Support for Walfinch franchisees
Not at all! As a fully-supported, innovative home care franchise, our National Support Office will guide you through the intricacies of the care industry. With direct support from our Quality and Compliance Manager, you can comfortably navigate registration with the regulator, gain a profound understanding of care policies, and be fully equipped to build a successful, safe care business.
We provide regular in-person and online workshops designed for franchisees, and maintain consistent communication to keep you fully informed. A dedicated Franchise Support Manager will be assigned to you, offering assistance from your initial start-up steps through to the sustained development of your Thriving home care business.
With Walfinch, our franchise support is continuous. Once you’ve completed your initial training, our National Support Office remains readily available to help you navigate your home care business. We constantly explore new communication methods, including detailed written guidance in our Operations Manual, interactive workshops, or engaging video content circulated through our thriving newsletters. We adapt our support to best suit your learning and operational preferences.
Walfinch franchise training programs
Our comprehensive initial franchisee training takes place in person at our National Support Office in Wantage, Oxfordshire. This intensive 5-day program features hands-on sessions dedicated to: ‘Leadership and Marketing,’ ‘Business Development,’ ‘Finance and Accounting,’ and ‘Compliance and Regulation.’ You’ll meet key members of our team, with ample opportunity to ask questions and engage in valuable practical activities.
We link our franchisees with approved providers to supply them with theory-based training. All home care professionals are trained internally by the franchisees’ teams, in the ‘Walfinch Way’, which has a strong emphasis on quality, safety and promotion of physical activity.
We will provide robust support for training your care management staff, and our Quality and Compliance Manager will supply your Registered Manager with regular workshops and resources. For initial steps, your Franchise Support Manager will assist you with the recruitment of an experienced Registered Manager to oversee your care staff.
Is the home care industry profitable? The home care sector is a highly-profitable and satisfying area of investment, with a predicted value exceeding £2.6 billion by 2030. The demand for home care services is consistently growing, making a home care business a sound investment for both the present and the future.
By diligently following the Walfinch business system and actively building relationships within your local community, you can typically expect to build a £1.6 million turnover with a 45% gross margin and 18% EBITDA in 5 years.
Yes, absolutely. Walfinch has franchise offices across the country, all managed by our dedicated Walfinch franchisees. We were proudly recognised by the UK Fast Growth Index 2024. With the increasing demand for home care, we are actively looking to significantly expand our network and revenue, helping more people to seize this incredible opportunity.
Additional questions about Walfinch franchising
Walfinch is truly unique as the only home care brand that actively helps clients enjoy an active lifestyle. We are also a home care franchise created by a former home care franchisee. Our core focus is on helping both our franchisees and our care clients to thrive. By understanding your individual goals, we can help you to build a business that reflects your aspirations.
‘Time to Thrive’ is Walfinch’s rallying cry, underpinning our mission to help clients enjoy an active lifestyle, whether that’s through attending an in-person Thrive Club, tuning in for an episode of Wellness with Walfinch, or discovering new ways of promoting movement. Home care isn’t an end, it’s the next chapter. We are deeply committed to helping our clients navigate this journey with vitality.
Yes, we foster a thriving community of Walfinch franchisees, who regularly connect to discuss local challenges and personal aspirations. Every year, we host our Annual Walfinch Conference, which is a superb opportunity for our whole network to come together, connect, learn, and celebrate the year’s achievements. During the day, industry leaders often deliver insightful talks, and coaches host engaging activities. In the evening, we host an internal awards ceremony dedicated to celebrating franchisee successes together.
