Walfinch, a network of leaders
Imagine being part of the home care revolution, not designed to ‘keep people at home’, but focused on streamlining clients’ daily lives and helping them to Thrive in (and beyond) their homes.
Let’s talk cash: the financial information
The minimum investment with a Walfinch franchise is £110,000 - 120,000, with a franchise fee £41,000 + VAT, along with an ongoing management support fee of 5%.
These figures underline that, while there is a serious investment, you’re backed by a proven model and recognised brand, with strong relationships with the banks. The opportunity is substantial, and the potential for return is transformative.
Walfinch was designed by a former home care franchisee
Walfinch is rooted in forward-thinking leadership, with our CEO, Amrit Dhaliwal having been a former home care franchisee. Our model combines entrepreneurial energy with care expertise, nationally supporting franchisees to set up their own Walfinch home care businesses. Could your individual expertise enrich our vibrant network of entrepreneurs? We want to hear your vision. When you join Walfinch, you’re signing up to a brand which values ambition, innovation, and seizing opportunities within a market that’s primed for growth.
Could Walfinch be the investment for you?
What kind of industry do you want to start a business in? Future-proof, deeply profitable, scalable, meaningful? You’re looking right at it. Walfinch is actively tapping into a broadening market, therefore, an undeniable demand.
Better yet: you’re not starting from scratch. You’re plugging into a brand with tested systems, operational tools, referral pathways and a growth-oriented mindset – a brand that is actively redefining what care means. This isn’t for people content with following, this is for leaders in the making.
As you build, your Walfinch business earns both social and commercial value. You’ll be creating jobs, contributing to communities and building something you can scale or sell. Walfinch franchisees are already seeing notable turnover and that momentum is infectious.
Are you what Walfinch is looking for?
We’re looking for driven, ambitious individuals who share our values of possibility, progress and perseverance. People who set new standards, people with passion, people with a hint of revolution in them. If you’ve ever looked at something and seen exactly what needs to change, you are suited to Walfinch.
We welcome franchisees from diverse backgrounds (we’ve had Marketing Executives, Accountants, Care Managers, Nurses, even Television Producers all become proud Walfinch business owners). Previous care experience is a bonus but not required.
All you need is the Thriving mindset:
- You believe great care comes from genuine human connection and operational excellence.
- You’re driven to build something in your local community; generating employment, creating value, making a difference.
- You embrace technology, systems and high standards, because you know that scalable success comes from disciplined frameworks.
- You’re willing to lead, to learn, and evolve.
- Previous experience of running a business or managing teams.
- You’re willing to get out there, shake hands, and become a person of influence within and beyond your local community.
As a Walfinch franchisee, you will…
- Be your own boss and have control of your life, with the backing of an award-winning brand.
- Work in a rewarding, high-impact sector: you’ll be helping people live better lives in their own homes.
- Support your local community by creating jobs, fostering partnerships, and building a reputation for excellence.
- Leverage a ready-built model: from referrals and service lines to admin systems and compliance frameworks.
- Potentially reach significant turnover, some franchisees are achieving up to £1 million turnover or more.
- Enjoy the support, network and ongoing development that comes with being part of a Thriving franchise system.
Training and support: marketing and regulation made manageable
Walfinch understands that care is a highly-regulated sector. So, we have designed our training and support to match. The start of your journey includes:
- A rigorous 10-day initial formal training programme covering business set-up, operations, compliance, marketing and more.
- Full assistance with registration (for example with the regulator Care Quality Commission in England) so you can get trading as quickly and smoothly as possible.
- A 90-day business launch plan that gives you clear milestones, actions and support.
- Office setup assistance, software training, marketing support and system implementation.
- Weekly and ongoing coaching meetings, business development workshops and compliance coaching.
- Access to a network of fellow franchisees, sharing best practice, referral networks and collaboration.
- Dedicated leadership team support, so you’re never left on your own.
How does the Walfinch franchise business model work?
The model is smart, clear and built to work in today’s digital age while staying human centred. At its core: you operate a home-care business under the Walfinch brand, delivering services in your exclusive territory. Our system ensures you have the technology, processes and branding to deliver standout service.
