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Always Best Care Senior Services

At the heart of this franchise opportunity is heart and caring. As founder Michael Newman puts it, "a sincere concern for the betterment of life." Always Best Care (ABC) provides in-home care and assisted living placement services for seniors. The company also offers personal emergency response through a partnership with Lifeline, the leading medical alarm provider. Founded in 1996, the company has more than 24 offices nationwide and has assisted more than 100,000 seniors. Franchisees do not need medical or health care experience. ABC provides training as well as administrative and marketing support, including a fully integrated online application to help run the business.
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1996 |
| Franchising since | 2007 |
| Can be run from home? | Yes |
| Number of employees needed | 2 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 63% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 136 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 120 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 38 | 0 | 0 |
Expanding in These Locations
| Total Investment | $50,225 - $90,700 |
| Franchise Fee | $39,500 |
| Royalty Fee | 6% |
| Net Worth | $150,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $50,000 |
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | Yes |

