How to buy an existing home carefranchise

Funding a resale franchise: your path to ownership

If you’re looking to invest in a home care franchise without the complexity of starting from scratch, buying a resale franchise is the perfect route. With an established business, you benefit from:

An existing client base and operational structure
A proven business model, including statistics on turnover and profit
Immediate entry into the sector

Securing funding is straightforward thanks to Home Instead’s strong relationships with leading banks that understand the care franchise sector. You may be eligible for up to 80% funding of the total investment, repayable over an extended period—minimising your upfront capital requirement and making ownership far more accessible.

The initial cost of a resale franchise

Costs for buying a franchise resale vary by territory, reflecting the business’s size and established reputation. Typical financial commitments include:

Cost Component	Amount
Franchise Fee (exc. VAT)	£20,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee (exc. VAT)	6.5%
Sale price of franchise office	Varies by size of business
Due diligence costs (solicitor and accountant)	Varies by size of business
Working capital	Varies by size of business

While these costs represent your investment, the major groundwork—staffing, branding, client acquisition—has already been completed, positioning you to take the business to even higher levels. Plus, with comprehensive onboarding and ongoing support from the National Office team, you’ll have guidance at every step as you develop your home care business.

The seeds of success: earnings and growth potential

Taking over a resale from a retiring franchise owner means you step straight into a proven, performing environment. The earning prospects are impressive:

60% of franchisees turn over £1 million annually, with many achieving far more, 20% of the network turnover more than £2 million annually
Established offices typically see operating profit margins (before franchise owner’s earnings) of 12–18%
With just 0.5% market share of older residents in your area, you could achieve annual revenues of approximately £1.1 million

With your leadership, commitment, and the robust support of the Home Instead National Office, your franchise has every opportunity to flourish—delivering meaningful impact for seniors and outstanding commercial rewards for you.