Business Description

Homewatch CareGivers/Homewatch International, Inc. is the most experienced full-service home care franchise that enables franchisees to capture the largest market share possible. Our 27 years of medical and non-medical experience translates to success. Today, we are the premier provider of in-home care services for people of ALL ages. Homewatch CareGivers helps preserve dignity, protect independence, and provide peace of mind for their clients and loved ones by providing exceptional in-home care.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1980

Franchising Since:  1996

International Franchising Since:  2008

National Franchise Association:  IFA


Expansion Plans

Countries	Existing Units	Partners Wanted	Priority
Denmark		Yes
Finland		Yes
France		Yes
Germany		Yes
Italy		Yes
Norway		Yes
Portugal		Yes
Spain		Yes
Sweden		Yes
United Kingdom		Yes	1
USA	134F	Yes

Operating Units:	Europe	USA
Franchised Units:	0	134
Company-Owned Units:	0	0
New Master Franchises wanted in next 12 months :	2	0
New units Plan to open in the next 12 months :	2	41

Financial projections provided?

No

Financial Requirements

Investment: Master Franchises:
Minimum Net Worth:
Cash Investment:
Total Investment:
Average Total Investment:
Individual Operating Units:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250,000K
Cash Investment:	$50,000K
Total Investment:	$100,000K
Average Total Investment:	$95,000K
Others:
Minimum Net Worth:	N/A
Cash Investment:	N/A
Total Investment:	N/A
Average Total Investment:	N/A

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$30,000K
On-Going Royalty:				|	5%
Advertising Fee:				|	1%

Average Number of Employees: 6 Full-time, 75-80 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 700

Preferred Sites: Not Applicable

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	1
General Business Experience:	1
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	1
Conversant in English:	1
Conversant in Franchisor's Native Language:	1
Other:  Infrastructure	1

International Agreements & Contract Terms
Types and frequency of agreements used to establish international franchises
	Frequency	Agreement Term	Renewal Term
Master Franchising / Regional Masters (sub-franchising permitted)	Most Often	15	5
Area Development Franchising (sub-franchising not permitted)	Sometimes	0	0
Individual Operating Units	Never	0	0
Licensing	Never	0	0
Foreign Subsidiary	Never	0	0
Joint Venture With Foreign Company	Never	0	0
Other (please describe)	Never	0	0

Preferred type of relationship with a prospective franchise partner?
Profitable partnerships.

Support and Training
Size of Corporate Staff:	20
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Marketing Support:
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	Original Artwork, Brochures, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
Additional Services:	Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
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:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
1. Denver, CO	5 Days
2. In Country	3 Days
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