At Senior Helpers®, one question we frequently hear from potential buyers is whether they need experience to buy a home care franchise.
While experience in elderly care or business ownership can be helpful for agency owners, that doesn’t mean it’s a requirement for franchisees. Many of the skills that distinguish great home care franchise owners and managers are transferable from other fields. Some of the most successful franchise owners in the elder care sector have started their business without a background in home care or experience as entrepreneurs.
Below, we’ll answer common questions about what kinds of qualifications a senior care franchise owner needs, including:
- Whether you need experience in health care or senior services to buy a home care franchise
- Whether new franchisees need a background in business ownership or management
- What kinds of requirements you need to meet to become a franchise owner
Do I need experience in home health care or senior services to buy a home care franchise?
If you’re buying a home care care franchise, you don’t need experience in the home health care or senior services sector. In fact, many — if not most — senior care franchise owners have started their businesses without a background in home care.
The majority of home care franchisors — including Senior Helpers — do not require a background in senior care to become a franchise owner. On the contrary, our owners come from a wide range of professional backgrounds.
Some of our most successful franchisees have come to us from a variety of industries not related to senior or health care at all, including software development, advertising and marketing, law enforcement, the military, and real estate.
While you don’t need industry experience to buy a home care franchise, new owners will need to learn the ins and outs of the industry. That’s why it’s important to find a franchisor that offers comprehensive training and support to new franchisees.
At Senior Helpers, we offer over 100 hours of detailed training, as well as one-on-one support from our franchise development specialists. This way, you’ll have the knowledge, assistance, and resources you need to navigate the industry.
Do I need experience as a business owner or manager before becoming a franchise owner?
Experience as a business owner or manager is a valuable asset when starting a franchise — but it’s not a must-have requirement.
At Senior Helpers, we look for prospective franchisees with strong leadership skills. These skills might come from a background as a small business owner. Alternatively, they might stem from a career in corporate leadership, from your background as a team manager, from military service, or from other professional or volunteer experiences.
The bottom line? Your professional background matters much less than your soft skills, your personal values, and your motivation when buying a home care franchise.
What are the requirements to buy an in-home care franchise?
If you want to buy an in-home care franchise, the requirements for franchise ownership will vary from brand to brand.
At Senior Helpers, we offer a low barrier to entry for new franchise owners. This allows us to focus on the personal qualities that set great senior care franchise owners apart.
Our low costs make us one of the most affordable elderly care franchises on the market. The initial investment for our owners is between $125,800 and $169,800. This way, prospective franchisees can become business owners with a modest upfront investment.
We also offer one of the industry’s strongest training and support programs for new franchise owners. This way, new franchise owners can join the senior services sector without prior industry experience or having to research the industry by themselves.
Ultimately, if you meet the financial requirements for buying a franchise, share our company’s mission and values, and have the drive, focus, and people skills demanded by franchise ownership, you likely have what it takes to become a Senior Helpers owner.
Find Senior Helpers Franchise Opportunities Near You
If you’re looking to join America’s growing senior care industry, Senior Helpers home care franchise could be the best fit for your goals.
Senior Helpers has franchise territories for sale across the United States, including opportunities in some of the country’s most small-business-friendly metro areas.
With Senior Helpers, you’ll enjoy a number of important advantages, including:
- One of the most affordable franchise offerings in the home care sector
- Low ongoing royalties and fees for your franchise
- Over 110 hours of training, plus extensive one-on-one support for new owners
- Access to exclusive programs, like LIFE™ Profile and Senior Gems®
- A customized “Off to the Races” marketing and lead generation plan
- Local referrals for clients and caregivers
- A franchise system that’s helped 300+ franchise owners find success in senior care!
Want to learn more about owning a Senior Helpers franchise? Explore our available territories and contact us to speak one-on-one with a member of our franchise development team!
To request more information about Senior Helpers home care franchise opportunities, contact our team today!