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Company Facts

Caremark offers franchisees an opportunity to own and run a rewarding and profitable home care franchise in the social care industry, whilst making a difference within the local community.

Caremark franchisees recruit, train and manage highly qualified carers to provide excellent home care and support to individuals within their own home.

Caremark is a full member of the British Franchise Association.

How much does a Caremark franchise cost?

The Caremark franchise fee is £32,950 + VAT, plus working capital with a minimum personal investment of £30,000.

Caremark has a strong relationship with all major banks, who will offer up to 70% of your first year's running costs upon approval

The Social Care Market

People aged 85 and over are the fastest growing age group in the UK, climbing from 600,000 people in 1984 to 1.4 million in 2009. With life expectancy continuing to rise, the time has never been better to explore a long term business opportunity in the care sector.

About Caremark: Industry Leader

Caremark has an enviable record of success and a reputation for excellence and integrity, ranking amongst the top players within this exciting and expanding market sector. Company founder Kevin Lewis started Caremark in 2005 with almost three decades of experience in the care industry, including 19 years starting and developing two of the UK's leading home care brands. Caremark has a growing network of over 75 locations across the UK.

The unique systems that underpin Caremark offices franchise model, support ethos and methodologies are observed by franchisees to ensure outstanding service levels are continually delivered to the client. Caremark have an unmatched support staff ratio of 3 : 1.

The number of hours of care we provide to vulnerable individuals grew by 27% in 2013 and is set to continue increasing. 2013 also saw an increase in revenue of 26% for our franchisees with 2014 looking to be another record breaking year with a 2014 forecast network turnover of over £50 million.

The Franchise Model

"We introduce new franchisees to a system of which we are justifiably proud and then support them to start their new business. It doesn't end there though; my belief is that a good franchisor should offer support throughout the life of the franchise, allowing the partnership to mature and prove to be mutually successful"

Kevin Lewis, Caremark CEO

What do others say about us:

"Caremark is a highly professional company offering a complete home care franchise package, comprehensive back-up and support and a very rewarding business opportunity."

Gordon Patterson, Leading UK Franchise Consultant

Janis Anderson - Franchisee of the Year and Female Franchisee of the Year 2013

Further Signs of our success

Caremark (Aylesbury & Wycombe)'s Janis Anderson won 'Franchisee of the Year' and 'Female Franchisee of the Year' at The British Franchise Association's annual awards ceremony in 2013 (pictured right).

Janis commented, "I'm thrilled this effort has been rewarded and excited for what the future has in store."

Summary of Caremark's Franchise Offering:

  • A white-collar management role running your own company
  • A 2014 forecast network turnover of over £50 million
  • A great reputation and a full member of The British Franchise Association (bfa)
  • Our team provides support to 85 Caremark offices at a 3:1 ratio
  • Our network is 60% complete, with valuable territories available across the whole of the UK
  • Comprehensive franchise package, including licensing rights, regularly updated operations manual and in-depth training course
  • Access to the proven Caremark formula and systems

Does Caremark fit you?

  • No care experience is required
  • A meticulous selection process ensures that suitable candidates are recruited who are then able to maximise on the opportunity that Caremark offers
  • You will need to be passionate about ensuring your care workers deliver the highest standards of care to your clients, and have a real desire to build strong community relationships, have ambition and drive!

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Caremark Case Study: Making The Change To Care

Caremark Cambridge & South Cambridgeshire were awarded their CQC registration in September 2018 and are now working to build a dedicated team.

Home care company breaks through technology barriers to bring IT to older people

Caremark India officially launches home care in Southern India

Caremark JOGLE team shape up for the big charity cycle ride

Caremark launches Care Certificate

Caremark opens second office in nearby territory

From John O'Groats to land's end for Alzheimer's

Caremark to launch in India in May 2015

National home care provider celebrates a great 2014

New National Support Manager for Caremark franchise owners

Local home care provider's opens its doors to celebrate fifth anniversary

CEO of Leading Home Care Franchisor appoints Personal Assistant

Caremark company principal visits Barnsley franchisee

Caremark are joined by more top professionals

Department of Health shadows Caremark with excellent results

MP Meets Innovative Care Providers

Care providers, commissioners and care recipients, along with a community organising charity, Citizens UK, met with the Minister of State for Care and Support, Norman Lamb MP, to discuss issues in this growing sector and more specifically, the implementation of a new Charter for Good Practice.

