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 Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA, 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 Philadelphia, 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.
The Eagles need one more win in order to claim the No. 1 seed, and they have one more chance to do it! With a win against the Giants, the Eagles would earn home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs AND a first-round bye.Next up on the Road to Victory is a divisional matchup at Lincoln Financial Field. The last time they met, the Eagles won 48-22. Find out how you can watch, stream, or listen to the...
The Eagles need one more win in order to claim the No. 1 seed, and they have one more chance to do it! With a win against the Giants, the Eagles would earn home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs AND a first-round bye.
Next up on the Road to Victory is a divisional matchup at Lincoln Financial Field. The last time they met, the Eagles won 48-22. Find out how you can watch, stream, or listen to the action:
Pregame Coverage
Live Eagles pregame coverage begins at 3:35 PM with the Kickoff Show delivered by Little Caesars, featuring Fran Duffy, Gabriella DiGiovanni, and Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro. Tune in on philadelphiaeagles.com, the Eagles app, and our social media channels to watch.
Television
The game will be broadcasted live on CBS with Ian Eagle on the call, Charles Davis with analysis, and Evan Washburn on the sideline.
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After the final whistle, join Fran Duffy, Eagles Legend Ike Reese, Eagles Insider Dave Spadaro, and Gabriella DiGiovanni for the Postgame Show presented by Ricoh – they'll have highlights, press conferences, game analysis, and more. Tune in on philadelphiaeagles.com, the Eagles app, and our social media channels to watch.
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Radio
Join Merrill Reese and Mike Quick's broadcast on SportsRadio 94WIP. The desktop version of PhiladelphiaEagles.com/LiveRadio will provide a live feed of the SportsRadio 94WIP broadcast feed that is available nationwide. Fans can also listen on the Eagles app in the Philadelphia market.
Rickie Ricardo, Bill Kulik, and Oscar Budejen host a Spanish-language radio broadcast on La Mega 105.7 FM in Philadelphia; 101.3 FM in Atlantic City, New Jersey; and 103.3 FM in Vineland, New Jersey. The desktop version of PhiladelphiaEagles.com/LiveRadio will also provide a feed of the Spanish version. Fans in the Philadelphia market can also listen to the Spanish version on the Eagles app.
Giants vs. Eagles can also be heard on Sirius XM channels. Tap for their listening schedule!
The New York Giants (9-6-1) head into Philadelphia already having locked up a playoff berth and the No. 6 seed in the NFC. With nothing to play for, it will be difficult to determine who the Giants may start and who they might sit in this game. For the Philadelphia Eagles (13-3), this is an important game. With a victory, the Eagles will lock up the NFC's No. 1 seed.Series Record: This will be the 182nd edition of this rivalry. The current record between the two teams favors the Philadelphia Eagles, who have a record of 91-88-2 agains...
The New York Giants (9-6-1) head into Philadelphia already having locked up a playoff berth and the No. 6 seed in the NFC. With nothing to play for, it will be difficult to determine who the Giants may start and who they might sit in this game. For the Philadelphia Eagles (13-3), this is an important game. With a victory, the Eagles will lock up the NFC's No. 1 seed.
Series Record: This will be the 182nd edition of this rivalry. The current record between the two teams favors the Philadelphia Eagles, who have a record of 91-88-2 against New York.
Opponent Scouting Report
Offense
QB: The starting QB for the Giants, Daniel Jones, has already set a career high in yards with 3,205 on the season. Currently completing 317 of 472 passes, his 67.2 percentage is also a career high and would set a Giants record in this area. Jones, in his fifth season, is having a rebirth under coach Brian Daboll and he has helped the Giants get back to the playoffs for the first time since 2016.
RB: Saquon Barkley has come back fully healthy this season and produced in a big way for the New York Giants.
Top five in the NFL in carries with 295 (3rd) and yards 1,312 (4th), Barkley also has 10 TD for New York. In the first meeting this season, the Eagles were able to limit Barkley to nine carries for 28 yards and the team hopes to have similar success Sunday. If the Giants do need to go to a different back for any reason this week, the likely beneficiary to pick up the work would be Matt Breida, a bruising back who was used extensively by the 49ers before his departure in free agency.
WR: The WR group for the Giants has been in flux all season due to injury. After starting the season with Kadarius Toney leading the group, he was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs. This has left Darius Slayton and Isaiah Hodgins as WR 1 and 2. Talented Kenny Golladay is currently the WR 3 for the Giants, although his numbers, 4 receptions for 51 yards, show the level to which the Giants have used him in this offense.
