The cost of launching a home care franchise with SureCare

Launching and running your very own business is a big dream for many people. However, making that dream a reality often requires a considerable investment of time and money to get things off the ground.

Whichever industry you choose to operate in, the hard graft and potential struggles of starting any new business will be largely the same. That’s why here at SureCare, we are big believers in helping entrepreneurs to realise their goals through franchising.

With our tried-and-tested franchise offering and decades of industry knowledge and expertise, we offer support and guidance at every step of the way. What’s more, we have long-established relationships with several high street banks who have a great understanding of SureCare’s business model and of the franchise sector to provide funding support.

If you’re thinking of operating your own care business with a SureCare franchise, one of your biggest concerns will likely centre around the question of money: Just how much will it cost to start a new franchise? And what is that money used for? Is there any benefit to franchising over starting up alone?

Here we aim to address these common queries to guide you on your journey to a successful franchise business in home care.

How much will you need for a SureCare franchise?

Like any new business venture, you’ll need an initial investment before you can really get the ball rolling. The exact amount required will vary from person to person, business to business, depending on factors like the location you’ll operate in, the size of your territory, and any costs associated with the office premises you choose.

SureCare’s franchise fee currently starts from £29,950 (+VAT). Some larger territories are available at a slightly higher price point, which you can discuss with us directly.

When you franchise with SureCare, your total investment amount will largely be made up of two components: the initial franchise fee as outlined above, and the amount of working capital you’ll need to keep afloat early on. This is because it may take little while before you can begin providing suitable care and support services, and generating that all-important revenue.

The exact total investment amount will be agreed with you during our discovery discussions, but we estimate that this would generally range between £85,000-£110,000. You will only be expected to contribute 30% of the total amount from your own cash resources – we can assist you with finding the right funding support from one of several high street banks.

What do you get for your franchise fee?

Unlike starting a brand new business from scratch, purchasing a SureCare franchise means you can benefit from a comprehensive range of materials, resources, and professional support right away. This is especially useful in the highly regulated social care sector, where a professional approach will be important to the wellbeing of your clients.

First and foremost, your franchise fee will grant you a licence to operate a business under the SureCare brand, along with support for drawing up a viable business plan based on our existing model. From there, our operations team will also support you with business setup, operations procedures, and registration with the national care regulator.

After an intensive induction training course at our national head office, you will go on to receive a starter pack filled with various branded materials, including:

• Marketing materials: service leaflets, branded stationery, and business cards
• A starter selection of employee uniforms
• Access to our online training platform
• Local PR campaign for your business launch
• IT, Email, and Telephone setup
• Website and Social media setup
• …and more

Why franchise with SureCare?

With all of the branded materials and resources you’ll need available straight “out-of-the-box”, you can get a head start on launching your own business with a SureCare franchise. That means you get to crack on with the day-to-day running of your business much quicker than you otherwise would.

By entering the domiciliary care sector, there are other things to consider than staff uniforms and telephone setup – important as they are. Working in care means registering with the national regulator and adhering to rigorous policies and procedures that ensure the safety of those under your care.

The various regulations within this industry can be difficult to navigate, especially if you’re coming to care for the first time. With SureCare’s operations team behind you, you can rely on expert assistance and guidance from people with decades of experience in this sector.

Want to explore more? We’d love to have a conversation with you to discuss SureCare franchising opportunity further. Simply drop us a message online and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.