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TALEM HOME CARE
Talem Home Care franchises provide non-medical in-home care services including personal care, companion care, daily living assistance, and senior living placement services through three models: Home Care + Senior Placement Services, Home Care Only, or Senior Placement Services Only. Franchisees operate using the Talem Home Care proprietary system, trademarks, manuals, and designated supplies to deliver approved services and products. The business model involves granting territorial franchises, with a target market of senior citizens living at home, their family members, and caregivers in a highly competitive, non-seasonal industry.
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Franchise Costs
5% royalty on home care gross sales (8% on senior placement) + up to 2% brand development fund + $250/mo technology fee + min $100/mo business management system license
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 5 Operational Franchise Outlets for the 2024 Calendar Year, as reported in Table 4.
* All calculations are based on the 2024 Total Gross Billings for the 5 Operational Franchise Outlets as listed in Table 4 on page 6: Denver, CO ($1,537,291), Colorado Springs, CO ($2,548,274), Hartford, CT ($577,054), Fort Collins, CO ($1,535,800), and Shelton, CT ($474,892). The average, median, 25th percentile (bottom quartile), and 75th percentile (top quartile) were calculated using these five data points. No information on net income, net profit, EBITDA, or expense ratios for franchise units was found, so related fields are null.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $1,334,662
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In the exploding senior care market, Talem Home Care pitches flexible models blending home care and placement services since 2015. Item 19 delivers revenue snapshots from a compact network, while SBA records and litigation echoes hint at real-world execution challenges. Does this territorial play deliver the stability families seek, or signal caution for new entrants?
Item 7 outlines an initial investment of $90,824-$250,475, with a hefty $54,500 franchise fee that's on the higher end for non-medical senior care peers. Ongoing fees stack up: 5% royalty on home care gross sales (jumping to 8% for senior placement), 2% brand fund, plus $250/month tech fee and minimum $100/month business management system license—potentially adding 7-10%+ to total outflows. Item 19 shines with average gross revenue of $1,334,662 and median $1,535,800 across units, suggesting top performers thrive in this non-seasonal niche, but the small sample demands scrutiny.
Zero growth from 6 franchise locations in 2023-2024 (plus 2 corporate) flags stagnation in a high-demand category, compounded by 4 system transfers and litigation over a former franchisee's breach, trade secret theft, and unfair competition. Four SBA loans averaging $281,625 indicate financing access but underscore capital intensity. For risk-tolerant operators eyeing senior demographics, the revenue potential tempts, yet slim footprint and fee burdens amplify breakeven pressures—ideal for experienced multi-unit players, less so for novices.
Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How TALEM HOME CARE Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TALEM HOME CARE Current | $91K – $250K | $55K | 5.0% | 6 |
| SYNERGY HOME CARE | $80K – $164K | $55K | 5.0% | 626 |
| RIGHT AT HOME | $75K – $119K | $50K | 5.0% | 566 |
| Visiting Angels | $125K – $171K | $65K | 3.0% | 541 |
| SENIOR HELPERS | $149K – $221K | $55K | 5.0% | 355 |
| ALWAYS BEST CARE SENIOR SERVICES | $90K – $146K | $50K | 6.0% | 275 |
Senior Care Average 43 franchises | $159K – $337K | $62K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 43 Senior Care 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
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for TALEM HOME CARE franchisees (2021 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
4 SBA loans on record
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5 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Breach of franchise agreement, misappropriation of trade secrets, and unfair competition by former franchisee.
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 TALEM HOME CARE franchise ranges from $90,824 to $250,475. This includes a franchise fee of $54,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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