These days, building a business that enriches lives is a rare occurrence. A fast-food franchisee may believe that opening a new location will be a lucrative investment, but other than money, what are the community benefits? For most franchise owners, money is enough of a reason. But what choices does a person have if they want financial stability and an opportunity to make a real difference in their community?
If you hold yourself to a higher business standard, franchise opportunities in Memphis, TN are now available with Always Best Care.
Since being founded in 1996, thousands of American families have trusted Always Best Care senior care for compassionate home care services. We are known for providing the very best non-medical home care for seniors who wish to remain at home as they age. Our home care franchise owners play a crucial role in preserving the independence and dignity of our clients, and now you can too.
Simply put, the home care industry is booming. If you're reading this page, you're in the right place at the right time. As a result, you can find senior care business opportunities in just about every American community. As the home care market continues to grow, your home care business will grow as well, and that growth is easy to sustain when you consider these U.S. based stats:
During the next 30 years, seniors will make up 20% of the U.S. population. When given a choice, these people want to maintain their current lifestyle, not check into a nursing home. The challenge is that as people age, mobility problems, health issues, and memory lapses happen more frequently. About 80% of seniors have at least one chronic health condition, while 50% have at least two. So, while seniors want to age at home, they need a little help to do so. As an Always Best Care franchisee, that's where you come in - to provide consistent, compassionate support to the growing demographic of seniors who need care in your community.
The bottom line? Since home care is the fastest-growing industry in the U.S., and seniors represent the fastest-growing demographic of our population, capitalizing on home business opportunities is a stable path to profitability for decades to come.
However, changing demographics aren't the only factor driving unprecedented growth in the home care industry. Attitudes are changing about aging, too.
Statistics show that most baby boomers have a strong desire to remain independent as they age. These hardworking Americans are turning their noses up at the idea of spending their golden years in a strange nursing home. They have an unshakeable yearning to live life at home as long as possible. This factor, combined with advances in modern medicine that are helping seniors live longer, has set the stage for more home care franchise opportunities than ever before.
Research by the University of Alabama shows that more than seven million people in the U.S. need some form of home care. This fact is bolstered by the rising trend of "aging in place." Seniors not only want to be self-sufficient - they wish to remain at home, where the surroundings are familiar and family is near. Always Best Care nurtures this need by providing quality in-home care that helps both the seniors in need and their families.
When you implement Always Best Care's proven business model, your senior care franchise in Memphis, TN will become a pillar in your community. You will be part of a highly regarded, reputable organization that others will respect. While you refine your reputation and earn respect, you'll be living an entrepreneurial lifestyle that lets you make a difference in other people's lives.
Great entrepreneurs are always on the lookout for recession-resistant franchising opportunities. In light of the COVID-19 Pandemic, in-home care is now an essential service -- one that will continue to be needed, regardless of the economy. No matter what hurdles we must overcome, one thing is for sure: people will always need care.
At Always Best Care, our proven franchise model enables hundreds of dedicated franchisees the opportunity to achieve financial freedom in the most uncertain times. Our award-winning training program provides franchisees with the tools to succeed and the stability they need.
Always Best Care is one of the fastest-growing senior care franchise systems because our franchisees are more than just business owners, they are compassionate professionals dedicated to helping others. Perhaps most importantly, their home care business lets them care for people in their community while building a rewarding business for themselves.
There's a reason why Always Best Care is consistently recognized by media outlets like Entrepreneur Magazine, Franchise Gator, and Franchise Business Review. We are one of the few senior care franchise systems that offer individuals from all walks of life the chance to generate three potential revenue streams in their community:
Our practical, proven business model gives home care franchise owners the certainty of increasing revenue, the promise of longevity in the marketplace, and the perks of an entrepreneurial lifestyle. Our in-home care, assisted living, and home health care services are trusted by families across the country. And unlike some senior care businesses, the Always Best Care brand is synonymous with excellence. We are dedicated to doing everything possible to help you build a successful home care franchise in Memphis, TN, including:
Like most things in life, you must establish a solid base of knowledge and expertise to achieve success in the home care industry. Fortunately, our unmatched training and support system makes it easy for new franchisees to get started on that path sooner rather than later.
Always Best Care has one of the most successful training systems in the industry. Aptly named ABCUniversity, our training program focuses on the operational activities of setting up, managing, and marketing your senior care agency. During your franchise onboarding process, you will work directly with a National Director or Area Representative, as well as the VP of Franchise Training.
