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ASSISTING HANDS (UNIT)
Assisting Hands Home Care franchises provide non-medical in-home support services, such as assistance with daily activities, errands, and custodial care, and for qualified locations, skilled medical care like medication administration and therapies. They also offer temporary staffing services and resell medical equipment and products to improve clients' lifestyles. The business model involves operating from a professional office using the proprietary Assisting Hands system, targeting primarily senior citizens and disabled adults in a competitive in-home care market.
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Franchise Costs
Tiered royalty (5% to 4% of gross revenue) + 0.5% national ad fund + $200/mo convention fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Based on a sample of 191 franchised Assisting Hands Businesses reported across 84 locations in Table 2, and 5 affiliate-owned Assisting Hands Businesses from Table 1, for the 2024 calendar year.
* Average gross revenue is calculated by summing the total gross revenue from all 84 listed franchised locations ($180,512,614) and dividing by the total number of individual Assisting Hands Businesses (191) operated by these franchisees. Median and quartile gross revenues are not provided for individual Assisting Hands Businesses as the data is aggregated per location/franchisee.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $945,092
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Unlock financial performance dataASSISTING HANDS (UNIT) Franchise Analysis
In the exploding senior care sector, Assisting Hands differentiates with a full-spectrum model blending non-medical daily assistance, skilled therapies, and even equipment resale—positioning it beyond basic home care rivals. Item 19 earnings data uncovers performance metrics that hint at solid returns for operators who nail local execution. Yet, with terminations ticking low and expansion plans ambitious, is this the rare franchise where steady revenue meets scalable growth?
Item 7 lays out the startup: total investment $96,850-$180,000, including a $55,000 franchise fee, buildout for a professional office, vehicles, insurance, and initial marketing. Ongoing fees include a tiered royalty dropping from 5% to 4% of gross revenue after hitting volume thresholds, plus 0.5% national ad fund and a flat $200 monthly convention fee—keeping costs predictable without aggressive marketing mandates. No massive liquid capital requirement stands out, making it accessible for owner-operators targeting the 65+ boom.
Item 19 reveals average gross revenue of $945,092 per unit, a strong benchmark in home care where margins can hit 15-25% post-expenses if managed tightly. System vitality shines: franchise locations jumped 10% from 184 in 2023 to 202 in 2024, with just 3 terminations, 4 transfers, and 31 projected new units signaling health over hype. At 5 corporate spots, it's franchise-heavy, reducing parent overreach risks—ideal if you're eyeing $700K+ top-line potential in underserved senior markets.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How ASSISTING HANDS (UNIT) Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 75% of Healthcare Services franchises
- #3 largest franchise system in Healthcare Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ASSISTING HANDS (UNIT) Current | $97K – $180K | $55K | 5.0% | 202 |
| Gameday Men's Health | $225K – $410K | $50K | 6.0% | 257 |
| ELLIE MENTAL HEALTH | $392K – $680K | $60K | 7.5% | 255 |
| Interim Healthcare | $156K – $239K | $75K | 5.5% | 226 |
| Vital Care | $556K – $1.0M | $60K | 19.3% | 108 |
| Success On The Spectrum | $339K – $869K | $45K | 5.0% | 74 |
Healthcare Services Average 24 franchises | $217K – $492K | $58K | 6.8% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 24 Healthcare Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+11 more states
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138 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a ASSISTING HANDS (UNIT) franchise ranges from $96,850 to $180,000. This includes a franchise fee of $55,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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