Key components:
- Exclusive territory license: You’re supported to establish a dominant local presence, with an expertly researched territory based on the population of potential clients.
- Technology-enabled operations: From rostering and care-monitoring to client management and compliance., the systems handle the heavy lifting so you can focus on growth and relationship-building.
- Marketing and referral strategy: You’ll be trained on how to build your network of referral providers, community relationships and local leads.
- Service diversity: You’ll offer a full range of care, from hourly/daily visits to live-in support, from simple companionship to complex care for conditions like dementia, stroke recovery, MS. That broad menu means you’re not locked into one niche, and you can scale your operations.
- Scale opportunity: While you might start as a single-unit franchisee, the model gives you potential to scale to multi-unit or multi-territory.
- Ongoing business development: Support doesn’t end at launch; you’ll be coached, updated, networked and encouraged to maximise the value of your business via best practices, operational innovation and strategic growth.
Stop surviving, start Thriving
By joining the Walfinch network you gain access to a proven platform: a recognised brand, a complete operating system, and a market position built for the future - with your own, exclusive territory. Why bother? Because setting up a home care business in such a regulated, evolving industry is tough. With Walfinch you get the backing, training and systems you need to succeed. Because it’s never enough just to survive. Through this high-potential business, make it your Time to Thrive.
Walfinch Tailored Support Boosts Franchisees' Sales Leads by 20%
Walfinch home care franchisees have increased sales leads by 20% with support tailored to their stage of business development.
“Walfinch is growing, with new franchisees joining, and growing numbers achieving £1m+ turnover, so we have dumped a one-size-fits-all approach in favour of more targeted support,” says Amrit Dhaliwal, Founder and CEO of Walfinch. “It has shown its value already, as franchisees' sales leads have leapt by 20%.”
Walfinch has introduced three new levels of support that deliver closely-tailored training and coaching to maximise business growth according to the life-stage of each franchise.
Thrive Academy is for franchisees already achieving £1m+ annual turnover. Amrit says: “Too many franchisors tend to tail off support for these star performers, leaving them to get on with it, but we think they deserve more than that.”
The package includes five days of masterclasses about strategic leadership, focussed on growth, including opening extra offices and expanding into new territories. Amrit adds: “It includes face-to-face input from external expert Trevor Brocklebank, former CEO of Home Instead senior care UK, and franchise coach Simon Mills. That's followed by 12 fortnightly catch-up sessions where they mentor each other, and compare progress.”
Tracy Lezar, who with Kathleen Plough, owns Walfinch Kingston and Weybridge, says: “Before Thrive Academy, we felt very comfortable in our franchise and were achieving a £2m turnover, but now we are working towards building an even higher-level business. It's quite demanding but it's given us a greater overview of the business, it's bringing the whole team together, and we are enjoying it.”
The Rise To Thrive group includes franchisees with a turnover of £30,000-£80,000 a month. Amrit says: “The aim is to help these franchisees to join the £1m+ annual turnover group.” They receive three days of workshops and coaching from external leadership and franchise coach Alexis Neighbour, and Simon Mills, focussed on growth, goal setting and achievement, followed by regular contact sessions where participants discuss their progress and further develop their business strategy.
The Growth Accelerator group includes new and growing franchisees turning over below £30,000 a month. Support includes a day workshop with other franchisees, aimed at maximising business leads, networking, and perfecting their pitching, as well as support to start Walfinch Thrive Clubs in their communities.
Sham Ramjuttun, co-owner of Walfinch Manchester South, says: “The Growth Accelerator workshop encouraged me to get out of the office and start shaking hands, to build bigger networks. I've employed an extra office administrator so I can do this. It also spurred me to start my local Thrive Club, offering free movement classes and socialising. It all helps to expand our business.”
Amrit says: “The workshops at all levels have been very successful. We are seeing more business leads and care packages come in and franchisees moving up the growth ladder.
“More franchisees are opening their Thrive Clubs, offering free mobility, activities and socialising, so we are becoming well-known among care and health professionals, and local people, for our focus on wellness alongside care. Plus, we are all enjoying it!”
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