We utilize a variety of media resources and time-tested techniques to help new franchisees absorb the Always Best Care system. When training is complete, new business owners learn the key methods needed to operate a successful Always Best Care franchise.
Building a successful senior care business isn't easy, and it will take time. However, Always Best Care provides new franchisees with unparalleled ongoing support on both local and corporate levels.
Based near your local franchise market, National Directors and Area Representatives provide business-building advice, on-the-spot coaching, and one-on-one mentoring. They offer extensive industry experience throughout multiple markets with guidance from our Executive Leadership Team - an invaluable experience for new and seasoned franchisees alike.
Always Best Care was one of the first senior care franchise companies to provide this additional layer of local assistance, mentoring, and proactive strategic growth. All new franchise owners can count on the following:
Our experienced corporate team works with new in-home care franchise owners to provide comprehensive training for you and your staff, marketing resources, performance metrics, turnkey operating tech, systemwide benchmarking, national accounts, and customer satisfaction support.
Your local Area Representative and our National Directors work with all new franchisees to arrange mentoring opportunities, communications and team-building strategies, and ongoing strategic planning. That way, you have a leg up in your market and access to key resources to build your confidence as you develop your business.
Your Always Best Care franchise development specialist will make sure you have contact information in your state to complete any state licensure requirements. We link you to the nation's top health care licensure consultants, thus allowing you to discover the most cost-effective and time-efficient procedures to get your license, launch your business, and begin serving your community.
Each Always Best Care franchise territory is protected and exclusive to you using zip codes in your state.
Our powerful combination of corporate and local support paves a clear and proven path for new Always Best Care franchise owners to succeed. And with your initial training, field training, and ongoing support, you always have access to Always Best Care repesentatives as you grow your senior home care business.
You may have seen a home care franchise for sale in Memphis, and thought to yourself, "I can do this! The timing may not get better than today." Of course, being ready and motivated to take on the challenges of franchise ownership is a must. However, some very careful self-analysis is needed before buying a franchise.
The reality is this: business ownership is not easy. While Always Best Care does everything in its power to set up new franchisees for success, the franchise owner must be prepared to manage the business. The very best home care franchise owners accept that they may have to work harder than they ever have in their lives.
Are you ready to make that commitment?
Ask yourself these questions before moving forward, so you can make a rational, educated purchasing decision:
The "secret" to franchising success is the consistency of the services and products that customers find at franchise locations. When you advertise the sign and logo of a franchise, you're letting customers know that you follow a specific system. If you are fiercely independent and refuse to follow established formulas, home care franchising might not be for you.
Anybody thinking about opening a home care business needs to be honest about their finances. One of the most common reasons businesses fail is a lack of capital. Remember, you will need enough money to both open and operate your home care business. Though Always Best Care is proud to offer low start-up costs relative to other franchises, an investment of time and money is required.
Your ability to interact well with your franchisor, franchisees, employees, and customers is crucial to your initial and ongoing success. After all, many franchise businesses are based around interacting with people. During the course of your day, a solid problem-solving skillset is also needed to succeed. To run a successful franchise, it's crucial to maintain good relationships with your corporate team, in-house staff, and customers.
If you're ready to seize the day and take destiny into your own hands, we're prepared to help you with the next steps of owning an Always Best Care franchise.
The next steps in your discovery process is to talk with an Always Best Care representative, request a Franchise Disclosure Document, complete an application, and "validate" everything you have learned about our winning franchise business model. Once complete, you will have a candid discussion with current franchisees who have been selected by experience to reach their entrepreneurial dreams.
At Always Best Care, we believe in providing you with the info you need to make an informed choice about our home care business franchise opportunities. Our Franchise Disclosure Document has detailed information covering the most important matters for prospective franchisees. We consider your Franchise Disclosure Document to be an indispensable legal document covering your rights and obligations. Once read, you will understand the relationship between Always Best Care and its home care franchisees.
With your discovery process finalized, your last few steps will be to have a private conversation with Always Best Care President and CEO Jake Brown. After your one-on-one meeting, our corporate team will approve or deny your status as an Always Best Care franchisee. Your personal meeting with our President and CEO may take place via video conference or phone. If you prefer, we can make arrangements for an in-person Discovery Day, where you can meet with our executive team at our corporate headquarters in Roseville, CA.
