The Guava Investment Process

Franchising with Guava® is an exciting investment opportunity with rapid growth potential.

1. We offer the upside of employing a distinct business model in a sea of “me-too” competitors.

2. We offer the opportunity to market a rapidly emerging brand name and complete suite of services.

3. And we offer the life-changing personal rewards that come with building a business and directly helping others.

As many as 6 out of every 10 Americans have family members or friends requiring long-term care services, making homecare and healthcare services one of today’s fastest growing industries. Today, more than 12 million Americans require some long-term care and 8 out of every 10 would prefer to have care provided at home. (Source: US General Accounting Office)

If you enjoy working with people, making a difference in your community, and controlling your destiny by owning your own business, Guava is the perfect franchise opportunity for you. No previous healthcare experience is necessary. We provide comprehensive training to aid in your success.

• General Requirements - It is important that you meet our initial requirements prior to proceeding.

  1. We carefully consider your personal experience, people skills, and managerial and marketing potential.

  2. You must understand the unique model of operating a business within a franchise system.

  3. You must have $72,700 in liquid assets and access to $85,250 - $122,300 in additional capital.

  4. You must have the desire to own your own business and the ambition to seek out a franchise in the healthcare personnel industry.

• Consideration Form - Complete the online Request for Consideration Form.

• Personal Interview - We will conduct a personal interview to discuss whether you meet the general franchise requirements outlined above. This is a great opportunity for you to ask any questions that you may have about our organization. At this point, we will also give you additional information about our organization and review the franchise evaluation process and formal application. You will then be guided through our virtual brochure as we explain our entire Guava Healthcare and Staffing model step by step.

• Completed Application Review and Second Interview Scheduled - Upon receipt of your application, a formal review process will take place to ensure that you have met all requirements. A telephone interview will take place to answer questions about Guava Home Healthcare Services and to ensure that you have conducted a thorough initial review of the Guava opportunity and are prepared to make a decision.

• Join the team day at guava– This is the final step in the evaluation process before the decision is made to award you a franchise. If you successfully complete the previous steps, we will invite you to join us at our headquarters in Delaware, where you will have the opportunity to meet the Guava corporate team and get a real feel for our day-to-day operations. We will then discuss the Franchise Disclosure Document, which you’ll be provided with beforehand, and how we will define your protected territory. We also give you a list of other franchise owners to help you make your final decision.

• Issuance of a Letter Awarding the Franchise - Once the final review process has been completed and you have met all the qualifications, we will extend an invitation to join our growing team.

• Execution of Franchise Agreements and Franchise Orientation Training - Following the franchise agreement signing, orientation will be conducted to provide you with all the home health franchise training and resources that you will need to get started.