Senior Helpers

$SHNLF500 #112
CategoryPersonal-Care Businesses
SubcategorySenior Care
Locations401
Franchisee Count420
Franchise Fee$55,000
Item 7 Low$87,700
Item 7 Midpoint$159,600
Item 7 High$231,500
Royalty Fees5% of Gross Sales (2.5% for first 6 months if new owner paying fee on Discovery Day)
Ad / Brand Fund2%
Sold Not Open30
ParentSenior Support Holdings, L.P.
PE / InvestorWaud Capital Partners
Founded2002
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business23
Began FranchisingApril 2005
HQTowson, MD
Executives7
Main Phone1-866-353-3743
Email
FDD IssuedApril 29, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Senior Helpers offers franchises for the establishment and operation of care agencies that provide non-medical care and personal assistance services, primarily for elderly individuals, including companionship, bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation, medication reminders, and Alzheimer's and dementia care.

SH Franchising, LLC is a Delaware limited liability company, wholly owned by Senior Support Holdings, L.P., which is managed by Waud Capital Partners. Key executives include CEO Peter Ross and COO Mari Baxter.

Senior Helpers offers franchises for the establishment and operation of care agencies that provide non-medical care and personal assistance services, primarily for elderly individuals, including companionship, bathing, dressing, grooming, light housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation, medication reminders, and Alzheimer's and dementia care.

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