The Ideal Nurse Next Door Candidate
We award franchises to those that have the tenacity and grit to build a business with purpose and heart.
What We Look For
Ideal Candidate Summary
Profit & Purpose
We’re looking for franchisees who share our belief in prioritizing both profit and purpose. While financial success is awesome, our franchisees also need to have a greater purpose for pursuing a home care business with the mission of Making Lives BetterTM
Sales & Marketing Aptitude
You don’t need the experience, but you need to have the aptitude. This business requires you to connect with others and build relationships, so being a people person is a must. Are you ready to put yourself out there in the community?
Coachable Leaders
Strong leaders ask the right questions and are eager to learn and grow. Being coachable means taking feedback seriously, leaning into support, and showing up with a willingness to learn and grow.
From All Backgrounds
How Our Franchisees Started
Nurse to Franchisee
Meet Michelle Greer
"You've got a built-in support system when you go with a franchise system versus just going to a Facebook group and asking a random group of home care agency owners. What do I do? What's working? They may be able to offer you advice, but do they truly have your best interests at heart? With a franchise system, you have that. We've got a great system of other franchise partners ready, willing, and able to jump in at any time to help out."
- Worked as a nurse in a hospital before discovering her true passion for home care
- Transitioned to home care and gained supervisory experience
- Launched her Nurse Next Door home care franchise location in Raleigh, North Carolina, right as the COVID-19 pandemic began
- Leveraged the franchise system's support to navigate early challenges, finding it offered a crucial network and shared solutions during the chaotic onset of COVID-19
Caregiver to Franchisee
Meet Dayna Frame
“I think I have a flair and passion for caring – my childhood friends and family were not surprised when I told them that I was buying a home care franchise. It fits with who I am as a person. As a Franchise Partner, I need to think on my feet and be ready for anything. I have responsibilities to ensure that not only my clients but my team are supported and cared for too. Everyone in this business and the Nurse Next Door community is important to me. We are like one big family.”
- Started as a caregiver with Nurse Next Door in Calgary, Alberta, where she connected deeply with the company’s core values.
- Moved into office roles, eventually becoming a Care Designer, contributing to client care planning and service coordination.
- Relocated to British Columbia to become Operations Manager for the Kelowna and Vernon franchise locations.
- Purchased her own franchise in Kamloops, embracing the opportunity to lead her own team and grow a business aligned with her passion.
- Expanded her footprint by growing to five additional locations: Prince George, Penticton, Victoria, Saanich, and Esquimalt — becoming a multi-unit franchise owner and impactful leader in the network.
Business to Franchisee
Meet Kiran Samran
“The franchise community is like a second family — there’s always someone to turn to when you need help.”
- Transitioned from a 15-year career as an accountant to pursue more meaningful, people-centered work.
- Opened her first Nurse Next Door franchise in Elk Grove, California, in 2017.
- Expanded to multiple territories across the state.
- Became a Bold Pink Club member and was selected as Nurse Next Door’s first Area Trainer, mentoring new and growing franchisees
Frequently Asked Questions
Bold Pink Brand: We stand out from the crowd with our bright and loud branding. Find out why people love the Nurse Next Door brand on our blog.
Centralized Call Center: Scheduling is one of the key challenges many home care businesses face. Our unique Care Services Center manages the scheduling for your Franchise Partners 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We also connect with caregivers to ensure someone is there for the scheduled visit.Â
Avoid burnout from endless admin work and focus on growing your business. Learn more about our centralized system on our website.Â
Happier Aging: Our care philosophy means we provide more than just care, we get our clients back to doing what they love.Â
Your support doesn’t stop after your initial training. We provide comprehensive, ongoing coaching and resources to ensure you’re set up for success from pre-launch through post-launch.
Our business coaches work with you closely, acting as your personal coach and cheerleader in weekly calls.
You’ll be equipped with essential resources to help you scale and manage your business, including:
- Monthly Metrics Tracker: A simple dashboard to keep you on track with key performance indicators (KPIs) and sales numbers.
- One Page Plan: An easy-to-implement guide to help you set goals, manage budgeting, and track your business’s strategic vision.
- Operations Manual: A comprehensive, one-stop-shop guide that details every aspect of Nurse Next Door’s operational standards and procedures.
We have a robust system in place to ensure you are fully supported as you work to achieve your goals.
We are active in the US, Canada, Australia and England with over 400 global franchises.
There are over 200 active locations in Canada and US, with many territories available for franchising across both countries. Contact our franchising experts to learn more.Â
The process of starting a Nurse Next Door franchise can be as short as 4-8 weeks. Review our path to franchising page to explore the process.
No. While a medical or health care background can be an asset, it is not required. Nurse Next Door values passionate, hardworking, sales-oriented business owners who can build relationships and lead teams.
Nurse Next Door’s franchise investment ranges from $115,115 to $212,600 (United States), and $137,500 to $188,700 (Canada). For a detailed breakdown of the investment costs, explore the finance options page.Â
We look for people who align strongly with our core values. Someone with a tender touch and the tenacity of a bulldog. Nurse Next Door requires a hard-working, sales-oriented leader who can connect with influencers in their community.
Here are characteristics that we seek in any Franchise Partner:
- Caring has to be in your heart. The drive to build a business with profit and heart.
- Sales & Marketing Aptitude (experience is a plus, but you must of the aptitude)!
- Strong Leadership Skill
- Tenacity
Please see Ownership Attributes for more details.
We pride ourselves on robust Franchise Partner support. As a new business owner–you’ll have a lot on your plate before and after launch. Nurse Next Door has a robust training and support system to set you up for success and continue to support you as you grow your business.
