Is Assisting Hands Home Care right for you?
Established Scale
232 franchised offices at year-end 2025 with consistent net unit growth of 14, 18, and 30 locations in the prior three years.
Exclusive Territory
Protected zip-code territories sized for minimum population of 225,000 and at least 25,000 residents over age 65.
Gross Revenue Data
the financial-performance disclosure discloses 2025 gross revenue for 201 locations in operation 12 months or longer plus six additional locations owned by existing multi-unit franchisees.
About Assisting Hands Home Care
Assisting Hands Home Care, founded in 2006 and headquartered in Nampa, Idaho, franchises non-medical in-home care services along with certain skilled medical care upon qualification. The company provides assistance with activities of daily living, errands, custodial care, temporary staffing, medical equipment resale, and optional programs such as EnsureCheck. As of the end of 2025 the system included 232 franchised locations and five company-owned locations across 30 states.
Franchisees operate a local office that coordinates caregivers who deliver services directly in clients' homes. The model relies on a proprietary operations system, approved software for scheduling and care management, and strict adherence to brand standards for quality and compliance. Revenue is generated through hourly service fees paid by clients, families, or third-party payers, with the franchisor providing marketing assets, lead-generation tools, and operational oversight.
The business model
How a Assisting Hands Home Care territory actually makes money at the unit level.
Initial Franchise Fee
$55,000 payable upon signing the Franchise Agreement. A separate $2,400 convention fee is also due at signing and credited toward the annual convention obligation.
Royalty Structure
Weekly royalty is the greater of a sliding percentage of gross revenue (5 percent below $48,000 monthly, 4.5 percent from $48,000 to $95,999, 4 percent above $96,000) or a minimum weekly royalty that steps from $50 in year one to $200 thereafter.
Marketing Fund
Mandatory contribution equal to the greater of 0.5 percent of gross revenue or $150 per month, with the franchisor reserving the right to increase up to 3 percent upon notice. National Advertising Fund supports PR, digital marketing, and lead generation.
Total Investment Range
Estimated initial investment for a single office ranges from $980,500 to $1,812,000, including franchise fee, lease deposits, insurance, leasehold improvements, equipment, training travel, recruiting, marketing, compliance materials, and three months of working capital.
Approved Suppliers
Approximately 50 percent of opening and ongoing purchases must come from approved suppliers or meet franchisor specifications. Rebates received by the franchisor or affiliates are not required to be passed through to franchisees.
Territory Rights
Franchisees must operate from an office inside the exclusive territory and generally may serve only clients residing there. The franchisor retains rights to internet sales, alternative channels, and multi-area marketing programs.
Quick facts
Initial franchise fee
$55,000
Total investment range
$98,050 to $181,200
Royalty
n/a
Marketing fund
0.50% of gross revenue
Founded
2006
Headquarters
Nampa, ID
Active US franchisees
35
Total US units
59
Training & support
What the franchisor + parent platform provide. And what they don't.
What's provided
- +Initial Training Program delivered virtually and in-person at designated locations (Nampa ID, Chicago IL, Miami FL or other sites) for up to three people.
- +Up to three days of on-site assistance and training at the franchisee's office after opening for first-time franchisees.
- +Access to an online resource library containing instructional videos that supplement caregiver training.
- +Review and approval of all advertising and marketing materials.
- +Ongoing operational advice through phone, email, and other methods plus access to the Confidential Operations Manual.
- +National and regional conferences with mandatory attendance of at least 75 percent of required sessions.
Honest disclosure: what's NOT provided
The franchisor does not assist in hiring or training the franchisee's caregivers or employees beyond the Initial Training Program and instructional videos. No technical training for caregivers is provided.
Multi-unit growth path
The the financial-performance disclosure reporting group includes six locations opened by existing franchisees, indicating that multi-unit ownership occurs within the system. Additional units incur only the franchise fee and avoid duplicating certain fixed setup costs such as training travel. Development of multiple territories requires separate Franchise Agreements and must comply with territorial minimums of 225,000 population and 25,000 residents over age 65. No formal area-development program or schedule is disclosed.
Capital + financing paths
Most operators use one of these four paths to fund the initial investment.
SBA 7(a) Loans
Many franchisees finance a portion of the $980,500 to $1,812,000 investment through SBA-guaranteed loans. The brand is eligible for SBA financing; franchisees should confirm current status with lenders.
