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COMFORT KEEPERS provides in-home care, such as companionship, meal preparation, light housekeeping, grocery and clothing shopping, grooming and assistance with recreational activities for the elderly.
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Miracle-Ear
- Miracle-Ear, Inc.
Plymouth, MN 55446
USA
- (877) 632-6320 / (763) 268-4000
- (763) 268-4353 (Fax)
- Mr. Charlie Bever, Regional Franchise Sales Operations Manager
- [email protected]
Established in 1948, Miracle-Ear, Inc. is a network of over 1,200 retail outlets that distribute hearing aids manufactured by M-E Manufacturing and Services Inc. ("MEMSI"), a subsidiaryof Siemens Medical Solutions. Miracle-Ear is a subsidiary of Amplifon S.p. A, a worldwide distributor of hearing aids based in Italy.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1948
Franchising Since: 1984
Operating Units
| Franchised Units | 1,292 | 99.5% |
|---|---|---|
| Company-Owned Units | 7 | 0.5% |
| Total Operating Units | 1,299 | 100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA | 1,297 | 100.0% | In 50 States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 0 | 0.0% | In 0 Provinces |
| International | 0 | 0.0% | In 0 Foreign Countries |
| Total | 1,297 | 100% |
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
|---|---|
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators | N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density | Units |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 83 |
| California | 81 |
| Florida | 76 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
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General Information
| IFA Member | Yes |
|---|---|
| CFA Member | No |
| Franchisee Association? | No |
| Size of Corporate Staff | 16 |
| Site Selection Assistance |
Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance | Yes |
| Financial Assistance | Yes, Direct |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising | No |
|---|---|
| National Advertising | Yes |
| Regional Advertising | Yes |
| Local Advertising | Yes |
| Marketing Materials | Brochures, Site Signs |
| Other Marketing Support | Preferred marketing vendor relationships, field support team. |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing | Included |
|---|---|
| Central Purchasing | N/A |
| Field Operation Evaluation | Included |
| Field Training | Included |
| Initial Store Opening | Included |
| Inventory Control | Yes, at additional cost |
| Franchisee Newsletter | Included |
| Regional or National Meetings | Yes, at additional cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline | Included |
Training
| Corporate Headquarters | 1 Week |
| In Field | 1 Week |
| Field Staff Training | Ongoing |
Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth | $100K |
|---|---|
| Cash Investment | $75-100K |
| Total Investment | $119-287.5K |
| Average Total Investment | $203K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30K |
|---|---|
| Average Franchise Fee | N/A |
| On-Going Royalty | $48.80/Hearing aid, $30.15/Audio Tone Pro |
| Average Royalty | N/A |
| Advertising Fee | 10% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees | 2 |
|---|---|
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees | N/A |
| Space Needs (in square feet) | 750 |
| Preferred Site Types | Free Standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center |
| Encourages Conversions | Yes |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? | Yes |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? | Yes |
Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth | 4 |
|---|---|
| General Business Experience | 4 |
| Specific Industry Experience | 3 |
| Formal Education | 2 |
| Psychological Profile | 1 |
| Personal Interviews | 5 |
Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract | 5 |
|---|---|
| Term of Renewal Period | 5 |
| Passive Ownership? | Not Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? |
Yes, for 1 year |
| Sub-Franchisor Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months | 67 |
|---|---|
| USA | Yes, West, Midwest, SE, NE |
| Canada | No |
| Overseas | No, ND |
