Tune Into the Franchise Business Radio show to hear about the journey of navigating the process of franchise selection, transitioning into franchise business ownership, and insight on the senior-care sector from a franchisee and franchisor perspective.
Selecting a franchise even when the timing isn’t perfect, can still result in success and growth
Tune Into the Franchise Business Radio show to hear about the journey of navigating the process of franchise selection, transitioning into franchise business ownership, and insight on the senior-care sector from a franchisee and franchisor perspective.
During this interview, Henry Lee, owner of Always Best Care in St. George, Utah shares his first year experience, and Jason Wiedder, Vice President of Franchise Development for Always Best Care, talks about market demand and more. Below are some interview excerpts.
Currie: Henry, what made you decide that you wanted to become a franchise business owner?
Lee: Not reinventing the wheel was one of the reasons that we chose a franchise model. We didn’t have direct experience in senior care until joining Always Best Care. When I started doing my due diligence, I found you, Pam. The beauty of it was that we had some blind spots going into the process. Pam was able to see our strengths and weaknesses and having that third party helps a lot.
Currie: Can you share about your growth and the positive momentum you’ve been having?
Lee: Overall, we’re very happy with our growth. It’s been steady; we’re exceeding our metrics. It’s a lot to take in at first. You’re always learning something new. I think growth comes when you plan to grow and expand.
Currie: Jason, you have deep experience in franchising and specifically the senior-care sector. Please share about the market.
Wiedder: I’ve been in the senior-care industry since 2005. I was actually introduced to the industry by my mom, when the industry was fairly unknown. It was like preschool for the industry and now it’s like high-school days. People know what it’s about and there is a lot of room for growth; the numbers that Henry pointed out of 10,000 people a day turning 65 and baby boomers aren’t even old enough for us to take care of. That wave is still coming. I see the growth.
Currie: Who do you think is a good fit for this type of business model?
Wiedder: When somebody comes into the system, they come from either a strong sales background or a strong operations background. I would say a lot of people have been successful coming from the corporate world and who are looking for something to give back to the communities, because this is a feel-good business. Someone who will follow the system.
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Pamela Currie has 20+ years in franchising. As a Certified Franchise Consultant, Pamela helps individuals make an educated and informed decision when selecting a franchise. Pamela enjoys being a resource and partner in helping people find a franchise that aligns for them. Interested in franchise ownership? Contact Pamela at Pam@FranchiseIntellect.com for a complimentary consultation.