While the franchising process may be daunting, it can be made a lot smoother when you have a thorough understanding of that process’ various stages. Our franchisees take onboard a great deal of responsibility for the well being of seniors and their families, and it can be easy to wonder: am I actually prepared for this journey? Before investing in a senior care franchise, you want to be confident and enthusiastic about the journey, with clear expectations of what the future will look like.
At Senior Helpers, we’re committed to creating a smooth experience for our franchisees, which includes making sure you have all the information and training you need to be successful.
The Process
When it comes to navigating the intimidating early stages of starting a franchise, Senior Helpers makes it easy. We’ve crafted a step-by-step home care franchise process designed to answer all your questions, and give you the information you need to make an informed decision about starting a senior care franchise.
First Call
During the first phone call, we will review available franchise territory with you, and speak in general terms about your goals, background, and what you can expect from the investment. We will also ask you to fill out a short preliminary consideration form.
Concept Discussion
The is a one-hour video call in which we educate you about our company, history, and vision. We will review our range of services so you fully understand what makes our brand unique.
Training and Operations Discussion
Review any questions you have about our Franchise Disclosure Document, as well as cover the support you will receive by our operations and training teams. We want you to have a complete understanding of our support infrastructure, which is designed to make your franchise experience as smooth as possible.
Marketing and IT Discussion
In this call, you will be given a complete understanding of our marketing programs, and what resources are available to you to help increase awareness of your franchise locally. We also make sure you're fully informed about our IT support team, who are prepared to assist you with your location's microsite setup and any issues you may encounter, and are always just a call away.
Validation
It’s important to feel like you’re part of a network of franchisees all with the same goal. We’ll connect you with current franchisees so you can get your questions answered first-hand by people who have been there before.
Interview
This is a highly informative call with a member of senior management, with the aim of solidifying your understanding of our mission and values before moving forward. Before you become a member of the Senior Helpers family, we want to get to know you!
Discovery Day
Once approved, you will be invited to our corporate headquarters in Towson, Maryland, to meet your support team. In addition to individual meetings with key members of the executive team, you will also get a comprehensive overview of each department. This is the final step in the startup process.
Training and Support
Our franchisee education process doesn’t end there, however. We give our franchisees access to our Senior Helpers University — an educational training program designed to prepare new franchisees for the many nuances of running a senior care franchise. This resource includes webinars, conference calls, and other educational media. Resources pertaining to operational, financial, and marketing aspects of the business will also be made readily available, and we encourage franchisees to take full advantage of them.
If you’re excited by the prospect of opening your own senior care franchise, get in touch with us today to take the first step.