In-home senior care franchise specializing in matching senior caregivers with seniors in need of assistance, promoting companionship and support.
KEY FRANCHISE STATS
Franchisees
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180
+
49%
49%
Franchise fee
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$55,000
Investment
?
$95,000 - $172,000
Revenue (AUV)
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Undisclosed
$1,010,000
+
2.3%
2.3%
$xxx,xxx
Seniors Helping Seniors is a distinctive in-home care franchise that connects older adults in need of support with active seniors who provide compassionate, non-medical assistance. This innovative approach fosters a unique bond built on shared life experiences and empathy.
The concept was introduced in 1998 by founders Kiran and Philip Yocom in Reading, Pennsylvania, and the franchise system was launched in 2006. Today, the company’s headquarters is based in Leesport, Pennsylvania.
Services offered by the franchise include companionship, personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation, and help with everyday activities.
By employing fellow seniors as caregivers, the business ensures a deep level of understanding and emotional connection. This peer-based caregiving model sets Seniors Helping Seniors apart in the home care industry, emphasizing relationships rooted in mutual respect and experience.
Initial investment
The initial investment required for a Seniors Helping Seniors franchise is $95,000 - $172,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Seniors Helping Seniors offers 2 types of franchises:
Type of Expenditure
Amount
Seniors Helping Seniors franchise under Traditional Model
$94,715 – $154,590
Seniors Helping Seniors franchise under Executive Model
$109,715 – $171,790
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Seniors Helping Seniors under Executive Model. For more information on costs required to start a Seniors Helping Seniors franchise, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Type of Expenditure
Amount
Franchise Fee
$55,000
Training Fee
$5,000
Real Estate/Rent
$0 – $4,000
Utility Deposits
$0 – $300
Leasehold Improvements
$0 – $2,000
Furniture, Fixtures & Improvements
$0 – $10,000
Insurance
$2,000 – $5,000
Signage
$75 – $750
Office Equipment & Supplies
$2,500 – $5,000
Grand Opening Advertising (3 months)
$20,000
Software
$1,980 – $2,150
Career Apparel
$460 – $890
Travel Training Expenses
$0 – $3,500
Licenses & Permits
$1,200 – $7,000
Legal & Accounting
$1,500 – $3,500
Salaries
$15,000 – $30,000
Licensing Consulting
$0 – $7,000
Additional Funds (3 months)
$5,000 – $10,700
TOTAL
$109,715 – $171,790
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Seniors Helping Seniors offers 2 types of franchises:
Type of Expenditure
Amount
Seniors Helping Seniors franchise under Traditional Model
$94,715 – $154,590
Seniors Helping Seniors franchise under Executive Model
$109,715 – $171,790
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Seniors Helping Seniors under Executive Model. For more information on costs required to start a Seniors Helping Seniors franchise, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Type of Expenditure
Amount
Franchise Fee
$55,000
Training Fee
$5,000
Real Estate/Rent
$0 – $4,000
Utility Deposits
$0 – $300
Leasehold Improvements
$0 – $2,000
Furniture, Fixtures & Improvements
$0 – $10,000
Insurance
$2,000 – $5,000
Signage
$75 – $750
Office Equipment & Supplies
$2,500 – $5,000
Grand Opening Advertising (3 months)
$20,000
Software
$1,980 – $2,150
Career Apparel
$460 – $890
Travel Training Expenses
$0 – $3,500
Licenses & Permits
$1,200 – $7,000
Legal & Accounting
$1,500 – $3,500
Salaries
$15,000 – $30,000
Licensing Consulting
$0 – $7,000
Additional Funds (3 months)
$5,000 – $10,700
TOTAL
$109,715 – $171,790
Franchise Disclosure Document
Below is Seniors Helping Seniors's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.
Number of units
Seniors Helping Seniors had 182 total units in 2025, of which 180 were franchised-owned and 2 company-owned.
Seniors Helping Seniors offers a well-structured training program designed to prepare franchisees for the successful operation of their business. This training is delivered through both classroom instruction and on-the-job experiences, covering all essential aspects of running the franchise.
Initial Training Program: Includes “New Partner Orientation” (2 days), “Owner’s Training” (3 days), and “One-on-One Opening Support.” These sessions provide a comprehensive introduction to the franchise system, detailed business strategy, and hands-on support.
Structured Curriculum: The training includes 32–64 total hours covering topics like Office Procedures (8–16 hours classroom, 4–8 hours on-the-job), Sales (4–8 hours classroom, 2–4 hours on-the-job), Administration (4–8 hours classroom, 2–4 hours on-the-job), Marketing (8–16 hours classroom), Public Relations (4–8 hours classroom), and Operations (4–8 hours classroom, 2–4 hours on-the-job).
Refresher and Managerial Training: Refresher training is required for managers or new designated personnel, and must meet the franchisor’s standards. This ensures continuity and consistent quality in service delivery.
Territory Protection
Seniors Helping Seniors provides its franchisees with a defined and exclusive territory in which to operate their business.
The franchisee is granted this territory with a minimum population of 250,000 people, and the franchisor agrees not to operate or license another Seniors Helping Seniors business within this area, provided the franchisee remains in compliance with all terms of the franchise agreement.
This includes meeting monthly minimum gross sales targets, which, if unmet, may allow the franchisor to reduce the territory size or revoke exclusivity. The exclusivity is strictly enforced in terms of client solicitation. Franchisees are not allowed to solicit clients outside of their designated territory without prior written approval from the franchisor.
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