Own a rewarding and profitable management franchise within the rapidly growing social care sector. With a SureCare franchise, you will be joining a leading provider of homecare with a proven track record.
When you own a SureCare franchise, you are in business for yourself, but never by yourself. The quality of care we deliver to our customers is matched only by the quality of support and guidance we provide to all of our franchise owners.
Established in 1994, SureCare has grown to become one the UK's most trusted and leading care service providers. We provide a range of outstanding support to families, with services including personal care, companionship and home support to elderly individuals, as well as to adults and children living with disabilities. We provide an invaluable service which allows people to remain at home in their family surroundings, enjoying a comfortable and enhanced quality of life, as opposed to moving into a specialist care setting or retirement home.
What really makes SureCare unique is the huge variety of services we make available to families, including; companionship care, home help for adults and children, personal care, domestic babysitting services, as well as the ability to deliver more specialised care services such as children’s mobile crèche provision for domestic and commercial clients, respite care, hospice care and end of life care to name just a few.
The Market
Our society is witnessing a period of demographic change as our ageing population is increasingly rapidly. Care services in the home are growing in demand, so much that the current UK home care market value stands at a staggering £6bn, with two thirds of this being spent on care for the over 65s.
At SureCare, we offer a wise investment into a growing market. We offer our franchisees the opportunity to create their own successful businesses in one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK, offering both financial rewards and the knowledge that you are providing an invaluable service to your local community.
One of the most compelling reasons to invest in a SureCare franchise is the multiple revenue streams that our franchisees can benefit from, due to the comprehensive package of care and support services offered by the company. From personal care to help with household chores, SureCare operators can deliver a wide range of services to meet the needs of any individual.
Who We Look For
You don't necessarily need to have any previous care experience to run a profitable SureCare franchise. As a management franchise, the ideal candidates will be:
- Hard working
- Have excellent people skills
- And possess the skills and capabilities to manage and lead others.
Many of SureCare’s franchisees over the years have come from different backgrounds and careers, but all of them share the same passions and objectives – to build a successful business and to provide a meaningful service that helps to enrich the lives of clients under their care.
Training and Support
We need our franchisees to have the knowledge and confidence to be able to deliver excellent customer service from day one.
That’s why all of our franchisees must complete our week-long intensive induction course as part of the overall onboarding process, prior to commencement of trading. During the induction, you’ll meet with key figures in our National Operations team at our Head Office in Chester, Cheshire.
In addition to the initial induction, we offer ongoing training, mentoring, and fantastic levels of support in key areas of:
- Business development
- Finances
- Operations
- Recruitment
- Marketing
You will be also able to take advantage of the SureCare central marketing support – including branded marketing literature, merchandise, website and online resources, PR, business stationery and more – from the beginning, which are often beyond the reach of a typical start-up business.
Investment
There is an initial investment required to start a sustainable SureCare franchise. The amount will vary to some degree, depending on the size and location of your chosen franchise territory area, as well as the ownership of the office premises you operate from.
Our franchise fee is £39,500 (ex. VAT). However, the total investment amount required typically ranges between £100,000 - £130,000. This amount includes the franchise fee, as well as the working capital you’ll need to keep your business running in the early months.
Our Franchise Recruitment Manager will discuss funding with you in more detail, and once we have jointly established the true capital requirement, we can then discuss how this capital is raised and deployed.
Whatever that amount may be, you will be expected to contribute 30% of that amount as direct cash from your own resources. Over the years, SureCare has established strong relationships with several High Street banks, who can support you with a business loan for the remainder of the total investment amount.
The Numbers
Our franchise offices are extremely successful and have enjoyed sustained growth. A number of franchise owners have reported turnover levels in excess of 1,000,000 per annum.
We aim for new franchisees to break even within 12 months of operation, although this can vary based on different factors like a franchise’s individual performance and following our guidance closely. We would expect an established office to achieve net profits (before franchise owner earnings and franchise costs) of 15-20%.
Find out More
If you feel that SureCare’s franchising opportunity could be right for you, please contact us now for more information. A member of our friendly team will be pleased to discuss our franchising opportunity with you in more depth.
What you Need to Know About Running A Business in The Care Sector
Operating within the social care sector is a reliable and forward-thinking proposition for entrepreneurs and business owners. As more and more people seek out domiciliary care services in later life, you can play a key role in supporting your community whilst earning a living.
If you’re looking to start a new business in the care sector, there are a few ways to do it. One option is to go it alone and set up from scratch. However, as care is a regulated industry, there’s a lot to be aware of in terms of care policies, procedures, and best practices.
That’s why franchising with an existing company like SureCare can help entrepreneurs who aspire to provide adult social care. With the support and guidance offered by our franchise model, business owners like you can launch and operate your own business in this lucrative and future-proof sector.
Industry specific expertise
If you have little to no previous experience working in the care sector, it can be incredibly difficult to start up as new care provider on your own. Franchising with SureCare allows you to benefit from our decades of industry knowledge and expertise. You’ll also receive business development support from a team who are familiar with some of the common challenges you may face along the way.
Thanks to our franchising support, it doesn’t matter whether or not you have previous experience in care. Many of our franchisees came to SureCare from a range of different backgrounds and specialisms, but all with one thing in common: having a dream to provide care.
For some, this came after noticing a need for more care services in their community. For others, they recognised the challenges of caring for their own loved ones and wanted to help others around them. Whatever your driving purpose, if you have the desire to bring quality care services to your area, SureCare can support you at every stage.
Regulated care services
Care services across the UK are regulated by the appropriate national body, such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC) in England or the Care Inspectorate in Scotland. It is essential for your care business to adhere to the quality standards of these regulatory bodies, which could be a struggle if you were going it alone.
When you franchise with SureCare, you’ll receive comprehensive support and training in all aspects of care and meeting regulations. What’s more, we enable you and your business to have the flexibility to offer a range of regulated care services and even non-regulated support services like companionship and home cleaning.
With multiple revenue streams available to you, operating a SureCare franchise allows you to earn a living whilst supporting people in your local community. From those with care needs requiring services, to those seeking employment in a highly rewarding sector, your business can enrich the lives of clients and care workers alike.
Why choose SureCare?
As our ageing population increases, so too does the need for care in later life. Care homes are often full to capacity and those living in their own home typically rely on the support of family members to provide daily assistance. The provision of domiciliary care services has grown massively in recent years, and is set to expand further to meet the rising demands.
By becoming a domiciliary care provider, you can play an essential part in supplying much-needed services and easing the overall impacts on the wider healthcare system. Operating in the care sector also means that your business is resilient to the effects of recession or any other economic downturn. As a service industry, your services will continue to be in high demand in the future.
The reason I chose a home care franchise was for the support and to be known with a recognised brand, which we can then grow and develop in our own area
We chose a franchise because it gives support on time-consuming issues such as policy, procedures and legislation, so it left us free to provide care. When we started out eight years ago, we were the sole carers, as well as looking after the marketing the business. Today we have 60 staff providing care for more than 100 children and older people.
I started off as a carer and then worked as a manager in the office of a care franchise, so I chose a franchise when I decided to start my own business. Care is heavily regulated and when I started the regulations were in flux, so I wanted the support of a franchisor. I’ve now got about 100 service users and have built up a team of 40 staff. I need much less franchisor support now, but it’s always there if needed and I talk regularly with other franchisees. We swap tips, advice and ideas so the franchise comes with a useful network.
Franchising with SureCare
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