If you have made it this far, it's now time to learn more about Always Best Care and the enriching opportunity that lies ahead. If you are ready to turn your dreams of living an entrepreneurial lifestyle into reality, you're closer than ever before. By downloading our free E-Book , you're taking the exciting next steps towards building a home care business that makes a true difference in your community.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Right now groceries are the highest we've seen in 40 years. The USDA estimates grocery bills could increase another 5% to 6% in 2022.This summer, you’ll get some relief at the grocery store, thanks to a new bill.Starting in August, a 30-day suspension on grocery sales tax will take effect. According to Gov. Bill Lee, more details will be released closer to the effective date.But that's months away, and families need help now. Here is a list of meal programs that are helping families immediate...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Right now groceries are the highest we've seen in 40 years. The USDA estimates grocery bills could increase another 5% to 6% in 2022.
This summer, you’ll get some relief at the grocery store, thanks to a new bill.
Starting in August, a 30-day suspension on grocery sales tax will take effect. According to Gov. Bill Lee, more details will be released closer to the effective date.
But that's months away, and families need help now. Here is a list of meal programs that are helping families immediately.
Every Monday through June, the YMCA will give out free 7-day meal packages for kids under 18. Meals will be distributed from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on a first come first served basis.
Methodist South Hospital Campus is located at 1300 Wesley Drive, Memphis, TN 38116.
Once that program ends, the YMCA will have about a dozen meal site locations throughout Shelby county to continue giving out free 7-day meal packages. Click here to find a location near you.
'Feed the Block Memphis has three different meal programs for residents living in Raleigh.
1. Feed The Block – Groceries
Through their monthly grocery giveaway done in partnership with Midsouth Food Bank, they provide supplemental groceries to those who need them.
2. Feed The Block – Summer
Provides consistent meals for school-aged children in the summertime.
3. Feed The Block – Dinner
Provides dinner meals to kids in need.
Next, Memphis Shelby County Schools has a summer food service program. This program is specifically for low-income families. If your child needs summer lunch this year, you have to contact Shalissia Smith by phone at 901-416-0062 or by email at [email protected].
The Mid-South Food Bank has a mobile pantry distribution program. They have several refrigerated vehicles located throughout Shelby County various locations. The Mobile Pantry is open to those who can show an ID or other proof of residency in the county/zip code designated for distribution.
Click here to find a location near you.
SisterReach is a Black-woman-led nonprofit located in Hickory Hill. They recently launched Peral's Pantry, a community resource program for Memphis families in need. Clothes and food items are available for entire families. This pantry is appointment-based. Click here to make an appointment.
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Each week WREG is rounding up the highest and lowest scores from Shelby County restaurant inspections. Find more scores from Shelby County and other Tennessee counties here.
Lowest:
Son Delicias Banegas – 83546 Berclair Rd. Memphis, TN 38122Violations Include: no paper towels present at hand sink, cutting board is damaged and discolored, no sanitizer present at time of inspection, no thermometer present in cooler or freezer, no commercial grade oven used inside mobile unit – must be replaced in six months, no testing strips present during inspection, grill exterior is dirty, ventilation needs cleaning, and expired permit.
Cora’s Kitchen – 841896 Nantucket Dr. Memphis, TN 38109Violations Include: Person in charge failed to demonstrate knowledge – did not know how to use test strips, setup sanitized water and must carry bleach in mobile unit (recommended a food safety class), bare wood support in food area, no test strips in mobile unit, side of grill is dirty, water leaking below hand sink into a bucket, ceiling is not smooth or easily cleanable, and permit not posted – current one is a year out of date.
Inspector’s note: Person in charge given six months to bring ceiling up to code.
Marco’s Pizza – 875730 Stage Rd. Memphis, TN 38134Violations Include: no employee illness policy present (copy left with manager), ice dispenser at drink machine needs to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Cutting boards need to be replaced, unlabelled containers in the walk-in and prep cooler must be labelled if not in original container, food stored on floor of freezer, dumpster does not have a lid, trash present on ground around dumpster, recent inspection not posted.
Inspector’s note: told manager that dumpster must have a lid and to let landlord know about it.
American Deli – 893850 Austin Peay Hwy. Suite #3 Memphis, TN 38128Violations Include: no thermometer present in prep cooler, unlabelled food containers, bag of sugar and uncovered ready-to-eat food items stored on the floor, dirty wiping cloth stored on prep table, ice scoop stored on top of ice machine, scoop laying on top of chicken, test strips not provided, dirty food containers, dirty cooler interior, dirty restrooms, dirty floors and equipment exteriors, light not provided in walk-in freezer, foul odor in lobby, most recent inspection
Captain J&J Fish & Chicken – 892447 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38112Violations Include: tomato, lettuce and onions are not held at 41 degrees, prep cooler is over 41 degrees, thermometer in prep cooler is illegible, lettuce stored underneath wood rack, food employees not wearing hair restraints, used wiping cloth stored on counter top.
