Griswold Home Care
717 Bethlehem Pk., # 300
Erdenheim, PA 19038
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(888) 777-7630
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(215) 402-0200
- (215) 261-1733 (Fax)
Griswold Home Care is dedicated to providing Extraordinary Home Care at Affordable Rates. We refer Caregivers for older adults, people recovering from illness or surgery, and people with long-term disabilities. Caregiver services include personal care, homemaking, companionship, incidental transportation and other services to Clients wishing to remain safe and independent. We operate a model that is completely unique in the industry. We also offer the largest protected territories and lowest on-going fees.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1982
Franchising Since: 1984
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
246 |
95.7% |
| Company-Owned Units |
11 |
4.3% |
| Total Operating Units |
257 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
246 |
100.0% |
In 32 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
246 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Pennsylvania |
22 |
| New Jersey |
19 |
| Ohio |
15 |
Registered in the following Registration States
(not registered in any registration states)
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
23 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
N/A |
| Financial Assistance |
No |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
Yes |
| National Advertising |
Yes |
| Regional Advertising |
Yes |
| Local Advertising |
Yes |
| Marketing Materials |
Brochures, Television Ads
|
| Other Marketing Support |
Ongoing coaching, timely and innovative initiative |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
N/A |
| Central Purchasing |
N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
N/A |
| Inventory Control |
N/A |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Included |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| Corporate Office |
10 Days |
| Franchisee Location |
1-2 Days |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
$275K |
| Cash Investment |
$75K |
| Total Investment |
$94-116K |
| Average Total Investment |
$96K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$45K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$42K |
| On-Going Royalty |
3.50% |
| Average Royalty |
3% |
| Advertising Fee |
$200 gross billings/mo** NTE |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
3-5 (in office) |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
N/A |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
Minimum 150
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Storefront, Home-Based
|
| Other Site Types Allowed |
HB OK where laws permit, Commercial space |
| Encourages Conversions |
No |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
5 |
| General Business Experience |
4 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
2 |
| Formal Education |
3 |
| Psychological Profile |
4 |
| Personal Interviews |
5 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
10 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
5 |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed, but discouraged |
Area Development
Agreements? |
No
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
56 |
| USA |
Yes |
| Canada |
Yes, N/A |
| Overseas |
No |
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