TE: Daniel Bellinger has been the TE the Giants have counted on this season to make plays. With 30 receptions for 268 yards and 2 TD, the rookie from San Diego State will be a heavily utilized member of this pass game.
Defense
Defensive Line: Azziz Ojulari and Leonard Williams are out due to injury. Dexter Lawrence, Jihad Ward, and Justin Ellis will look to slow down Miles Sanders, Kenneth Gainwell, and Boston Scott in the run game.
Linebackers: Rookie Kayvon Thibodeaux has made a major impact in recent games. Coming out of Oregon, Thibodeaux has been a top rookie pass rusher in the NFL. His place in this LB room with fellow rookie Micah McFadden bring a young foundation to the position for the Giants.
Secondary: CBs Adoree Jackson (although he's doubtful) and Fabian Moreau will be the focal point of the New York Giants' defense as they will line up against the duo of A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith. With safeties Xavier McKinney and Julian Love helping, the secondary will be challenged in this game. Counting on help from veterans Tony Jefferson and Nick McCloud, who started last week for Jackson, might become vital as the game moves on.
Key Stats
68: The Eagles lead the NFL with 68 sacks this season on defense.
11: Miles Sanders comes in with 11 TD on the season. Sanders also has a career high in rush yards with 1,236, which is currently 5th in the NFL.
144: In the first meeting between these two teams, Miles Sanders ran 17 times for 144 yards and 2 TD in the Eagles' victory.
Marquee Matchup | Haason Reddick vs. Andrew Thomas
Getting to the quarterback will be an important aspect of the Eagles' ability to win this game on Sunday. Daniel Jones can make plays with his legs, so the ability of Haason Reddick to get into the backfield against Andrew Thomas will be a key factor to watch for.
Thomas is having a great season and was just named an All-Pro by ESPN. Reddick is second in the league with 16 sacks. If Reddick can beat him this week, it would be a major victory against one of the top left tackles during the season.
The Philadelphia Eagles will have their QB1 back with the No. 1 seed on the line.Jalen Hurts is expected to play against the New York Giants on Sunday after missing the clubs' previous two contests with a right shoulder strain, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported Saturday on NFL GameDay Kickoff.Garafolo added that Hurts, who was limited in practice all week, threw the ball extremely well and is not believed to be at risk of reinjury....
The Philadelphia Eagles will have their QB1 back with the No. 1 seed on the line.
Jalen Hurts is expected to play against the New York Giants on Sunday after missing the clubs' previous two contests with a right shoulder strain, NFL Network Insider Mike Garafolo reported Saturday on NFL GameDay Kickoff.
Garafolo added that Hurts, who was limited in practice all week, threw the ball extremely well and is not believed to be at risk of reinjury.
Philadelphia went 0-2 in its games without Hurts after dropping only one contest through its first 14.
The superstar quarterback has enjoyed a breakout season that had him firmly in the MVP mix at the time he went down. He has thrown for 3,472 yards, 22 touchdowns and five interceptions, while adding another 747 yards and 13 scores with his feet.
Although backup Gardner Minshew was serviceable in his two relief starts, completing 42 of 72 passes for 629 yards, three TDs and three INTs (plus a rushing touchdown), Hurts retaking the field provides a much-needed jolt for a team that's been in a holding pattern since Week 15.
This will be the third consecutive week that the Eagles can capture both the NFC East and the NFC's No. 1 seed with a win. A Philly loss against New York, coupled with a Dallas win over Washington, would cede control of the division to the Cowboys despite the Eagles operating from the pole position for essentially all of 2022.
A defeat would also allow the 49ers to wrest away homefield advantage with a win over the Cardinals -- or allow the rival Cowboys to add the No. 1 seed to their division title with a victory should the Niners fall, as well.
Beyond those massive implications, Hurts' impending return also allows the offense to get in sync ahead of what the Eagles hope is a deep postseason run. Hurts would've been dealing with at least a month of rust heading into playoff football had he sat out another week.
Instead, the Eagles hope to build a big, quick lead, which will help Hurts get reacclimated but also give them the option of reinserting Minshew with the game in hand to protect their franchise QB. The chance to do this is made more likely by the fact that the Giants plan to rest key starters such as quarterback Daniel Jones, Garafolo reported, per sources.
It also can't hurt that Philadelphia activated safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson and defensive end Robert Quinn from injured reserve on Saturday ahead of the regular-season finale.
