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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: | 98 | | 89.1% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 12 | | 10.9% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 110 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 110 | | 100% | | In 18 States |
| Canada: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 110 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. New Jersey | 17 | | 2. Ohio | 10 | | 3. Pennsylvania | 20 |
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $250K |
| Cash Investment: | $33-60K |
| Total Investment: | $30-52K |
| Average Total Investment: | $41K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $33K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $33K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 3-5% |
| Average Royalty: | 0% |
| Advertising Fee: | $100 gross billings/mo** NTE $300 |
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
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: | 15 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Not Applicable |
| Financial Assistance? | No |
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Marketing Support: |
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes |
| National Advertising: | No |
| Regional Advertising: | No |
| Local Advertising: | No |
| Marketing Materials: | Brochures, Television Ads |
| Additional Services: | None Specified |
| Other Marketing Support: | Ongoing coaching, timely and innovative initiative |
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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: | Not Applicable |
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Not Applicable |
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Training: |
| 1. Corporate Office | 5 Days | | 2. Franchisee's Location | 1-2 Days | | 3. Franchisee's Location | 1-2 Days |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 5 |
| General Business Experience: | 4 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 2 |
| Formal Education: | 4 |
| Psychological Profile: | 4 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | 2 |
| Asian-American: | 1 |
| Hispanic: | 1 |
| Native American: | 0 |
| Other: | 1 |
| Specific Minority: | 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. |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract: | 7 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 |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:
| U.S.: | Yes, 20-30 offices |
| Canada: | Yes, Possibly |
| Overseas: | No |
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