Last Updated on July 22, 2012 by DeanR
A+ Nannies Franchise
The A+ Nannies franchise is a nanny headhunting service business. It was founded by Hilary Lockhart in 2001. She started babysitting for neighbourhood families when she was 10 years old.
When she was 12, she put up a babysitting club for the teens. She had her first official nanny position when she was 16. On her senior year during high school, she was a volunteer at a facility for handicapped children and at a day-care center. She still continued with the her job of being a nanny all throughout college and when she graduated, she opened A+ Nanny Inc. Her whole life was about children. It’s her passion taking care of the children. She started franchising it in 2007.
What services do they offer at A+ Nannies?
They have full time or part time jobs. They also have temporary nannies who can stay with your kids while you’re away on vacation or during school breaks or when you need extra help if your child is sick. Their nannies can also be on-call for special occasions or date nights. There are also nannies who specialize in post-natal care to help you with your newborn specially at night.
The franchisees task is to find professional nannies. You will need to pre-screen them, check references, interview, and then conduct all necessary background investigations. They also base the selection process on their attitude, past experiences, and upon their commitment. The nannies will not be treated as your employees but instead, your client’s employees. A+ Nannies calls the family 5 times during the first year to check on their progress. They would also call the nanny 5 times the first year to check on their status. They encourage the communication to be open to make sure that both parties are not having unresolved issues or concerns.
Costs and Requirements Associated with Running an A+ Nannies Franchise
It is necessary to have a net worth of at least $50,000 and a total liquid asset of at least $256,000. You can run the franchise from home and they don’t allow absentee ownership. You can expect to be investing about $39,000 to $53,000. The Franchise fee is currently $28,000 with an on-going royalty fee of 6%. This is for a renewable 10 year term agreement.
Training and Support: What’s included in the franchise package?
Initially you will be required to complete an intense 4 day training at their headquarters but it does not stop there. They will provide you training on any specific matters as they arise. For marketing and advertising, you will also be granted access to their senior advertising consultant, you will then work together with any ideas that you may have, or you can download their professionally designed marketing and advertising paraphernalia’s such as brochures, post cards, cards, magnets, magazine and yellow page/Yelp! advertisements, envelopes, letterheads, note cards, and post it notes. You will also be provided a franchise operations manual. For on-going support, there is a senior management team, this team has significant experience, and will offer assistance and support to help you in becoming a successful franchisee. They believe in the team work and camaraderie and partnership of corporate and owners.
Contact Details
You May Reach Them At:
Address: 6730 E. McDowell Rd., #133 Scottsdale, Arizona 85257
Phone: (480)699-7558