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 Sacramento, CA 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 Sacramento, CA 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 Sacramento, CA, 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 Sacramento, 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.
More rounds of heavy rain beginning this weekend will bring continued flood risk across much of Northern California through at least the middle of next week, including in the Bay Area and Sacramento Valley, the latest weather forecasts show.After brief respite on a mostly dry Friday, the National Weather Service predicts the valley could get between 4 and 7 inches of rain from Saturday morning through Wednesday afternoon across “multiple” winter sto...
More rounds of heavy rain beginning this weekend will bring continued flood risk across much of Northern California through at least the middle of next week, including in the Bay Area and Sacramento Valley, the latest weather forecasts show.
After brief respite on a mostly dry Friday, the National Weather Service predicts the valley could get between 4 and 7 inches of rain from Saturday morning through Wednesday afternoon across “multiple” winter storms. Parts of the foothills could see up to a foot of precipitation.
Gusts near Sacramento on Saturday night could reach 40 mph, forecasts show, once again threatening weakened trees and posing a risk to power lines.
Meanwhile, a winter storm warning has been issued for the Sierra Nevada mountains, in place 4 a.m. Saturday through 4 p.m. Tuesday. Forecasts call for 1 to 3 feet of snow, beginning at elevations as low as 4,000 feet on Saturday before rising to about 7,000 feet Sunday night, then lowering once again Monday and Tuesday.
The UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab on Friday morning reported 20 inches of snow in the past 48 hours, bringing the seven-day total to nearly 5 feet.
The weather service has a flood watch in place for Saturday through Wednesday, encompassing most of interior Northern California as well as the entire Bay Area.
Weather and state emergency officials warn that with each successive storm, the flood risk will compound as the ground becomes more saturated, leading to excess runoff into rivers, creeks and streams that are already running high from prior storms.
The NWS Sacramento office on Friday said the coming storms could peak next Monday, when “extreme” impacts are anticipated.
The latest flood watch advisory includes all of Sacramento County, which saw deadly flooding develop last weekend starting with a powerful New Year’s Eve storm, which also knocked out power for more than 150,000 homes and businesses countywide.
At least three people have been found dead in south Sacramento County floodwaters, which swept through last weekend, stranding drivers on roadways including Highway 99.
Their identities were confirmed Thursday by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office as: Steven Sampson, 45, of McAlester, Oklahoma; Mei Keng Lam, 57 of San Leandro; and Katherine Martinez, 61, of Orland.
Sampson’s body was found Sunday morning in a vehicle near Dillard Road and Highway 99, authorities said.
Lam was found near Dillard Road on Wednesday morning, also near Dillard Road but not in a vehicle. Martinez was located inside a submerged vehicle in Galt.
Gusts topped 50 mph during last weekend’s storm and did so again late Wednesday through early Thursday.
Sacramento County officials on Thursday said county workers had received reports of more than 300 downed trees since New Year’s Eve.
A strong atmospheric river system brought hounding winds and significant rain totals to Northern California in the most recent storm. Downtown Sacramento recorded close to 1 1/2 inches of rain Wednesday and Thursday, according to the weather service.
This week’s storm mostly spared the Sacramento region of major damage or disruption, though there were scattered reports of localized roadway flooding, including in Folsom and rural parts of Placer County.
However, the latest storm battered other regions, including coastal areas such as Santa Cruz County, where a pier collapsed amid heavy rain and high tides.
Empress Tavern is back, more casual than before and under new ownership.The basement restaurant downstairs of the Crest Theatre reopened Thursday at 1013 K St. in downtown Sacramento, more than two years after it closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.Empress’ ...
Empress Tavern is back, more casual than before and under new ownership.
The basement restaurant downstairs of the Crest Theatre reopened Thursday at 1013 K St. in downtown Sacramento, more than two years after it closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Empress’ arching brick ceilings are one of the few holdovers from the original restaurant to what’s there now. Robert Alvis and Elliot Prestwich of GD Theaters bought the Crest in October 2019, then bought Empress from chef/co-owner Michael Thiemann after it closed.
