Path to Franchising
What to expect when you start a business with Nurse Next Door. From booking your first call to signing your franchise agreement, here is a breakdown of our franchising process.
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.
Path to Ownership
Ready to own a business that makes a real difference? Here's what to expect as you explore the path to becoming a Nurse Next Door franchise owner.
Step 2
Book a Qualifying Call
Book a call with one of our franchising team members to discuss eligibility and available territories.
Jack Parr
Franchise Development Coordinator
Step 3
Explore Our Brand and The Industry
Spend time familiarizing yourself with our brand and the Home Health Care industry and prepare any questions you have before your first call.
Step 4
Introductory Video Call
Spend time familiarizing yourself with our brand and the Home Health Care industry and prepare any questions you have before your first call.
Step 5
The Discovery Process
Meet the teams that will support you through your franchising journey. Explore our system and training, create a financial plan, and meet one our existing franchisees.
Step 6
Final Interview Day (FID)
We invite you to spend a day with our team at HeartQuarters. Meet every team and bring any questions you have right to the subject matter expert.
Step 7
Franchise Offer
All successful candidates will be awarded a franchise. Once signed, we’ll get started immediately with getting you set up to start providing care.
Frequently Asked Questions
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!
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.
Avoid burnout from endless admin work and focus on growing your business. Learn more about our centralized system on our website.
Happier Aging: Our care philosophy means we provide more than just care, we get our clients back to doing what they love.
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.
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.
