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's Amrit Dhaliwal Voted Second Most Influential Social Care Leader
Shilpi Verma, Walfinch Harrow and Brent franchisee, clinches The Executive Home Care Leader (Franchise) award in The Social Care Leadership Awards
Amrit Dhaliwal, Chief Executive of growing home care provider Walfinch, has come second in the Social Care Top 30 2024. The Top 30 recognises the most influential leaders in social care, and the winners are chosen by a popular ballot.
Amrit, the founder and driving force behind Walfinch, said: “I am honoured to find myself in the company of such accomplished and influential leaders, who are all making such significant contributions to care and paving the way for excellence in the whole care sector. Leaders like this are a source of learning and inspiration for us all.”
The winner was Rob Martin, Managing Director of Care Services and Executive Director for Anchor, overseeing 121 care homes. Rob's passion for care is shown by his taking care shifts to understand daily challenges better. He also promoted the Apprenticeship Programme for entry-level roles and launched the Social Care Leaders Scheme to attract talented graduates.
Third place went to Joe O’Connor, Chief Executive Officer, Four Seasons Health Care Group and the Brighter Kind brands. Joe managed to sell 65 care homes, retaining 50, while ensuring no closures, maintaining care for over 3,000 residents, and retaining 4,000 team members.
Thanking everyone who voted for him, Amrit added: “Awards like this are a great encouragement to the sector's mission to transform the image of the whole care sector, so that it achieves the positive pubic recognition it deserves.
“It's also a win for the whole Walfinch team, who are making a huge and positive difference to the quality of home care by the work they do every day.”
Congratulating Shilpi Verma on her win in the Executive Home Care Leader (Franchise) Award, Amrit said: “This is a fabulous achievement. Shilpi's dedication to inspiring her home care team to deliver the best personalised care, and her many innovations, such as free dental visits, exercise classes, and cultural dance events for clients, plus fundraising for the local community, are all recognised by this award.”
Amrit’s enthusiasm and commitment to social care began in his 20s, as a franchisee with a national home care franchise in 2012. “I knew then that home care was the right business for me, but I soon saw ways that the whole industry could be improved, which is why I started my own home care business, Walfinch, in 2019,” he said. Walfinch now has franchised offices across the country.
CEO to Watch
Amrit's dedication to combining the highest-quality person-centred care with solid business performance, and offering career growth opportunities to carers, has seen him named as a CEO to Watch in 2024 by CEO Monthly.
His vision for the whole care sector prompted him to write the book The Home Care Revolution (in production) which advocates bringing care voices together to help solve problems and transform the industry.
He also gives presentations on solving industry challenges, speaking at the LaingBuisson Social Care Summit 2024, Care Roadshows 23&24, UK Care Week 23&24, the Franchise Show 24, Care Managers Show 23&24, and the Care Show London 24.
Amrit also promotes care as career choice, speaking at schools and colleges, and supports care team members with training, mentoring, and care technology, and set up Walfinch University to provide training on a wider range of subjects.
His 'Walking with Walfinch’ podcast aims to promote social care as a rewarding sector for business founders, and features interviews with leading care entrepreneurs.
Awards and growth
Walfinch was nominated for 25 major awards in the past 18 months, winning six including the Great British Care Award for Recruitment, Retention, and Recognition. Walfinch was also named as Revolutionary Franchise of the year at the Disruptive Franchise Awards 2023.
Amrit also has ambitious growth plans for Walfinch, aiming for 150 branches and £130m in revenue in the next five years.
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