Many businesses along K Street closed during the pandemic, and GD Theaters saw an opportunity in reopening the downstairs restaurant. But Empress also controlled the Crest Theatre’s liquor license, and the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control had indicated it wouldn’t be renewed if the downstairs restaurant remained closed.
Without a change, concertgoers and movie-watchers wouldn’t have been able to enjoy a glass of wine or cocktail with their entertainment. So Alvis and Prestwich went about redesigning Empress Tavern as a more casual, affordable spot for group to grab a bite before a show.
Empress was well-known for its cocktails and meat-centered menu in a distinct, underground venue.
Now vegan burgers, mushroom risotto and French dip sandwiches have replaced $40 steaks and spare ribs for four. No entree is more than $16, and chef Jackson Wade’s shareable small plates such as chicken skewers or arancini with curry aioli run $4-$10.
“It’s a little bit more focused on the tavern than the Empress,” said bar manager Evan Erickson. “We want to live up to that old Empress name, but it’s going to be a little bit more bistro-style rather than fine dining.”
The former chef at Ella Dining Room & Bar, Thiemann opened the hotly-anticipated Empress in 2015. It was two doors down from his all-vegetarian restaurant Mother, which closed in January 2020.
Empress Tavern will be open from 4-10 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and on other nights when the Crest Theatre has a show.
Don’t be fooled by the calm skies. Rain will still pour down in Sacramento Thursday into at least next week, according to forecasts.A major storm event was expected to begin Wednesday, resulting in a flood watch until Friday morning. Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency in response to the intense atmospheric river that was forecasted to pummel Northern California.Sacramento appears to have dodged a bullet,...
Don’t be fooled by the calm skies. Rain will still pour down in Sacramento Thursday into at least next week, according to forecasts.
A major storm event was expected to begin Wednesday, resulting in a flood watch until Friday morning. Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a state of emergency in response to the intense atmospheric river that was forecasted to pummel Northern California.
Sacramento appears to have dodged a bullet, compared to the intense storm that hit the San Francisco Bay Area, where wind gusts at speeds up to 101 mph led to evacuations, power outages for nearly 80,000 residents and toppled trees.
“The brunt of the current system has moved through with the peak in winds and rain now behind us,” the National Weather Service in stated in a Sacramento area forecast discussion Thursday. “However, showery and breezy weather will continue today in the post-frontal airmass.”
According to the service, downtown Sacramento saw 0.37 inches of rain Wednesday, with strong winds up to 45 to 60 mph. The system will continue to weaken, as reported in the forecast discussion, but more strong storms are expected over the weekend and early next week, bringing heavy precipitation, snow and winds. There may be threats of flooding and disruptions to mountain travel.
The weather service forecasts that there’s a chance of thunderstorms and heavy rain, possibly amounting to 0.25 to 0.50 inches, throughout the day Thursday. Wind gusts are expected to be as high as 24 mph. Thursday’s high is around 52 and the low is near 44.
The area’s flood advisory was extended southeast, including parts of western El Dorado County. The service advises motorists to not drive through flooded roads and be extra careful driving at night.
For Friday, temperatures are forecast with a high of about 57 and a low near 48. There’s a chance of rain starting after 11 a.m. Wind speeds are up to 10 mph during the day and up to 20 mph at night.
Rain is following through to the weekend at an 80% chance on Saturday and a 90% chance on Sunday. Highs are around 53 and lows are near 50 for both days. There’s a chance of rain headed into next week.
As wind and rain continue to rage on in Northern California, a weekend in Sacramento may look a little different as popular events across the area decide to shut its doors.The weekend storm will have “high impact” with wind gusts as high as 48 mph in Sacramento. A ...
