Just Better Care (JBC) is one of Australia’s largest and most successful franchised providers of in-home aged care and disability support services. The company has been in operation since 2005, drawing from the collective knowledge and experience of over 38 franchise territories around Australia.
JBC is an essential service business system, granting its franchise business owners with extra-large geographical territories through which they establish an office, recruit and train qualified staff to deliver services within the territory.
JBC assists customers to live in their own home, keeping them safe and connected to their community.
We are flexible, respecting the diversity of our clients, their needs and preferences and provide innovative solutions, supporting many thousands of customers across the country each day.
This is a proven business model in high demand industry with exceptional long term growth potential.
The community care market generates over $43b in annual revenue with a projected growth rate of 6.4% per annum. One in six Australians is now aged over the age of 65 and the number of people aged over 85 years is predicted to increase by 30% in 10 years. It is estimated 80% of these persons will require some level of care and three in ten will require long term care.
Government funding in both disability and aged care sectors is designed to provide consumers with choice and control over how their funding package will be utilized and who provides their care.
Just Better Care is an Approved Aged Care Provider, and also provides Disability Services under the NDIS.
Just Better Care looks for franchise business owners who share our commitment to opening strong and professional community care businesses.
Having past aged or disability care, medical or allied health industry experience is of benefit and generally results in a smooth transition into successful franchise ownership.
Also growing and managing the business including compliance, business development and workforce management are also highly regarded skills.
People who achieve success with our franchise have come from a wide variety of backgrounds although the two things they all have in common is a commitment to delivering high quality customer services and an entrepreneurial drive to succeed.
Just Better Care provides up-front training to each new franchise business owner covering all aspects of establishing and growing a business through to utilizing the group’s operating systems and procedures.
In addition, JBC assists its franchise owners to secure and maintain the necessary licences and consents required to successfully operate a business in the in-home care sector.
The JBC business operating system is driven by a combination of the latest computer and mobile device technologies. Our scheduling system allows franchisees to respond to enquiries, efficiently schedule delivery of services and then automatically monitor visitations.
In addition, our online Business Operating, Quality Management and Learning Management systems are designed as group reference and training tools that provide easily accessible guidelines and resources covering all key areas of the business. Our systems are supported by dedicated Franchisor resources covering Human Resources, IT, Marketing, Compliance & Clinical and Operations.
We currently have new territory opportunities available in the following areas:-
JBC assists customers to live in their own home, keeping them safe and connected to their community.
We are flexible, respecting the diversity of our clients, their needs and preferences and provide innovative solutions, supporting many thousands of customers across the country each day.
This is a proven business model in high demand industry with exceptional long term growth potential.
The Market
The community care market generates over $43b in annual revenue with a projected growth rate of 6.4% per annum. One in six Australians is now aged over the age of 65 and the number of people aged over 85 years is predicted to increase by 30% in 10 years. It is estimated 80% of these persons will require some level of care and three in ten will require long term care.
Government funding in both disability and aged care sectors is designed to provide consumers with choice and control over how their funding package will be utilized and who provides their care.
Just Better Care is an Approved Aged Care Provider, and also provides Disability Services under the NDIS.
What we look for in a potential franchise business owner
Just Better Care looks for franchise business owners who share our commitment to opening strong and professional community care businesses.
Having past aged or disability care, medical or allied health industry experience is of benefit and generally results in a smooth transition into successful franchise ownership.
Also growing and managing the business including compliance, business development and workforce management are also highly regarded skills.
People who achieve success with our franchise have come from a wide variety of backgrounds although the two things they all have in common is a commitment to delivering high quality customer services and an entrepreneurial drive to succeed.
Training, ongoing support and systems
Just Better Care provides up-front training to each new franchise business owner covering all aspects of establishing and growing a business through to utilizing the group’s operating systems and procedures.
In addition, JBC assists its franchise owners to secure and maintain the necessary licences and consents required to successfully operate a business in the in-home care sector.
The JBC business operating system is driven by a combination of the latest computer and mobile device technologies. Our scheduling system allows franchisees to respond to enquiries, efficiently schedule delivery of services and then automatically monitor visitations.
In addition, our online Business Operating, Quality Management and Learning Management systems are designed as group reference and training tools that provide easily accessible guidelines and resources covering all key areas of the business. Our systems are supported by dedicated Franchisor resources covering Human Resources, IT, Marketing, Compliance & Clinical and Operations.
Available territories
We currently have new territory opportunities available in the following areas:-
- Victoria
- Tasmania
- Western Australia
- Northern Territory
- South Australia
Just Better Care Financial Data
The following financial information was provided by Just Better Care to give you more information about the costs associated with a Just Better Care opportunity
Minimum Investment
$100,000
Total Investment
$150,000 - $250,000
Franchise Royalty
6% plus GST of the gross revenue.
Marketing levy
1.5% plus GST of the gross revenue (payable to the national marketing fund to facilitate promotional and marketing activities).
Establishment costs
Establishment costs:
Summarised below are estimates for some of the initial costs for setting up a Just Better Care franchise business.
Initial Franchise Fee:
$70,000 plus GST (the fee is for the use of the Just Better Care IP, business system, branding, industry knowledge, marketing strategies, and business systems).
Initial Promotional Launch:
$10,000 plus GST (this amount is paid to the Franchisor however is then directly applied toward the marketing and promotional activities to launch your business in the territory).
Office Set-up/establishment:
Approximately $15,000 - $35,000 plus GST – (including business and office set-up, phone system, computers, internet networking, I.T. set-up and software licences, stationery, office supplies and furniture, signage, legal and accounting and property lease establishment expenses)
Working Capital
Typically our new franchise owner’s reach financial breakeven relatively quickly, many within the first 6-12 months of establishment.
However, many factors impact on the time it takes a new business to grow and build up its customer base. As such, we generally like to see new franchise businesses owners entering the system with working capital to fund business activities for a period of approximately 1-2 years from commencement (circa $75k - $165k+).
Advice should be sort from your accountant and or business advisors regarding the amount of working capital you will require. This will vary based on your multiple factors including office rental, trading terms, debtor control, wages, expenses, ability to attract customers and a franchisees own personnel income and financial situation.
However, many factors impact on the time it takes a new business to grow and build up its customer base. As such, we generally like to see new franchise businesses owners entering the system with working capital to fund business activities for a period of approximately 1-2 years from commencement (circa $75k - $165k+).
Advice should be sort from your accountant and or business advisors regarding the amount of working capital you will require. This will vary based on your multiple factors including office rental, trading terms, debtor control, wages, expenses, ability to attract customers and a franchisees own personnel income and financial situation.
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Available Locations:
Opportunities available in Victoria, Tasmania, Western Australia, Northern Territory and South Australia.
Business Type:
Franchise
Minimum Investment:
$100,000
Financing Assistance
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