Purchasing a senior care franchise isn’t only a decision that can change your career path. It can also give you the freedom to be your own boss, achieve financial security, and give back to members of your community in need.
At Senior Helpers, we understand what an important decision this is. We have designed the path to franchise ownership to include plenty of opportunities for learning and growth, so new franchisees can feel confident about their ultimate decision and hit the ground running.
Our Step-By-Step Process for Becoming a Senior Care Franchise Owner
The steps to senior care franchise ownership certainly can’t be completed overnight. This reflects the gravity of the responsibility of caring for elderly adults as well as the significance of the decision to become a business owner.
However, this doesn’t mean you’ll have to wait very long to achieve your dream of business ownership. In fact, you can sign a franchise agreement in a matter of weeks if you meet our qualifications and are a good fit for our franchise. All in all, our franchisees are able to finish up both the approval process and in-depth training in 6-8 weeks on average.
Here’s a look at the steps involved in buying a Senior Helpers franchise:
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An Initial Call
After you get in touch with our team, we will schedule an initial call with you to give you more information about our senior care franchise. We’ll touch on topics such as our currently available territories, how we approve new franchise owners, and the financial requirements for purchasing our franchise. We will also inquire about your personal and professional goals to better understand how our company fits into your vision.
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Concept Webinar
During your introductory call, we may invite you to join us in a Concept Discussion. This live, one-on-one hour-long webinar will provide you with further details about the history and mission of Senior Helpers, the landscape of the home care industry, and what sets our senior care franchise apart from the rest. Afterwards, we’ll give you a copy of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) to closely review.
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Training & Operations Webinar
Next, you’ll receive an invitation to a Training & Operations Discussion, a webinar covering the subsequent steps for purchasing and opening a senior care franchise. We’ll walk you through what you can expect from the training process and ongoing assistance of our corporate team. In addition, we’ll touch on the details of operations, staffing your business, getting licensed, and financial planning. Most importantly, we will explain how we plan to support you every step of the way.
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Marketing and IT Webinar
In your final webinar, we will give you an up-close look at how marketing and innovative IT systems can generate new business and anchor your presence in the local community. We will discuss the various marketing programs we use to promote lead generation and look at how online recruitment can play a role in caregiver staffing.
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A Conversation with Current Owners
To help cement what you’ve learned in the webinars and ensure you have a solid understanding of how our franchise operates, we will encourage you to get in touch with other Senior Helpers franchisees. Hearing directly from our franchise family can help you better envision how your life will look as the owner of a senior care business. You’ll have the opportunity to ask specific questions about day-to-day work life, the process of getting the business up and running, and investment details. Most importantly, you’ll have the chance to make lasting connections with others who have previously been in your shoes.
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An Interview With Our CEO
While most of your questions will have been answered in the webinars and your conversations with Senior Helpers franchisees, we know you may also have some questions for our CEO. During a one-on-one conversation with Senior Helpers CEO Peter Ross, you can become even more familiar with the core values of our company and our vision for the future.
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Meet the Team Day
Upon approval, you’ll be invited to meet our leadership team during what we like to call Meet the Team Day. You’ll receive an overview of each department and get to know the members of our executive team and how their team will be supporting you. Should you decide to move forward with the franchise purchase, this is when you will sign the agreement and finally be awarded your franchise.
What to Expect After You Become a Senior Care Franchise Owner
Once you’ve purchased a Senior Helpers franchise, you won’t be left to figure out the rest on your own. We’ll help you prepare to launch your business through both remote training and in-person training. We’ll also provide other forms of support with operations and administration, staffing, and lead generation. Even after your grand opening, we will continue to help you thrive through one-on-one coaching and access to extensive resources.
Get started on the path to senior care franchise ownership today! Simply contact us online or schedule a call to take the first step.