As wind and rain continue to rage on in Northern California, a weekend in Sacramento may look a little different as popular events across the area decide to shut its doors.
The weekend storm will have “high impact” with wind gusts as high as 48 mph in Sacramento. A flood watch will go into effect late Saturday night into Wednesday afternoon for portions of Northern California, including Sacramento.
A wind advisory was added Friday afternoon, set to go into effect Saturday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. A mix of southwest winds and wind gusts, the National Weather Service wrote on its website, could result in another round of fallen trees and power outages.
Here’s what events around town have decided to shut down, plus which popular Sacramento weekend spots will decide what to do as the weather develops.
Sacramento Antique Faire at 1 Sports Parkway, which hosts hundreds of vendors on the second Sunday of each month, canceled its Jan. 8 event because of the weekend forecast.
“As well,” Sacramento Antique Faire wrote on its website “there are numerous trees down in the lots at Sleep Train Arena.”
The January faire could be pushed to Sunday, Jan. 22. A definite date will be updated to its website early next week.
Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink at 701 K St. in downtown Sacramento has not made a definite decision to close its doors this weekend.
Daily updates are posted to the ice rink’s Instagram page, including shutdowns due to inclement weather.
Midtown Farmers Market at 20th and K Streets will open between 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday “rain or shine.”
However, it canceled on Dec. 31 due to weather, according to its Facebook, so keep an eye out for updates.
All three of the Saturday California Certified Farmers’ Market locations, California Certified Farmers’ Markets wrote on Facebook page, “plan to open.”
The Saturday markets will open 8 a.m. to noon. Here are the details:
Whether the Sunday market at Arden Fair will open depends on how the weather holds up, said co-owner Renae Best with California Certified Farmers’ Markets.
“The weather changes so quickly and the growers are having trouble harvesting, so there’s a limited supply,” she said.
Weather updates will post to both California Certified Farmers’ Markets’ Instagram and its Facebook page.
Flash flood warnings were issued on Sunday in parts of northern California after a powerful storm brought drenching rain and heavy snowfall overnight, snarling traffic and closing highways as the state ushered in the new year.Residents in the area of Wilton in Sacramento county were urged to seek higher ground by emergency officials amid the threat of “imminent levee failure&...
Flash flood warnings were issued on Sunday in parts of northern California after a powerful storm brought drenching rain and heavy snowfall overnight, snarling traffic and closing highways as the state ushered in the new year.
Residents in the area of Wilton in Sacramento county were urged to seek higher ground by emergency officials amid the threat of “imminent levee failure” on a portion of the local Cosumnes River, the Sacramento Bee reported.
Many roads were underwater on Sunday and rivers were above flood level.
And in the high Sierra Nevada, snow accumulated and the National Weather Service in Sacramento warned about hazardous driving conditions and posted photos on Twitter showing traffic on snow-covered mountain passes, where vehicles were required to have chains or four-wheel drive.
The so-called atmospheric river storm was pulling in a long and wide plume of moisture from the Pacific Ocean on Friday and Saturday. Flooding and rock slides closed portions of roads across northern California.
Precipitation was easing as the new year was rung in, but the threat of flooding remained.
It was the first of several storms expected to roll across California over the next week. The current system is expected to be warmer and wetter, while next week’s storms will be colder, lowering snow levels in the mountains, said Hannah Chandler-Cooley, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Sacramento.
The Sacramento region could receive a total of four to five inches of rain over the span of the week, Chandler-Cooley said.
The extreme weather came amid the longer-term picture of a historic mega-drought in the area and the wider region, punctuated by devastating wildfires over a prolonged season, that adds up to a climate disaster in the American west.
Meanwhile, almost 300 miles north-west of Sacramento, an earthquake, preliminarily reported at a magnitude of 5.4, hit the area near Rio Dell on Sunday, in Humboldt county.
No injuries were reported but the temblor came weeks after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake in the same region on December 20, which killed two people and caused widespread power outages.