About Signal Health Group Franchise
Signal Health Group is a home health care franchise that has been offering franchise opportunities since 2019.
The brand offers both non medical and medical home health services, with separate fee structures for each track.
The franchise fee is $29,500 for non medical home care and $69,500 for medical home health, giving owners the flexibility to choose the model that best fits their market and qualifications.
Signal Health Group Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $29,500 - $69,500 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 1% of Gross Sales (Brand Development Fund - not yet started) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $40,200 – $290,300 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $40K–$290K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (1% of Gross Sales (Brand Development Fund - not yet started)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $29,500 | $69,500 |
| License Assistance Fee | $0 | $4,500 |
| Leased Premises | $0 | $3,000 |
| Utilities | $0 | $2,000 |
| Market Introduction Program | $100 | $5,000 |
| Administrator/Clinical Manager | $0 | $45,000 |
| Computer Systems | $0 | $2,000 |
| Insurance | $1,800 | $3,500 |
| State Bonds | $0 | $300 |
| Vehicle | $0 | $2,000 |
| Office Equipment and Supplies | $200 | $2,000 |
| Licenses and Permits | $200 | $5,000 |
| Medical Equipment and Supplies | $500 | $3,000 |
| Accreditation | $0 | $8,500 |
| Professional Fees | $0 | $1,000 |
| Travel/Lodging for Training | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Medical Survey | $18,000 | $32,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $7,000 | $100,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 plus broker fees ($7,500 if existing franchisee) |
| Renewal Fee | 20% of then-current franchise fee |
| Technology Fee | $250-$2,000/month depending on number of clients serviced |
| Audit Fee | Actual cost of audit |
| Market Cooperative Contribution | Up to 5% of gross sales (currently none) |
| Replacement/Additional Training | $500-$2,000/day |
| Non-compliance Fee | $500 per instance plus $250/week |
| Breach of Territory Fee | Greater of $500 or 75% of customer payment |
| Late Fee | $100 plus 18% interest per annum |
| Special Support Fee | $600/day plus expenses |
| Liquidated Damages | Royalties + BDF for lesser of 2 years or remaining term |
| Local Marketing Spend | Greater of $1,000/month or 2% of gross sales |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 5-7 days (Non-Medical: 5-6 days, 52 hours; Medical: 6-7 days, 56 hours) |
| Classroom Training | 28 hours (Non-Medical) / 32 hours (Medical) |
| On-the-Job Training | 24 hours |
| Training Location | Las Vegas, Nevada or another designated location |
| Additional Training | Replacement/additional training available at $500-$2,000/day. Must complete within 12 weeks of signing. On-site opening support for 2-3 days at franchisor expense. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected, Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Minimum 60,000 resident senior citizens (age 60+) based on US Census data |
| Description | Protected territory with limited protections by franchise type. Will not grant another same-type franchise within territory, but may place different service types (e.g., Medical within a Non-Medical territory). May face competition from other franchisees, company-owned outlets, and alternative distribution channels. Cannot solicit outside territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 10 years (1 successor term available) |
| Renewal Fee | 20% of then-current franchise fee |
| Renewal Conditions | Advance notice, compliance with all obligations, no more than 2 defaults during term, meet ethics requirements, renovate to current standards, complete renewal training, sign then-current agreement, pay renewal fee, sign general release |
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 plus broker fees ($7,500 for existing franchisees) |
| Transfer Conditions | Pay transfer fee, buyer meets standards, not a competitor, sign then-current agreement, all payments current, compliance with agreements, buyer completes training, sign general release. Franchisor has right of first refusal. |
| Termination for Cause | Curable: non-payment (10 days), other defaults (30 days). Non-curable: misrepresentation, false information, bankruptcy, fail to open by deadline, violation of law/confidentiality/non-compete/transfer restrictions, slander, refuse inspection, cease operations, health/safety danger, 3 defaults in 12 months, 2+ defaults in 36 months, health inspection failure, felony conviction, cross-termination |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | 2 years post-termination/expiration. Cannot have ownership interest, lend money, provide services to, or be employed by a competitor within 20 miles of former territory or any other Signal Health Group territory operating at date of termination. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | Must participate personally in direct operation and devote substantial time. Principal Executive must own at least 10%, complete training, attend all required meetings. Medical franchisees must have an administrator and clinical manager (RN). All employees must pass criminal background checks. |
| Required Suppliers | Must use franchisor-designated scheduling software (Generation for Non-Medical, Axxess for Medical), QuickBooks accounting software, and designated insurance brokers. Medical franchisees must purchase designated medical equipment and supplies. |
| Supply Restrictions | 40-60% of purchases to establish and 25-45% to operate must be from franchisor or approved suppliers |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Does not currently derive revenue from required purchases by franchisees |
Signal Health Group Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Signal Health Group does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Signal Health Group Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Signal Health Group System Growth
Signal Health Group currently operates 18 franchised locations and 2 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 18 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 15 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
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