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Buy a Nurse Next Door Franchise

Nurse Next Door is a home care franchise founded in 2001 in Vancouver, Canada, with franchising beginning in 2007. Built around a ‘Happier Aging®’ philosophy, the brand focuses on enabling clients to maintain independence and continue activities they enjoy, rather than purely clinical support. The network has grown to 400+ locations across the US, Canada, Australia, and England.

The franchise covers both non-medical home care and skilled nursing services. Non-medical services include companionship, personal care, household support, and medication reminders; skilled nursing services are delivered by licensed RNs and LPNs and cover post-hospitalization care, medication management, and complex health needs. This full-spectrum model allows franchisees to serve a broader client base than purely non-medical providers.

The brand’s main operational differentiator is the Care Services Center, a 24/7 centralized platform managing client intake, scheduling, and caregiver coordination for all franchise locations. Processing over 1,800 calls daily, it handles administrative tasks so franchise owners can focus on community outreach and team management. The brand is headquartered in Vancouver and remains privately held.

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Why buy a Nurse Next Door Franchise?

The brand operates in a growing, recession-resilient care category. Its model supports multiple revenue streams: private pay, Veterans Affairs programs, Medicaid waiver contracts, and facility staffing, giving owners the option to diversify beyond private-pay dependency.

The Care Services Center handles client intake, scheduling, and caregiver coordination 24/7, offloading the administrative and operational burden that often constrains senior care operators. Franchise owners focus their time on community outreach, building referral relationships with hospitals and healthcare providers, and managing the local caregiver team. This centralized infrastructure enables consistent 24/7 client coverage across all territories.

Nurse Next Door Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2001

    • Franchising Since

      2007

    • New Startup Cost

      $119,286 – $217,210

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $72,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $15,000

      for transfer outside system; $7,500 if to existing franchisee

    • Royalty Fee

      5%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      1%

      of Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      71

    • New Units Opened *

      10

    • Units Transferred *

      6

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $221,375

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Nurse Next Door – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Foundations Training is a five-day virtual program covering culture, hiring, sales, and business strategy. Franchisees then follow a 16-Week Growth Plan with a business coach, supported by a Monthly Metrics Tracker, One Page Plan, and Operations Manual. Ongoing support includes regular coaching calls, regional meetings, and weekly franchise partner discussion calls. The 24/7 Care Services Center manages client intake and scheduling on behalf of all franchise owners year-round. Resale buyers should confirm what Foundations Training and coaching onboarding are available to incoming ownership.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Nurse Next Door suits owner-operators with strong sales instincts and a genuine interest in community health relationships. The day-to-day role centers on building referral partnerships with hospitals, physician offices, and care facilities rather than hands-on caregiving. Managing and recruiting caregivers is a core responsibility. A healthcare background is not required; the franchisor looks for sales-oriented business builders with tenacity and a care-focused motivation. Owners suited to an outward-facing, relationship-driven role will have an advantage over those who prefer back-office operations.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Nurse Next Door ranked #94 in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2025 Top Global Franchises list and #54 in Top Franchises for Less Than $150,000, climbing 57 spots overall to reach #361 in the Franchise 500. The brand is recognised among Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures by Waterstone Canada for 2025 and is a member of the International Franchise Association. Nurse Next Door Australia was named Franchisor of the Year at the inaugural Franchise Industry Awards in 2025. Established brand recognition supports franchisee credibility in referral-driven local markets.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US home care market generated $166.7 billion in 2025 (IBISWorld), driven by an aging population and widespread preference for in-home support over residential care. Adults 65 and older are projected to reach 73 million in the US by 2030, most preferring to age at home. Post-hospitalization demand creates a recurring referral channel for operators offering skilled nursing services. The category has proved resilient across economic cycles, as care needs persist regardless of economic conditions. For resale buyers, proximity to hospital referral networks and the unit's existing client mix are key factors alongside broader market growth.

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