100s:
Bar Keough247 S. Cooper St. Memphis, TN 38104
Brisket in a Basket4575 Chuck Ave. Memphis, TN 38118
Cafe Brooks1934 Poplar Ave. Memphis, TN 38104
Dinstuhl’s Fine Candy Company, Inc.147 S. Main St. Memphis, TN 38103
Harry Yo’s BBQ5419 Banbury Ave. Memphis, TN 38016
Hot N’ Heavy Dogs1163 Hunters Green Circle South Cordova, TN 38018
Mahogany Memphis3092 Poplar Ave. #11 Memphis, TN 38111
The Peanut People121 S. Main St. Memphis, TN 38103
Red Hook of Memphis (Bar)3295 Poplar Ave. Suite 101 Memphis, TN 38111
Stage 64 Lounge (Bar)7041 Highway 64, Suite #107 Memphis, TN 38133
Tasty Food Services, Inc.3030 Brunswick Rd. Bartlett, TN 38133
Tiger Que LLC9687 Woodland Creek LN Cordova, TN 38018
“I tell people I play with food for a living. It’s true. I think play is a part of exploration and education,” said Ali Manning, Food Science 4 Kids.MEMPHIS, Tenn — Memphis food scientist Ali Manning shows just how fun it can be using everyday household items and food in a creative way.Remember growing up and your parents saying, “Don’t play with your food?”Well, you can, and it may be a good thing if you do.“I encourage getting messy, for your hands to be dirty beca...
“I tell people I play with food for a living. It’s true. I think play is a part of exploration and education,” said Ali Manning, Food Science 4 Kids.
MEMPHIS, Tenn — Memphis food scientist Ali Manning shows just how fun it can be using everyday household items and food in a creative way.
Remember growing up and your parents saying, “Don’t play with your food?”
Well, you can, and it may be a good thing if you do.
“I encourage getting messy, for your hands to be dirty because it’s all a part of the learning experience,” said Manning, a Food Scientist, Umami Food Consulting founder, and Food Science 4 Kids creator.
“I tell people I play with food for a living. It’s true. I think play is a part of exploration and education,” said Manning.
She teaches healthy eating in a scientific way.
While setting up her mobile lab at Overton Park on Monday, Manning attracted some little food enthusiasts of her own.
“Children eat what parents provide for them," Manning said. "It’s up to the parents to make healthy choices. Right, for the little ones. In my classes, children learn about baking science, ice cream science. They understand where their food is coming from. They understand the importance of agriculture, food sources, and the food system."
She started Food Science 4 Kids during the pandemic hosting virtual demonstrations.
Now, she visits schools, libraries, and special events showing how different foods work such as using carbonated items to blow up a balloon or vinegar to create eruptions.
“Many of the things that we do can be pulled from the pantry,” said Manning. “Food is a science and people don’t necessarily always think about that. I’m excited to kind of give them a fresh perspective. I want to make sure that when the kids come to my class, they not only learn about where food comes from but they have a fun time and they’re able to apply it at home as well.”
The goal is to make healthy eating a habit.
“It’s a part of the culture and behavioral changes. Healthy children then become healthy teens and healthier adults…In food science education, I think little ones are able to understand that from the very beginning seeds grow your food. Your food then becomes products that you should consume. We should consume more healthy products,” said Manning.
Manning is also the author of the children’s book, “Can I Play with my Food?”
Through the summer it's going to cost many Mid-South drivers at least $50 to fill up their car.MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It's going to be hard to find gas under $4 per gallon this summer in Memphis.Overnight, gas prices reached an all-time high in Memphis. Tuesday, AAA released that the average price of gas is $4.15 a gallon. That's an 18-cent jump from last week.The national average is breaking record highs too. The national average is curren...
Through the summer it's going to cost many Mid-South drivers at least $50 to fill up their car.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It's going to be hard to find gas under $4 per gallon this summer in Memphis.
Overnight, gas prices reached an all-time high in Memphis. Tuesday, AAA released that the average price of gas is $4.15 a gallon. That's an 18-cent jump from last week.
The national average is breaking record highs too. The national average is currently sitting at $4.36 per gallon. The previous record national average was $4.35 per gallon, which was recorded on March 10 after the Russian invasion of Ukraine began, according to GasBuddy.
