Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| FirstLight HomeCare | Christian Companion Senior Care | |
| Investment | 112881 - 199376 | 45000 - 53000 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 5% | |
| Advertising Fee | 1% | |
| Year Founded | 2009 | 2004 |
| Year Franchised | 2010 | 2008 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| FirstLight HomeCare | Christian Companion Senior Care | |
| Experience | Success-minded individuals from all occupations and walks of life will find great potential with the FirstLight HomeCare operating system. We look for people or teams of people who are caring, compassionate, outgoing, detail-oriented, visionary, entrepreneurial, positive, self-motivated, with a willingness to follow a proven system, a desire to deliver great service and a desire to be on a winning team. A minimum of $50,000 in working capital and the ability to have an equity owner participating in the business are required. | |
Financing Options |
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| FirstLight HomeCare | Christian Companion Senior Care | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| FirstLight HomeCare | Christian Companion Senior Care | |
| Training | Our training is state-of-the art in the senior care industry and begins with five full days at our headquarters in suburban Cincinnati, OH. This is very hands-on and personalized in small group settings to maximize the learning experience. Additionally, ongoing training modules for your managers, caregivers, referral networking managers and care managers/schedulers are provided as your business grows and your training needs evolve. We believe in "learning for life" and have patterned our franchise services in the same manner On-The-Job Training: 32 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours | Christian Companion Senior Care believes that only exceptional training will result in exceptional performance. Our comprehensive two-phase training program begins in Phase One with one week of rigorous instruction at our corporate office, providing you with in-depth administrative, operational, sales and marketing training from a professional staff that has the real world experience necessary to prepare you with the knowledge and understanding you need to hit the ground running. Phase two of your training is provided at your location two to three weeks after you begin operations. |
| Support | We are driven by the simple approach that if our franchisees are successful, we will all be successful. Our support infrastructure is geared to enabling your success first. You will receive a range of direct services and training via a five day, extensive, new owner learning session; onsite visits; telephone coaching; operational analysis; Intranet forums; regional meetings and national conferences; entrepreneurial network sharing; and future services as we evolve and your needs change as your FirstLight business grows. Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform | Our franchise development coaches will give you the expert guidance necessary to ensure that your system is performing efficiently as your agency begins to make an impact on your local community. Complete Operations Manual. Our confidential Operations Manual, available exclusively to Christian Companion Senior Care franchisees, is a complete reference guide to every aspect of agency operations. Sections include recruiting and hiring caregivers, accounting procedures, administration, purchasing, client intake, caregiver orientation, community rep marketing and much, much more. You'll also receive the manual on a convenient, searchable CD with a complete set of templatized administrative and operational forms ready for reproduction.Web Presence.Office Management Software. |
| Marketing | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app | When becoming a Christian Companion Senior Care franchise owner, you'll have the confidence in knowing Christian Companion is committed to assisting with your advertising and marketing needs by an experienced in-house communications department as well as a strategic partnership with The DeMoss Group, the nation's largest provider of Christian based communications strategies. This unparalleled team will provide franchisees with a comprehensive communications plan including: Media Relations Basic Instruction Core Media Materials City or Market Specific Media Contact Lists Local Print and Broadcast Advertising Placement Print Ads, Radio Scripts, and Television Ads Local Online Advertising Development and Distribution of a Newsletter Conferences and Conventions With Christian Companion Senior Care supporting each of our franchisees public relations, marketing and advertising needs, starting and maintaining a Christian Companion franchise will be rewarding. |
| Operations | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 2 | |
Expansion Plans |
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| FirstLight HomeCare | Christian Companion Senior Care | |
| US Expansion | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming | |
| Canada Expansion | Nationwide, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory | |
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| FirstLight HomeCare | |
| Christian Companion Senior Care | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| FirstLight HomeCare | |
| Christian Companion Senior Care | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| FirstLight HomeCare | 5% |
| Christian Companion Senior Care | |
| Advertising Fee | |
| FirstLight HomeCare | 1% |
| Christian Companion Senior Care | |
| Year Founded | |
| FirstLight HomeCare | 2009 |
| Christian Companion Senior Care | 2004 |
| Year Franchised | |
| FirstLight HomeCare | 2010 |
