Home Care Franchise Opportunity

The In Home Care Franchise

In Home Care started as an idea. An idea to deliver care to those who need it the most: the elderly, sick and disabled.

As part of our expansion efforts, we then explored opportunities for a home care franchise model.

We currently have offices in Basingstoke, Chelmsford, Chichester, Eastleigh, Fareham, Haslemere, Havering, Horndean and Woodford, and with your help, we aim to reach as many people across the UK as possible.

Why join the In Home Care franchise?

As well as our CQC ‘Good’ rating, one of the great things about In Home Care is that we’re a British owned and operated, multi award winning business. 

Why?

Because we know what it takes to build a successful healthcare business in the UK, and as we’re also members of the BFA, you couldn’t be in safer hands.

So, if you’re considering starting your own home care franchise business or wish to add your existing one to a recognised brand with a proven track record in delivering some of the best care in the country, joining the In Home Care team may be the best decision you will ever make.

What are the benefits of owning an In Home Care Franchise?

Joining In Home Care gives you an instant support network. 

By joining us, you’ll receive:

  • Full support registering with CQC
  • Comprehensive approved training at our centre in Chichester or on site
  • On-going support after training to help you teach your staff
  • Systems to record client information, finances and invoicing
  • Help finding and negotiating suitable premises
  • Assistance in fitting your property to match the In Home Care brand, and
  • A proven blueprint on making your branch successful

In Home Care has excellent relationships with many suppliers, which has enabled us to negotiate fantastic discount rates on phones, software, printers, stationery and marketing products.

But that’s not all, we’ll also support you with ongoing marketing support, helping you to generate leads and enquiries through local and digital marketing.

We have our own automated digital marketing platform which provides enquiries across a wide spectrum of social and business media.

Looking for more support?

Joining a home care franchise is a big undertaking. That’s why we’ll always support you. Not only do you receive all the help above, but you’ll be assigned a dedicated Franchise Compliance and Business Development Director who’ll assist you with recruitment, training and marketing.

When you join the In Home Care team, you’ll feel safe and secure in the knowledge that our experienced In Home Care team are on hand whenever you need them.

Who are we looking for to join our Franchise?

We’re looking for experienced business people and skilled managers with a good track record and existing care business operators looking to join our multi award winning British brand.

When we work with new franchises, they fit into the In Home Care team like they’ve been with us since the beginning, and to help them achieve that, this is what we look for:

  • An interest in domiciliary care
  • Good social and communication skills
  • The ability to work within a standardised system
  • An empathetic personality
  • Family support
  • Previous success in management and business
  • Good focus and attention to detail
  • Passion for helping and caring for others
  • Driven to succeed in their own business with our help and support

You will find the answers to some of your questions here:

No, you do not require any previous experience in the care sector.  We want our Franchisees to succeed, and on that basis, we will be selective in who we choose to join our network. Broadly, we want ambitious people, preferably with a successful business background, who are genuinely interested in and have an affinity with domiciliary care. You will be able to absorb procedures and systems with ease, be disciplined, capable and have a positive outlook. You should be able to demonstrate your experience of managing and motivating teams and have the energy and motivation to work hard to succeed and be prepared to put in the time to make this happen. You should be a confident communicator and at home networking and building relationships in your territory. 

Your role will be the owner and CEO of In Home Care in your territory. You will be responsible for overseeing the operation of all aspects of your business and its management. You will ensure marketing and networking within the local community is given high priority from your team from day one to generate interest and awareness of the brand. With our support, you will build a team of experienced management and care staff around you led by a Registered Manager to focus on daily operations whilst you focus on generating referrals and driving carer and client enquiries. You will also oversee the financial management of the business, together with ensuring operational excellence through setting KPI’s and managing and motivating your team.

You will be awarded rights to operate an In Home Care franchise in your chosen territory which will be determined in the Franchise Agreement.  Typically this will contain no fewer than a 250,000 population and will include a high proportion of the elderly community.

After one year of successful trading, and providing the business plan targets have been met, you may apply to buy a further territory if that territory is available, and you can demonstrate a business case that shows you could successfully operate more than one In Home Care Franchise.

Franchisees operate from secure office premises which have good visibility for passing trade, ideally on a busy road which will provide the ‘shop front’ for the brand. This ensures you quickly build brand recognition as well as attracting potential clients and their relatives and carers into the premises. Visibility is key and an attractive, accessible location will also help to build value in the business.

The Franchise Cost is £37,560 depending on territory, plus VAT.

You will also need a minimum of £80,000 working capital facility depending on location.  Typically, 50-70% bank or private funding and overdraft facilities may be available subject to your own personal circumstances.

Most of the major clearing Banks, such as Natwest, HSBC and Lloyds, have specialist franchise departments as they view franchising as a safer way to start a new business. For this reason, they usually provide good terms and a higher lending proportion of the required start-up capital than might otherwise be available. Subject to usual lending criteria we have funding relationships we can put you in touch with if needed.

Setting up a care business is a complex process which is why we provide an onboarding process which is second to none.

We offer one-to-one pre and post launch support from a Business Development Director who will guide you every step of the way. Included is an initial induction programme at our headquarters for the Franchisee and Registered Manager.

Franchisees then join an ongoing business development programme which includes regular meetings with our Business Development Director, annual business planning, quarterly get togethers with all franchisees, an annual conference plus a number of regular workshops, all designed to help you to achieve profitable growth.

The franchise agreement is for five years, and you will have the option to renew for another five years if we all agree to do so, provided the renewal criteria are met.

Unlike some franchises, there is no renewal fee. 

Our Management Service Fee is 6% of Gross Turnover paid monthly. The Management Service Fee enables us to continually increase the levels of support, to innovate, and provide resources to you and your fellow franchisees.

The simple answer to this question is no. As with any business, it requires hard work and a strong desire to succeed. We will be there to help you make your business successful every step of the way. 

The time it takes to break even and start making a profit can vary depending on a number of factors, including the location, market conditions, and the effort put into the business. 

Yes, this is possible in some circumstances where you can demonstrate previous success and entrepreneurial skills.  You will need to have comprehensive, demonstrable management skills and put in place a highly competent franchise manager who meets our approval.  If you have someone in mind we would like to meet them as well!

Yes. One of the benefits of owning a business is that it can provide you with a great income and an accrued value which you have built up over time. You can sell your franchise at any point in the 5 year Franchise Agreement term provided the buyer meets our approval as being able to run the business in your place.

Are you ready to find out more about joining the
In Home Care team?

Call us today on 023 9388 0004 or fill in the contact form below, and we’ll be in touch shortly.

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