A game-changing franchise, build with the Franchisee in mind
Based upon past experiences in franchising, the Bridgewater Home Care franchise provides the opportunity to build a successful and sustainable business for the future, whilst truly reaping the benefits of flexibility and work-life balance.
Welcome to the Bridgewater Home Care Franchise
Bridgewater Home Care is a well-established domiciliary care brand with decades of experience in the health and social care sector.
Established in 2010, the business seeks to expand its presence in the marketplace through a network of strong, passionate and committed franchisees.
The brand has already expanded its regional presence with 3 pilot locations that have achieved years of success after implementing the Bridgewater Home Care model of privately funded care at home, specialising in the care of those living with a form of dementia.
“I am delighted that our first franchise partner has smashed revenue targets fourfold!” - Phil Eckersley – Owner of Bridgewater Home Care Franchise
Bridgewater Home Care are not only renowned for the quality of care delivered but the excellent working conditions for their care team.
This has been recognised after an independent survey carried out by Smith + Henderson rated the Employee Satisfaction at 98%. In addition the company has also won multiple awards for Employer of the Year, Wellbeing in the Workplace and Training and Development, and recently regional ‘Game Changer’ of the year.
“When we came across the Bridgewater Home Care Franchise opportunity, we were immediately attracted to their ‘family more than a company’ ethos.” - Franchisee
The Investment
The initial franchise fee is £35,000 (+ VAT) with the anticipated total investment required being in the region of £100,000 - £120,000 inclusive of the initial franchise fee.
Finance is available through the major banks or through third parties.
“Bridgewater Home Care are in a unique position of being a franchisor with hands on past experience of being a franchisee.” – Franchise Professional
What do you get for your investment?
Bridgewater Home Care will provide you with everything you need to start, operate and grow a successful and sustainable business.
- A tried-and-tested business model
- Your own protected territory in the UK
- In depth launch training
- Ongoing support, mentoring and visits
- Recruitment and retention support
- Your local website and marketing profile
- Comprehensive Operations Manual
- Policies and Procedures for every process in the business
- Compliance support to meet and exceed CQC requirements.
- Low monthly service fee
We provide all the operational essentials so you can focus on what is important, growing your business!
“I couldn’t ask for a better mentor and team.” - Franchisee
Who are we looking for?
- Someone who is willing to commit full-time to the business venture
- Those willing to trust in the franchise model, that has over a decade of success
- Those who are happy to collaborate and work closely with the national office team, for support and business development
- Motivated individuals who share our values and ethos
- Those with a strong desire to make a difference in the local community
Having fun is an important element to owning a Bridgewater Home Care franchise - we build this into everything that we do.
If you want to have an exciting and rewarding business with lots of opportunities to socialise and develop yourself as an individual, we are the franchise for you.
Our managing director and founder, Phil Eckersley, is a qualified in Strategic Leadership and will be on hand to guide you through your franchising journey.
The Market
The need for our services is self-evident. Everybody knows that the care market is one of the few that remain buoyant during adverse economic conditions.
What is important is that you have the right business model to capture the market and create a successful, sustainable long-term business. This is where Bridgewater Home Care are different.
The Rewards
With a Bridgewater Home Care Franchise you can be confident that you are investing into a business model with longevity and enormous potential.
You are never alone, we are always there to support you, share best practice and overcome any challenges.
You have a great opportunity to earn a substantial income by doing what you enjoy and doing it well. This opportunity finds the balance between social rewards and financial returns.
Onto the EWIF awards finals for Bridgewater Home Care!
The annual Awards ceremony celebrates the achievements of women across the franchising industry. Olivia Crawford, Bridgewater Home Care’s Marketing & Franchise Development Manager who joined Bridgewater Home Care in December 2020, has been announced as a Finalist in two categories for the NatWest EWIF Awards:
- Woman Franchise Employee of the Year 2022, sponsored by Boddy Matthews
- Young Woman in Franchising of the Year 2022, sponsored by McDonald’s
Announcing the news, EWIF commented that,
“This year we had record numbers of entries and the standard was the highest in the twelve years of the EWIF Awards, so well done on getting through to the final.”
2022 is looking to be another exciting year for Olivia who, at the age of 26, joined Bridgewater Home Care as Franchise Development Manager with no prior experience of the home care or franchise sector and has already made a huge impact on the success of the franchise business.
Olivia was thrilled and very honoured to be shortlisted as a finalist for these two awards, commenting,
“Firstly, I would like to congratulate everyone who has been shortlisted for such prestigious awards. Thank you so much to the EWIF for the recognition of what I have achieved to date.”
She then went on to say that,
“After leaving a career in Finance and joining the Home Care sector in 2020, I was so humbled by the strength and teamwork shown by the management team of Bridgewater Home Care and the dedication of the care team in providing continuity of care to our home care clients and delivering a vital care service in our communities. “
Having joined such a dynamic, ambitious franchise in Bridgewater Home Care, Olivia felt inspired to see where she could take the franchise model. Olivia added that,
“Bridgewater Home Care takes pride in being able to give back to the communities that we serve. I developed the idea of adapting the franchise model to create a 'franchise for franchisees' where the focus would be on adding value for the franchise owner, providing efficient processes and systems and creating the best resources possible to facilitate a good work-life balance.”
Bridgewater Home Care’s first franchise office has recently opened in the borough of Halton, covering the areas of Runcorn, Widnes and Frodsham and creating around 50 new jobs in the local area whilst providing essential, quality care and support to those who need it in the local community.
The Bridgewater Home Care franchise provides a great opportunity for people to start their own journey in care. With the added support and expertise of a pre-existing, tried and tested business model, franchisees are provided with all the necessary keys to success.
Leading the development of the franchise, Olivia aims to recruit 6 new franchise partners by the end of 2022, and a further 10 in 2023, offering a total of 200 territories available for purchase in the UK.
Bridgewater Home Care now has 2 more Franchise candidates in the process of becoming franchise partners, which will completely fill their franchise pioneer programme already!
The winners for the EWIF 2022 Awards will be announced at a prestigious Awards ceremony in central London on Thursday 30th June 2022.
Introducing the Bridgewater Home Care Franchise Opportunity