When great care gets noticed

New support manager for Caremark

Who took home Caremark Franchisee of the Year 2013 award?

National care provider Caremark increase its network

Caremark, the national home care provider has recently expanded its growing network of franchisees with the addition of Ms Fawz El Fadel who has taken the Spelthorne & Runnymede territory in Surrey.

Caremark head office welcomes new member of staff

Double Delight – Caremark franchisee takes two bfa awards including Franchisee of the Year

Janis Anderson of Caremark Aylesbury spoke of her joy after taking both the 'Female Franchisee of the Year' award and, the industry's top honour – the 'Franchisee of the Year' award. This recgonition is a deserved title after building such a strong brand since she made her investment in 2009.

Recognition and reward for successful franchise owners at Caremark

Caremark at Franchise Opportunities Live – Radisson Blu, Heathrow

Caremark exhibiting their franchise opportunities at Franchise Opportunities Live

New members in the Caremark family

Caremark continues to strengthen its support team

National homecare franchisor raise the bar with the launch of new websites

Caremark celebrates a year of growth

Record month for home care provider

Caremark undertakes urgent recruitment drive in North East

Caremark chosen for social care fund pilot

Caremark organises social evenings for home care customers

Caremark opens its first office in Malta

Caremark franchise owner recruiting care workers to grow business

Caremark set to open a franchise office in Malta

Sisters open Caremark’s latest franchise office

Caremark sells three franchise territories

Continuing its nationwide expansionhas recruited franchise owners for its Lancaster and South Lakeland, Plymouth, and Thanet territories

Caremark franchise owner semi-finalist for top industry award

Two new Caremark franchise owners prepare to launch their businesses

Caremark’s Franchise Manager raises over £500 for charity

Caremark franchise owner receives letter of praise

New Caremark franchise owners win local business start up award

Caremark recruits four new franchise owners

Caremark names its Mark of Excellence Award winner

Caremark emphasises the importance of providing quality care

Caremark (Bromley) wins Caremark’s Achievement Award

Unannounced inspection results in high praise for Caremark franchise

Caremark Franchise Owner of the Year 2011 award winner named

Relax with a cup of tea at Caremark

Caremark franchise owner achieves strong growth

Caremark increases its care services

Caremark new franchise owner set to launch business

Caremark employee in running for top care award

Caremark Care Manger finalist at The Home Care Registered Managing Awards

Caremark launches its new specialists care service

New Caremark franchise owners complete training

Double celebration for Caremark’s Care Worker of the Month winner

Caremark adds five new members to its Support Team

Caremark franchise owners see boost to their businesses

Caremark’s Care Worker of the Year revealed

Caremark is set to create 100 jobs in the Oldham area

Caremark’s Annual Conference inspires its franchise network

Caremark strengthens franchise support team

Caremark delivers home care service despite severe weather

New Caremark franchise opens

New Caremark franchise is set to create over 100 jobs

New Caremark franchise creates over 100 job opportunities

MP Alan Johnson opens Caremark (East Riding)

Caremark set to deliver excellence

Caremark opens new office

New Caremark franchise office opens

Franchise owner helps raise money for charity

Home care franchise names award winners

Caremark franchise wins new contract

Ex-footballer to launch Caremark business

New Caremark franchised office to open

New Caremark franchise is set to open

Home care provider strengthens services across South Cambridgeshire

Caremark announces 140% rise in turnover at conference

Caremark franchise owner strengthens business

Caremark awards its Mark of Excellence

Caremark franchise owner gains CQC registration

Caremark franchise owner opens new office

Caremark Franchise owner wins regional care award

Caremark franchise owner signs at NFE

New support for Caremark in the North

Caremark's growth leads to increase in employment

New appointment for Caremark

Caremark rewards Franchisee of the Year

Caremark recruits new franchisees

Caremark strengthens support

Caremark's flagship office achieves independent Praise

30 per cent growth recorded by Caremark (Leeds)

Caremark announces its Franchisee of the Year

Home Secretary attends new Caremark

Caremark appoints two Franchise Managers

Caremark innovation

Caremark strengthens team with Franchise Manager

New Care Manager at Caremark

Caremark extends helping hand in South West London

Caremark strengthens team

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