They'll all have a chance to get their legs back under them when the Eagles and Giants kick off Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET.
Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies fans have mixed reactions about the Gregory Soto tradeThe Detroit Tigers traded LHP Gregory Soto to the Philadelphia Phillies earlier today for OF Matt Vierling, INF Nick Maton, and C Donny Sands. INF Kody Clemens was also traded to the Phillies in this deal.We figured we'd take this oppo...
The Detroit Tigers traded LHP Gregory Soto to the Philadelphia Phillies earlier today for OF Matt Vierling, INF Nick Maton, and C Donny Sands. INF Kody Clemens was also traded to the Phillies in this deal.
We figured we'd take this opportunity to look at how both fanbases are reacting to this trade.
Some Tigers fans have wanted Soto gone for a while now. Now that he is, some people are happy, but some still aren't satisfied yet. They don't think they got enough in return for a reliever with three years of control. For example:
Look, Soto definitely had some value, but the Tigers were never going to get a top prospect in return for him. He's far too volatile of a player for that to happen. Instead, they got two, maybe even three role players for him. Vierling could even start in the outfield for this team. This is probably the best the Tigers were going to do.
This is a bit more reasonable, but remember that Al Avila was running the team at the deadline, not Harris. Who knows, maybe Harris would have been able to pull off a deal last year. But we'll never know that.
Now, for a couple reactions that are favorable toward the trade.
This is pretty much where I'm at. Could the Tigers have gotten more for Soto? Maybe, but it seems unlikely. But Harris was able to get two of his offensive needs in one trade. The team is better as a result of this trade.
This. This this this. Al Avila would have never made a trade like this. He would never made this kind of a calculated risk. He wasn't that creative. Harris is. He has a long track record of moves like this dating back to his time with the Giants. This is a solid move that could pay dividends in the long run.
Now let's check in on Phillies fans.
Oh boy. There were a lot of Phillies fans that were upset about losing depth, which is a legitimate concern. All the best teams have depth, and the Phillies are obviously trying to win a World Series. But their bullpen was probably their biggest weakness a year ago. It got hot in the playoffs, but it was pretty shaky in the regular season. Soto is pretty shaky himself, but maybe they can harness his stuff like they did with Jose Alvarado.
I can see this as well. The Phillies don't have a great option in CF. Brandon Marsh is great defensively, but can't hit. Vierling is a heck of an athlete as well, something I think Tigers fans are going to really enjoy.
Overall, both fanbases seem to be mixed on this trade. I've seen more positive reactions from Tigers fans than Phillies fans, whatever that's worth. Only time will tell who ends up winning this trade.
Commanders HC Ron Rivera confirmed fifth-round QB Sam Howell will start Week 18 and he is “really intrigued” by the quarterback.“Our plan is we’re going to start Sam,” Rivera said, via...
Commanders HC Ron Rivera confirmed fifth-round QB Sam Howell will start Week 18 and he is “really intrigued” by the quarterback.
“Our plan is we’re going to start Sam,” Rivera said, via Ethan Cadeaux of NBC Sports. “We feel that this is an opportunity for us for Sam to show us what he’s capable of… We’re really intrigued in watching and seeing what Sam can do as a quarterback in this league.”
Howell mentioned that he is excited about his opportunity and has been waiting on his chance to start.
“I was excited,” Howell said. “I’ve been working hard all year and I was kind of waiting for an opportunity to go out there.”
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin thinks Howell has shown potential this season and throws a very catchable ball.
“I’ve seen some good things out of him this year … he made some throws where the ball comes off his arm and you’re just like ‘wow, that’s a nice ball,'” McLaurin said. “He has really good touch. And, I think he has a quiet confidence about him, so I’m really excited to see [what] he’s like in a game-like atmosphere.”
Giants DL Leonard Williams has played through pain this season and notes that the fact that the team has made the playoffs makes it all worth it.
“The winning makes it better, for sure,” Williams said, via GiantsWire.com. “It’s all been worth it. The pain has been — I’ve been dealing with it (the pain) and playing. It’s paid off the fact that we have a playoff spot. It’s worth it. I’m really willing to do whatever is best for the team at this point, which I’ve been doing all year. Whatever is going to get our team to the best position — at the end of the day our goal, every team’s goal at the beginning of the season is to get a championship. That’s our goal at the end of the day. Whatever is going to be the best for us to get to that point, I’m going to do it.”