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Complaint Review: Home Helpers & Direct Link - cincinnati Ohio
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www.homehelpers.cc cincinnati, 45242 Ohio, United States of America
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Home Helpers & Direct Link H.H. Franchising Direct Link Class Action Law Suit kenner, Louisiana
Home Helpers is out for money only! Do not get involved with this organization. I am speaking to all with sincerity and concern. I do not want anyone to go through what myself and many other franchisees have gone through.
They promise you the world during the corporate visit, and then you never hear from them again. Do not believe Gary at all. Do not believe Emily Dickinson. Do not believe Mercedes Schneider. Do Not believe Jeff Seihl.
If you do decide to get involved please review the contract with an attorney.
1. Realize that you have to pay for the support offered, which was NOT disclosed in the intital meetings.
2. Do realize that you have to pay for the ElderCare Link leads and service and anything other service offered through HH Franchising.
3. Do realize that you have to pay minimum royalties of 300.00 even if you're not in business.
4. Do ask about how to get out of the business. It's of no benefit to the franchisee.
a. Option 1: You sell it yourself
b. Option 2: They sell it for you. If they don't sell it within 6 months, they automatically take it from you.
5. Do realize that no one will help you.
6. Do realize that they make up charges.
7. Do ask about turnover rate in the area you're wanting to purchase.
8. Do ask about what they do with the 150.00/month marketing fee.
9. Do realize that no one will come to your home and help you set up like a few other home care franchisees. There is no corporate presence in each state like some other franchises.
10. Do call other existing franchisees about their experiences with corporate. Search for locations online, and call them. Don't use the contacts given by corporate.
If anyone is interested in a class action, please respond.
4 Updates & Rebuttals
Anonymous
kenner,Louisiana,
U.S.A.
Call franchisees to find out the truth
#2Author of original report
Tue, December 22, 2009
Of course they're going to say everything is false so they can keep selling franchises. That's they're business. As mentioned before, if you are considering a HomeHelpers franchise, please ask the questions listed. Make sure every FEE and the Options Letter is in the signed contract. Also, do your homework and call franchisees. You can find they're phone numbers on the website. Do not use the list of franchisees to call that they give you.
Anonymous
kenner,Louisiana,
U.S.A.
response to your interest
#3Author of original report
Tue, December 22, 2009
Thanks for your interest, but your contact information has been blocked.
home helper owner
henderson,Nevada,
United States of America
interested
#4UPDATE EX-employee responds
Sun, December 20, 2009
We are in the process of selling back the franchise. Jeff Seihl arrogantly told me "Don't expect to see your money back". I am interested in joining a class action lawsuit. Please contact me at (((ROR redacted)))
KRC282
cincinnati,Ohio,
USA
In Response.
#5UPDATE Employee
Tue, September 29, 2009
Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 As President of Home Helpers and Direct Link, I wanted to take the opportunity to address the recent negative posting on www.ripoffreport.com . Home Helpers, in operation since 1997 with more than twelve years of experience, has been recognized as the top ranked senior care franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine for the last four years. Currently Home Helpers franchises serve more than 500 communities across the United States and provide exceptional client care. Prior to being awarded a franchise, owners are provided a wealth of information on the senior care industry and the Home Helpers operating system. They are given the opportunity to meet key members of the management and support team. In addition, candidates are provided all financial terms contained in the agreement that they would be obligated to and are strongly encouraged to have an attorney review their contract as part of their research before making a final decision. In addition, and as required by law, Home Helpers disclosure document has been reviewed and meets all of the state and federal requirements to conduct business as a franchise. The Home Helpers support system is extensive and currently provides training, marketing support, meetings, field visits and national account support at no charge to franchisees. Growth continues as a result of strong franchise operations. Although there are differing levels of success in any franchise, the facts above are provided to bring greater accuracy and understanding to the misleading and inaccurate information posted earlier. Emma R. Dickison President Home Helpers and Direct Link 888-876-3144 x175 Office 513-563-2691 Fax [email protected]
