When Emmie Knox and Louis LeSassier opened their Assisting Hands® Home Care franchise in the Austin, Texas, area eight years ago, they had no idea they would become integral members of the team. As area representatives, Knox and LeSassier have played a pivotal role in expanding the brand and helping other franchisees succeed. By Shelby Green
Jeff Bevis, chief operating officer of Caring Senior Service, has been in franchising for 37 years, and 19 of those years have been dedicated to the home care industry. By Cindy Charette
After earning his business degree and an MBA, Teodorico Azores Jr. knew he wanted to operate his own business. Of all the franchising opportunities available, Azores was drawn to the health service industry – he had grown up in a close-knit family and always enjoyed helping others. When it came time to invest in a franchise, one stood out: 1Heart Caregiver Services. By Brianna Bohn
The Population Reference Bureau’s 2019 bulletin, Aging in the United States, reports that the number of Americans ages 65 and up is projected to almost double from 52 million to 95 million by 2060. As the baby boomer segment soars, so will the demand for exceptional care. By Lizzy Yeserski
Before becoming a Home Helpers® Home Care franchisee in Bergen County, New Jersey, Kristin Shute came from a long line of family entrepreneurs and grew up in a family business that started in 1895. By Cindy Charette
Home Helpers® Home Care is on track to have yet another record-smashing year, with no plans to halt growth anytime soon. “In September, the Home Helpers development team awarded a record-breaking eight new franchise offices, the most awarded in a one-month period,” confirmed Bobby Kelley, assistant vice president of franchise development. By Lizzy Yeserski
While this past year may have presented many challenges and obstacles due to COVID-19, it also created many opportunities, especially within the home-care industry. HomeWell Care Services, one of the nation’s leading at-home care providers, not only embraced these problematic circumstances but experienced steady growth. By Cindy Charette