Griswold Home Care is a non-medical senior care franchise founded in 1982 and franchising since 1984. As the nation’s first non-medical home care franchise, the brand has built a long-standing reputation for compassionate service and operational consistency across multiple generations of ownership.
At a Glance
Minimum Liquid Capital Required: $75,000
Ownership Model: Owner-operator
Location Type: Home-based operations serving clients in their homes
Time Commitment: Full-time
Experience Required: Leadership or management experience preferred; no home care experience required
Top 5 Reasons to Invest
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Recession-resistant senior care demand
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Home-based, non-retail operations
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Established brand with multi-decade history
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Recurring client service relationships
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Demographic tailwinds supporting long-term need
About the Griswold Franchise
Griswold Home Care provides non-medical home care services that help seniors, disabled adults, and individuals with chronic conditions remain safely in their homes. Services are delivered by caregivers under a locally owned franchise model.
With more than four decades of experience and over 200 locations across approximately 30 states, Griswold Home Care operates in a category defined by necessity, continuity of care, and long-term client relationships.
Why Franchise With Griswold?
- First-mover legacy — First non-medical home care franchise in the US (1984). 40+ years of brand recognition newer competitors can’t match.
- Lowest royalty in the industry — At 4%, you keep more of every dollar as your business scales than with any major competitor.
- Largest protected territories — Room to grow without competing against fellow franchisees. Expansion potential built into your market.
- Recession-resistant demand — Senior care is essential. Aging population ensures demand increases for decades regardless of economy.
- Low overhead model — No retail buildout. Fast ramp-up with minimal fixed costs. You need an office — the rest is up to you.
ABF Exclusive Insights
Market Analysis
Non-medical home care is a necessity-driven service aligned with aging-in-place preferences. Demand is supported by long-term demographic shifts rather than discretionary consumer spending.
Competitive Advantage
Griswold Home Care’s longevity and early entry into franchising have resulted in refined processes, brand recognition, and operational maturity uncommon in younger home care concepts.
ABF Timing Insight
With continued expansion across the U.S. and growing demand for in-home senior services, Griswold Home Care remains positioned for disciplined growth as more families seek alternatives to institutional care.
Training and Support
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Pre-opening launch support guiding owners from signing through opening
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Home Care Academy combining classroom instruction and in-field training
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Ongoing regional support covering operations, compliance, sales, and finance
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Tools and systems supporting caregiver recruitment and client management
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Continued education through webinars, conferences, and peer collaboration
Franchise Owners That Thrive
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Comfortable leading teams and managing caregivers
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Organized and process-driven
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Compassionate and service-oriented
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Willing to follow structured systems
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Motivated by community impact and responsibility
Franchise Fit & Capital Readiness
Who This Franchise Is NOT For
- Are you seeking passive or absentee ownership? Griswold requires hands-on leadership, especially early on.
- Are you uncomfortable managing caregivers? People management is central to success.
- Do you expect immediate high revenue? Recurring revenue grows as you add clients and caregivers.
- Do you have less than $75,000 in liquid capital?
Candidates who do not meet the financial criteria below are typically not approved by the franchisor.
Investment Readiness Check
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Ownership timeline typically ranges 3-6 months
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Credit history and overall net worth are reviewed during approval
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Minimum Liquid Capital: $75,000 — required for consideration
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Territory availability and financing readiness evaluated during validation
All financial thresholds are set by the franchisor and are non-negotiable during approval.
Franchisor Authority Disclosure
America’s Best Franchises provides guidance and introductions.
Final approval criteria, financial thresholds, and territory decisions are determined exclusively by the franchisor.
Pre-Qualification Capital Acknowledgment
By submitting this form, you confirm that you meet the minimum liquid capital requirement of $75,000 established by the franchisor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What experience is required to own a Griswold Home Care franchise?
A. No specific home care experience is required, but leadership and people-management skills are important.
Q. Is this a home-based franchise?
A. Yes. Franchisees operate from a home office while services are delivered in clients’ homes.
Q. Who are the primary clients?
A. Seniors, disabled adults, and individuals needing non-medical assistance to remain at home.
Q. Is this a full-time business?
A. Yes. Active, full-time owner involvement is expected, especially during the early stages.
Q. Why is Griswold a good fit for veterans?
A. Success requires ability to follow procedures and systems — strengths veterans possess. 20% discount on franchise fee for honorably discharged veterans.
Next Steps
Complete the form below to request a qualification review and discuss territory availability for Griswold Home Care.
This profile represents general franchise information. Individual results may vary. Refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.
Griswold Franchise
“Griswold Home Care is a big believer in the idea that if you do the right thing, then success will come. I apply this philosophy to my business, and we have been growing significantly every year since we started.”
“Other brands would tell me how great the margins were, but when I got on the phone with Griswold, they were the only ones who said anything about care. They remembered that the end product was care to seniors.”