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Comfort Keepers



Comfort Keepers
6640 Poe Ave., # 200
Dayton, OH 45414-2600
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Business Description

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

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

617

100%
Company-Owned Units:00%
 
Total Operating Units:
617
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:56892.1%In 47 States
Canada:294.7%In 3 Canadian Provinces
International:203.2%In 6 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
617
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California73
2. Florida55
3. Ohio43

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:$74K
Total Investment:$74K
Average Total Investment:$74K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$32.5K
Average Franchise Fee:$32K
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:

Other Sites: Office Space preferable; Home-Based permitted

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):4
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 35
Site Selection Assistance?No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
Financial Assistance?Yes, Indirect
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Direct Mailers, Radio Ads, Television Ads
Additional Services:In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
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:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Dayton, OH8 Days & Ongoing
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 30

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes
Overseas:Yes
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