FAQ’s

Owning a franchise means being in business for yourself but not being by yourself. Our company licences its brand and proven business methods to a select group of Avant Franchise Partners across the UK. We have a team of central support staff who will assist our Avant Franchise Partners to develop their business whilst monitoring the quality is upheld. Our team will also provide advice and support to guide our Avant Franchise Partners in running their business. This is especially helpful in the first few years of trading.

No. There is no requirement for an Avant Franchise Partner to have previously worked within the Care Sector. More importantly, you must have the desire and be driven to want to manage a successful business and have an empathetic approach. Where the Avant Franchise Partner is without experience within the Care Sector, they must maintain at least one office staff member who has documented evidence of experience within the Care Sector and will be the Registered Manager.

Yes. We have negotiated a financial package with a number of High Street Banks subject to franchisees’ individual status. With the support we have also arranged through Franchise Finance Ltd, a detailed business plan to support any submission to the bank is created for all prospective Avant Franchise Partners.

The Franchise Management Fee is 5.0% of the franchise business turnover, net of VAT and is paid monthly. This provides franchisees with on-going support and advice for the duration of the licence agreement.

There is a fixed monthly Pay Per Click and Search Engine Optimisation fee. This will be used by us to undertake online marketing for the benefit of our franchise network and further develop the brand.

The projected earnings are a realistic estimate of what an Avant Franchise Partner can – earn. We have based all our figures on our own experience in the sector over the last 20 years. Successful Avant Franchise Partners can earn in excess of the projections, however, the ultimate success is down to each individual.

We provide initial training in the operation of the system and the rules, regulations, and standards, methods and operating procedures of an Avant Business. The initial training lasts up to 2 weeks and we will also provide additional initial online, telephone or on-site support and assistance in the territory for the first three trading months above the normal support and advice covered by the Franchise Management fee. You will also be given on-going training and mentoring during the franchise licence period.

You will be required to have an office base for your business to operate from.
However technology will allow you to work from anywhere. Our hosted system allows you to log in anywhere in the world.

The total investment, including working capital, will be between 80k-£100k. but you will need personal funds of around £40k. You will be given support and guidance by Franchise Finance Ltd in producing your business plan for presentation to a bank or financial institution.

Care & Support Services.

• Assistance with all personal care including bathing, showering
• Assistance with undressing/dressing
• Assistance with shaving
• Provide respite care/ holiday care
• Assistance with mobility aids e.g hoisting
• Assistance with customers requiring two or three care & support workers at one visit
• Assistance with incontinence care
• Assistance with prompting, administering medication

Companionship & Home Help Services.

• Providing company and a nice chat
• Provide cleaning services in your own home
• Helping with laundry and ironing
• Taking out rubbish
• Making beds and changing bed linen
• Meal preparation
• Helping paying bills and managing your home, keeping cupboards tidy etc
• Looking after your pet
• Help with shopping
• Manage your food, checking expiry dates etc.
• Collecting medication
• Escort to appointments

We would expect this to be within the first 24 months.

Yes, of course although we would always insist on ‘vetting’ any new Avant Franchise Partner to ensure they are right for the business and have the required skills and experience.

Your growth depends on your desire to grow and develop your business in a rapidly expanding market sector. There is also the opportunity to take on additional territories. Sally Graham grew her own franchised business to a £12 million turnover business over a 15 year period and had 9 territories!

You can make around a 10-15% net profit. However, this very much depends on the franchisee’s own drawings and any other non standard business expenditure.

Of course. Every Avant Franchise Partner is granted a clearly define territory with a minimum of 250,000 people with at least 30,000 over 65 year olds.

If you are interested in owning and running your own Avant franchise please contact us on [email protected] or call us on 0203 805 0610 and request a “Franchise Application Form”.