BrightStar Care has proven to be recession resistant by providing skilled and non-skilled in-home health care and medical staffing. Our franchisees improve the health and quality of life for their clients while easing the caregiving burden on their loved ones.
With franchisees servicing over 370 locations nationwide, BrightStar Care® helps keep parents and grandparents in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes. We can provide every service that is available at a nursing facility, but in the comfort of your loved ones home. From companionship, toileting and hygiene assistance to in-home blood draws and complex infusions, our services are available around the clock to meet our clients every need.
In addition to delivering care to patients one-on-one in their home, we also provide care in other settings. Other healthcare businesses frequently reach out to BrightStar Care for help with staffing needs. We provide personnel to hospitals, nursing homes, doctors offices, labs and anywhere healthcare staff is needed. These relationships not only bring in extra revenue for franchisees they also provide extra income opportunities for caregivers, which helps make BrightStar Care the employer of choice for caregivers.
Franchised Units: 397
Company Owned Units: 31
States Registered In: All but Hawaii
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No
Franchise Fee: $50,000
Royalty: 5.25%
Ad: $500/month or 2.5%
Average Number of Employees: 3+
Item 19: Yes
visa-candidates: No
Passive Ownership: No
Home Based: No
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount Yes
Special Discount Programs: $5,000 Vet Fran discount
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Co-Operative Advertising: Yes
Training: Franchisor Support
• Two week new owner training program: Pre-Opening Training (for new owners), and Boot Camp (for owners, salespeople, branch managers and directors of nursing)
• Additional Sales Management Certification Program
• Dedicated BrightStar Team works with new franchisee from signing through the first 6 months of operations, with weekly coaching calls, sales and operational field visits once open
• Regular consultation from corporate Field Support Representatives to offer support that is aligned with our training programs.
• Monthly Best Practice Calls hosted by franchisees, office staff and corporate staff members to discuss proven, effective strategies that increase revenues and profits
• Online training/learning modules through a Learning Management System
• Regional and National Meetings, including an Annual Franchisee Conference, Branch Leadership Conference, and semi-annual regional summits
• Quarterly Town Hall Meetings
Jim Guzdziol is a good example. "I mean I had no healthcare background, but I had a lot of good business experience, which of course is important. I think probably the biggest skill-set needed are overall general management skills and the ability to manage people, build a team of people and a culture that can make your business successful."