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Comfort Keepers
COMFORT KEEPERS is the service leader with 95% client satisfaction. We provide non-medical, in-home care, such as companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, grocery and clothing shopping, grooming and assistance with recreational activities for the elderly and others who need assistance in daily living.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1998
Franchising Since:
1999
IFA Member
CFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
650
97.7%
Company-Owned Units:
15
2.3%
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Total Operating Units:
665
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
665
89.6%
In 47 States
Canada:
41
5.5%
In 5 Canadian Provinces
International:
36
4.9%
In 5 Foreign Countries
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Total:
742
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. California
85
2. Florida
59
3. Ohio
46
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, Alberta
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$200K
Cash Investment:
$63K
Total Investment:
$63-95.1K
Average Total Investment:
$79K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$42K
Average Franchise Fee:
$42K
On-Going Royalty:
5/4/3%
Average Royalty:
4%
Advertising Fee:
0%
Average Number of Employees:
2 Full-time, 4-5 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
400-700
Preferred Sites:
Not Applicable
Other Sites:
Office Space preferable; Home-Based permitted
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry?
Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
50
Site Selection Assistance?
No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
No
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
No
Regional Advertising:
No
Local Advertising:
No
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Direct Mailers, Radio Ads, Television Ads