| Christian Companion Senior Care | 2008 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| FirstLight HomeCare | |
| Christian Companion Senior Care | |
| Renewal Fee | |
| FirstLight HomeCare | |
| Christian Companion Senior Care | |
Business Experience Requirements |
|
| Experience | |
| FirstLight HomeCare | Success-minded individuals from all occupations and walks of life will find great potential with the FirstLight HomeCare operating system. We look for people or teams of people who are caring, compassionate, outgoing, detail-oriented, visionary, entrepreneurial, positive, self-motivated, with a willingness to follow a proven system, a desire to deliver great service and a desire to be on a winning team. A minimum of $50,000 in working capital and the ability to have an equity owner participating in the business are required. |
| Christian Companion Senior Care | |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| FirstLight HomeCare | |
| Christian Companion Senior Care | |
| Start-up Costs | |
| FirstLight HomeCare | |
| Christian Companion Senior Care | |
| Equipment | |
| FirstLight HomeCare} | |
| Christian Companion Senior Care | |
| Inventory | |
| FirstLight HomeCare | |
| Christian Companion Senior Care | |
| Receivables | |
| FirstLight HomeCare | |
| Christian Companion Senior Care | |
| Payroll | |
| FirstLight HomeCare | |
| Christian Companion Senior Care | |
Training & Support |
|
| Training | |
| FirstLight HomeCare | Our training is state-of-the art in the senior care industry and begins with five full days at our headquarters in suburban Cincinnati, OH. This is very hands-on and personalized in small group settings to maximize the learning experience. Additionally, ongoing training modules for your managers, caregivers, referral networking managers and care managers/schedulers are provided as your business grows and your training needs evolve. We believe in "learning for life" and have patterned our franchise services in the same manner On-The-Job Training: 32 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours |
| Christian Companion Senior Care | Christian Companion Senior Care believes that only exceptional training will result in exceptional performance. Our comprehensive two-phase training program begins in Phase One with one week of rigorous instruction at our corporate office, providing you with in-depth administrative, operational, sales and marketing training from a professional staff that has the real world experience necessary to prepare you with the knowledge and understanding you need to hit the ground running. Phase two of your training is provided at your location two to three weeks after you begin operations. |
| Support | |
| FirstLight HomeCare | We are driven by the simple approach that if our franchisees are successful, we will all be successful. Our support infrastructure is geared to enabling your success first. You will receive a range of direct services and training via a five day, extensive, new owner learning session; onsite visits; telephone coaching; operational analysis; Intranet forums; regional meetings and national conferences; entrepreneurial network sharing; and future services as we evolve and your needs change as your FirstLight business grows. Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
| Christian Companion Senior Care | Our franchise development coaches will give you the expert guidance necessary to ensure that your system is performing efficiently as your agency begins to make an impact on your local community. Complete Operations Manual. Our confidential Operations Manual, available exclusively to Christian Companion Senior Care franchisees, is a complete reference guide to every aspect of agency operations. Sections include recruiting and hiring caregivers, accounting procedures, administration, purchasing, client intake, caregiver orientation, community rep marketing and much, much more. You'll also receive the manual on a convenient, searchable CD with a complete set of templatized administrative and operational forms ready for reproduction.Web Presence.Office Management Software. |
| Marketing | |
| FirstLight HomeCare | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
| Christian Companion Senior Care | When becoming a Christian Companion Senior Care franchise owner, you'll have the confidence in knowing Christian Companion is committed to assisting with your advertising and marketing needs by an experienced in-house communications department as well as a strategic partnership with The DeMoss Group, the nation's largest provider of Christian based communications strategies. This unparalleled team will provide franchisees with a comprehensive communications plan including: Media Relations Basic Instruction Core Media Materials City or Market Specific Media Contact Lists Local Print and Broadcast Advertising Placement Print Ads, Radio Scripts, and Television Ads Local Online Advertising Development and Distribution of a Newsletter Conferences and Conventions With Christian Companion Senior Care supporting each of our franchisees public relations, marketing and advertising needs, starting and maintaining a Christian Companion franchise will be rewarding. |
| Operations | |
| FirstLight HomeCare | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 2 |
| Christian Companion Senior Care | |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| FirstLight HomeCare | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Christian Companion Senior Care | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| FirstLight HomeCare | Nationwide, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon Territory |
| Christian Companion Senior Care | |
| International Expansion | |
| FirstLight HomeCare | |
| Christian Companion Senior Care | |