Our training and support include:
- Initial and ongoing training
- Operations manual
- Regular coaching calls
- Regional meetings
- Annual conference
- Weekly discussion calls with other Franchise Partners
- Peer support from 100+ Franchise Partners and more!
Visit Training & Support for detailed breakdown of our robust systems and support to set Franchise Partners up for success!
What is Foundations Training?
Foundations Training is our comprehensive, five-day virtual program designed to fully immerse and equip new franchise partners with the tools, skills, and knowledge needed to confidently launch and grow their business.
During the training, you'll engage in interactive sessions on all aspects of the business and get a first-hand look at how our systems work.
Our team of experts will guide you through key operational areas, including:
- Culture: A deep dive into our core values and the foundation of our compassionate brand.
- People & Hiring Caregivers: How to find and retain the right people to join your team.
- Care Services Center: Understanding our 24/7 operational support system that handles administrative duties.
- Marketing & Social Engagement: Strategic planning for community initiatives and professional referrals.
- Happier Aging: Learning to apply our trademarked philosophy and bringing it to your community.
- Sales & Client Acquisition: Developing skills to build relationships and secure clients.
- Strategic Planning: Building a one-page strategic plan with goals and metrics for your business.
- And More!
What do I do in this business?
A Nurse Next Door franchise is catered towards individuals who are leaders, have an entrepreneurial passion and undeniable level of tenacity.
You’ll manage a team, hiring caregivers and other team members to support your business as you grow. You will be representing your business and brand in your local community. You will build relationships with local healthcare organizations in your community (hospitals, PT offices etc), attend/host events to educate the public on home care being an option to consider! The core purpose of a Nurse Next Door franchise is to make lives better.
Our Care Services Center will support you 365 days a year, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day with all scheduling requests so you can focus on being out in the community building connections and referrals.
Interested in learning more about what you’ll do in this business? Download our Franchise Report and learn more today.
At Nurse Next Door, we don’t just hire anyone.
Throughout our Training & Support, we will coach you through how to find great caregivers to join your team. Online job boards, social media, word of mouth referrals and job fairs are the most effective ways our Franchise Partners have found and hired great caregivers.
We find that caregivers with the right skill sets resonate with our brand and a rewarding career, over a job that just promises them hours. Wondering more about hiring caregivers? Learn How to Find the Best Caregivers for Your Home Care Business.
What type of support does Nurse Next Door provide with hiring?
The above methods: Job Boards, Social Media, and Word of Mouth will be introduced and covered in detail during Training Week with us as a new Franchise Partner.
Ongoing support are provided by your Business Coach, and Marketing and People teams to ensure you’re on the right track to reach and connect to applicants using up-to-date resources and tools!
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A Nurse Next Door franchise is catered towards individuals who are leaders, have an entrepreneurial passion and undeniable level of tenacity.
You’ll manage a team, hiring caregivers and other team members to support your business as you grow. You will be representing your business and brand in your local community. You will build relationships with local healthcare organizations in your community (hospitals, PT offices etc), attend/host events to educate the public on home care being an option to consider! The core purpose of a Nurse Next Door franchise is to make lives better.
Our Care Services Center will support you 365 days a year, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day with all scheduling requests so you can focus on being out in the community building connections and referrals.
Interested in learning more about what you’ll do in this business? Download our Franchise Report and learn more today.
Nurse Next Door’s franchise investment ranges from $115,115 to $212,600 (United States), and $137,500 to $188,700 (Canada). For a detailed breakdown of the investment costs, explore the finance options page.Â
Are there financing options to open a Nurse Next Door franchise?
Nurse Next Door’s Franchise Development team can walk you through the various ways franchisees typically secure funding. While Nurse Next Door does not provide financing directly, we are SBA approved. You can read more about SBA funding to see if you qualify.
Whether you are a US or a Canadian entrepreneur, here are additional tips on How to Finance a Franchise.
What is the franchise fee and what do I get?
The initial franchise fee is $72,000 USD in the USA and $90,000 CAD in Canada. It gets you access to our world-class brand, systems, training, on-boarding and territory you’ll need for your franchise. It gives us bandwidth to provide you with the initial support and training you’ll need to get set up for success, as well as the proven business systems we use across the board.
Included in your franchise fee is our Franchise Opener program, with our week-long virtual training.
How much can I make with a Nurse Next Door franchise?
Success looks different for each of our Franchise Partners. Later in the process, we will work on a financial plan in forecasting your business that will help you find the answers you need.
You will also get to speak to a cross section of our Franchise Partners and they will be able to share specifics of their business including the financials during the Validation Call step in the Franchise Discovery Call.
How quickly will I break-even?
Break-even differs for everyone.
As you explore our franchise opportunity further, you’ll get to hear from our Franchise Partners firsthand about their break-even experiences.
In Private Duty home care, there are two types of providers of these services.
Non-medical (non-skilled) services: This includes companionship, cooking and cleaning, light housekeeping, personal care (such as grooming) etc.
Medical (skilled) services: This includes all of the non-skilled services plus hands-on, medical services administered by a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). This could include medication management, post-hospitalization care, wound cleaning and more.
Being able to provide skilled services means the full-spectrum of care. It gives a home care business owner the advantage of being able to service all types of clients, widening your potential base of clientele. Professional Referrals like hospitals will prefer your business over other non-skilled providers as you can provide premium, medical services as the patient is discharged and ensure they have optimal care after a surgery and reduce the risk of readmission.Â
Nurse Next Door’s model is to provide a full-spectrum of services to best meet our clients’ needs and ultimately allow our clients to age at home, happily, safely and healthily.
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