. New Jersey	17

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$33-60K
Total Investment:	$75-95K
Average Total Investment:	$80K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$39,500K
Average Franchise Fee:	$39K
On-Going Royalty:	3-5%
Average Royalty:	0%
Advertising Fee:	$200 gross billings/mo** NTE

Average Number of Employees: 3-5 (in office) Full-time

Space Needs (in square footage): minimum 150

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Home-based

Other Sites: HB OK where laws permit, Commercial space

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

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:	4
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 0 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:	20
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:	Brochures, Television Ads
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	Ongoing coaching, timely and innovative initiative
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:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Franchisee's Location	1-2 Days
2. Franchisee's Location	1-2 Days
3. Corporate Office	7 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: U.S.: Yes, 40 offices Canada: Yes, N/A Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Griswold Special Care.