Griswold Special Care
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Griswold Special Care system.
Griswold Special Care
717 Bethlehem Pk., # 300
Erdenheim, PA 19038
800#: (888) 777-7630
Tel: (215) 402-0200
Fax: (215) 402-0202
E-mail: mpatmcclees@griswoldspecialcare.com
Web Site: www.griswoldspecialcare.com
Contact: Mr. Pat McLees, Manager of Development
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
Established: 1982
First Franchise: 1984
Franchise Units: 77
Company-Owned Units: 9
Total Units: 86
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 17 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 20 in PA, 16 in NJ, 7 in MA
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 2
>Hispanic: 1
>Asian-American: 1
>Native American: 0
>Other: 1
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT to Start (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NA SF; HB
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $15-39K
Total Investment: $15-39K
Average Total Investment: $27K
Minimum Net Worth: $NA
Fees
>Franchise: $9K
>Average Franchise Fee: $9K
>Royalty: 3-4%
>Advertising: NA
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 7/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:NA
Lease Negotiation Assistance: NA
Cooperative Advertising: NA
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 12
On-Going Support: C,D,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Week Erdenheim, PA.
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.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: NE, SE, Midwest and SW
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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