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FirstLight HomeCare offers comprehensive, in-home, non-medical and personal care services to seniors, new mothers, disabled adults and others needing assistance. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, FirstLight’s founders bring more than 40 years of collaborative experience in health care, franchising and senior services, creating the core of FirstLight’s foundation.
FirstLight franchisees are passionate and caring and strive to provide exceptional service. FirstLight creates both a personal avenue to help others as well as a professional opportunity for strong growth potential with corporate support to build a rewarding career path. If you want to make a difference in people’s lives while building a powerful business, this is the opportunity for you.
Owning a FirstLight franchise offers the benefits of traditional business ownership with less risk and provides an established business system along with other advantages. Business owners in the home healthcare industry have bright futures. The demand for services in the senior care industry continues to increase each year. In 2011, more than 8,000 people will turn 65 every day and, by the end of that year, the senior population in America will reach nearly 49 million. By 2025, it will grow to nearly 72 million. (Source: The Department of Health and Human Services and the State Department)
FirstLight’s value-driven approach touches every aspect of the business, including groundbreaking, industry-leading tools for clients and their families.
If you are interested in providing exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of others while establishing a rewarding career, we want to hear from you – please contact FirstLight HomeCare today!
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 2009
Franchising Since: 2010
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North America: |
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Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $100K |
| Cash Investment: | $50K |
| Total Investment: | $50K - 75K |
| Average Total Investment: | $63K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $27.9K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $27K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 5% |
| Average Royalty: | 5% |
| Advertising Fee: | 0 |
Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 6-50+ Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites: Small Office
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 3 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | No |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Not Applicable |
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Indirect |
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Marketing Support: |
| Co-Op Advertising: | No |
| National Advertising: | No |
| Regional Advertising: | No |
| Local Advertising: | No |
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads |
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet |
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified |
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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: | Included in Fees |
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Not Applicable |
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees |
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Training: |
| 1. Cincinnati, OH | 1 week and ongoing |
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Franchisee Qualifications
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| Financial Net Worth: | 5 |
| General Business Experience: | 5 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 3 |
| Formal Education: | 3 |
| Psychological Profile: | 4 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 4 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | N/A |
| Asian-American: | N/A |
| Hispanic: | N/A |
| Native American: | N/A |
| Other: | N/A |
| Specific Minority: | N/A |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) |
| Term of Renewal Period: | 10 Year(s) |
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged |
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 10 Year(s) |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 24
| U.S.: | Yes, All States |
| Canada: | No |
| Overseas: | No |
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