Equipment and Software Leasing
Computer systems, scheduling hardware, and certain office equipment may be leased, reducing upfront capital requirements within the disclosed investment range.
Retirement Account Rollover (ROBS)
Qualified retirement funds can be used to fund the initial franchise fee and startup costs without early-withdrawal penalties or taxes when structured correctly.
Conventional Bank or Alternative Lenders
Cash-heavy buyers or those with strong personal credit and collateral may secure conventional loans or lines of credit to cover working capital and lease deposits.
Process timeline: inquiry → grand opening
Typical 12-16 week path from first call to launching your first customer route.
Discovery & Validation
Review the filed disclosures, speak with franchisor leadership and existing franchisees, validate territory availability and local market demographics.
Franchise Agreement Execution
Sign Franchise Agreement, pay $55,000 initial fee plus $2,400 convention fee, and begin securing office location.
Pre-Opening Setup (Weeks 1-6)
Complete lease, obtain licenses and credentialing, order computer systems and furnishings, recruit initial staff, and prepare marketing materials.
Initial Training
Attend virtual and in-person training for up to three attendees covering operations, sales, scheduling, and compliance.
Office Launch (Weeks 7-10)
Finalize hiring, complete three days of on-site franchisor support, launch local marketing, and begin accepting clients.
First 90 Days
Operate under minimum royalty schedule, meet local advertising requirements, attend convention, and utilize national lead-generation support.
Ongoing Operations
Submit weekly reports, manage caregiver network, scale client base, and evaluate multi-unit expansion within or adjacent to protected territory.
Match assessment
Are you a Assisting Hands Home Care match?
12 questions. Math-first. No high-pressure sales call afterwards. Just your match assessment and the reasoning behind it.
Start nowCommon questions
How much does an Assisting Hands Home Care franchise cost?
The estimated initial investment ranges from $980,500 to $1,812,000 for a single office. This includes a $55,000 franchise fee, lease deposits, insurance, equipment, recruiting, marketing, compliance materials, and three months of working capital.
What is the royalty fee for Assisting Hands Home Care?
Royalty is the greater of a percentage of gross revenue (5 percent below $48,000 monthly, 4.5 percent from $48,000-$95,999, 4 percent above $96,000) or a minimum weekly fee that increases from $50 in year one to $200 thereafter.
Does Assisting Hands Home Care provide financial performance representations?
Yes. the financial-performance disclosure discloses 2025 gross revenue for 201 locations. No averages, medians, or net-profit figures are provided. Prospective franchisees must independently verify operating expenses.
How many Assisting Hands Home Care locations are there?
As of December 31, 2025 there were 232 franchised offices and five company-owned offices in 30 states.
What territories does Assisting Hands Home Care offer?
Exclusive territories are defined by zip codes sized for a minimum population of approximately 225,000 and at least 25,000 residents age 65 and older.
How long does it take to open an Assisting Hands franchise?
From signing the Franchise Agreement, most franchisees complete setup, training, and launch within 10 to 16 weeks depending on licensing, credentialing, and local market conditions.
Does Assisting Hands provide caregiver training?
The franchisor supplies instructional videos and the Initial Training Program but does not provide technical training for caregivers or assist in hiring and training your employees beyond the initial program.
What is the marketing fee for Assisting Hands Home Care?
Franchisees contribute the greater of 0.5 percent of gross revenue or $150 per month to the National Advertising Fund. The franchisor may increase this contribution to a maximum of 3 percent with notice.
Can I own multiple Assisting Hands territories?
Yes. Existing franchisees have opened additional units. Each additional office requires a separate franchise fee and must meet territorial population requirements.
How does Assisting Hands Home Care compare to other senior care franchises?
Assisting Hands offers both non-medical and limited skilled care, an exclusive zip-code territory model, and disclosed gross-revenue data for 201 offices. Investment and royalty structures differ from competitors; each brand should be evaluated on its specific the filed disclosures metrics.
Is financing available for an Assisting Hands franchise?
The concept is eligible for SBA 7(a) financing. Additional options include equipment leasing, retirement-fund rollovers, and conventional bank loans depending on the buyer's credit and collateral.
What ongoing support does Assisting Hands provide?
Support includes operational guidance, advertising review, access to the operations manual, national conferences, digital marketing tools, and optional on-site visits. The franchisor does not manage hiring or caregiver training.
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