GasBuddy predicts the price for gas will remain above $4 through November. This is because the price of crude oil is more than $100 a barrel whereas a year ago it cost about $65 dollars.
What's mostly driving crude oil prices is Russia's war in Ukraine, but there are other factors negatively impacting gas prices.
COVID lockdowns in China are raising concerns about softening demand for oil. In response, Saudi Arabia cut oil prices for buyers in Asia. That’s causing fluctuations in the global market.
There is also a truck driver shortage, which is making it difficult to get the fuel from the storage tank to the gas station. Right now it’s more expensive to deliver the fuel, and that’s reflected in the price of a gallon of gas.
To find gas prices near you click here to put in your location, or download the GasBuddy app.
Since GasBuddy doesn't expect gas prices to drop anytime soon, here are a few ways you can save at the pump.
If you download the free GasBuddy app on your smartphone, it will show you the cheapest gas prices wherever you are. As of Tuesday morning, these are some of the cheapest gas stations around Memphis.
Also through the GasBuddy App, you can enroll in their gasoline savings program which gives drivers a discount on every gallon of gas they will ever pump. Drivers can join Pay with GasBuddy for free and save on every gallon of gas they pump. Click HERE to learn more.
There are dozens of reward programs that allow drivers to earn points just for going about their daily lives. Below are a few programs you should look into.
Filling up at one of the warehouse clubs is a great way to save if you don’t mind the trade-offs, such as membership fees and long lines. Costco typically sells its gas about 20 cents below the market average. But keep in mind that you have to offset a $60 yearly membership fee.
#GasPrices in the U.S. are once again gaining upward momentum. The national average rose 13¢/gal in the last week, and is now just cents away from the current record high set back in March. ?? pic.twitter.com/0pYNFVYigz
— GasBuddy (@GasBuddy) May 9, 2022
Memphis, TN, May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival continues its march toward Washington with an in-person march and rally on May 23 in Memphis as the PPC demands that this nation adopt policies that lift from the bottom.The Tennessee Poor People’s Campaign will lead a march and rally as part of a Mobilization Tour stop on the way to the...
Memphis, TN, May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival continues its march toward Washington with an in-person march and rally on May 23 in Memphis as the PPC demands that this nation adopt policies that lift from the bottom.
The Tennessee Poor People’s Campaign will lead a march and rally as part of a Mobilization Tour stop on the way to the Mass Poor People's & Low-Wage Workers' Assembly and Moral March on Washington and to the Polls on June 18th.
The program will be live-streamed here. The tour route starts at 4:30pmCT at Church Park (S. Fourth Street at Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive) to gather for the March to the National Civil Rights Museum (450 Mulberry St) for the 6pm CT Mass Meeting and Rally.
The national co-chairs, Bishop William J. Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis, will join poor and impacted testifiers from Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi.
The priorities and demands of poor and low-wealth people from these three states will be front and center as they take on the lie of scarcity and put forward a Third Reconstruction agenda that demands, among other things: updating the poverty measure to reflect the real cost of living; enact a living wage and guarantee the right of all workers to form and join unions and guarantee quality health care for all.
All the states joining the Monday program suffer from high poverty and the lack of living minimum wage:
PLI=poverty/low-income
State | PLI- Raw numbers | PLI - % | Black | Latinx | White |
Tennessee | 2.5 million | 38% | 58% or 631,000 | 66% or 263,000 | 37% or 1.8 million |
Arkansas | 1.2 million | 43% | 62% or 275,000 | 63% or 138,000 | 38% or 814,000 |
Mississippi | 1.3 million | 48% | 65% or 708,000 | 66% or 54,000 | 39% or 649,000 |
Our study tells us that poor and low-income people hold power at the ballot box when they vote. In the 2020 presidential election, poor and low-income people made up 39 % of voters in Tennessee. In Arkansas, the figure was 47%. Figures were not available for Mississippi at the time of the report.
Previous tour stops were: Cleveland, Madison, Wisconsin, Raleigh, North Carolina, New York City, Philadelphia, and Los Angeles. Memphis is our last tour stop before our June 18th march and assembly.
“It is NOT just a day of action. It is a declaration of an ongoing, committed moral movement to 1) shift the moral narrative; 2) build power; and 3) make real policies to fully address poverty and low wealth from the bottom up.” — Bishop William J. Barber II and Rev. Dr. Liz Theoharis. co-chairs of the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival
The June 18th assembly in DC will be a generationally transformative declaration of the power of poor and low-wealth people and our moral allies to say that this system is killing ALL of us and we can’t…we won’t…we refuse to be silent anymore