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 Senior Care Company AmeriCare Joins International Franchise Association

Membership Part of National Expansion Plans for Caregiving Company

 ATLANTA, April 20, 2010 –AmeriCare (www.americareinfo.com), a leading home-based caregiving franchisor announces its membership in the International Franchise Association (IFA, online at www.franchise.org), the oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide. The membership enhances the launch of AmeriCare’s national growth strategy – announced earlier this year – which includes expanding caregiving services in its 17 current markets and entering new markets throughout the country. 

            “Joining IFA identifies us as a financially sound and market savvy franchisor that meets their specific membership requirements,” said Debbie Reis, president of AmeriCare. “This membership offers valuable resources for our company and for our franchisees. But more than what it offers us today is how IFA membership can contribute to our national expansion: IFA conducts specific outreach programs that promote franchise ownership, including its VETFRAN program which promotes ownership among military veterans.”

Founded in 1960, the IFA is considered the association leader in issues, information and standards in the franchising industry. Companies that belong to IFA must meet specific membership requirements, have a satisfactory financial condition and comply with all applicable franchise laws. In addition, all members must agree to abide by the IFA’s Code of Ethics. AmeriCare joins more than 1,100 franchisors, 8,000 franchisees and 400 suppliers in this premier franchise association.

Founded in 2003, AmeriCare provides families the option to keep loved ones in the comfort of their home while providing quality caregiving to seniors, new parents, degenerative illnesses and those recovering from surgery. Families can create customized care plans and choose from a selection of quality, licensed, pre-screened caregivers to create the best match to meet their needs and who work with individuals to create a unique customized care plan, free of limitations or restrictions. Nationwide, more than 34 million Americans personally care for a family member in need and, with the population aging, the number of families in need of quality, flexible caregiving services continues to rapidly rise. Entrepreneurs interested in learning more about AmeriCare franchise opportunities can visit www.americareinfo.com.

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 Senior Care and Caregiving Company AmeriCare

AmeriCare provides top quality caregiving services to families in need. It provides families with a choice of licensed, pre-screened, personally selected caregivers who work with individuals to create a unique customized care plan, free of limitations or restrictions. The master franchise company currently offers caregiving services in California, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, South Carolina, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Utah. For more information on caregiving services, please visit www.americareinfo.com.

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EDITOR’S NOTES:

 Key Web Address:

AmeriCare: www.americareinfo.com

 Media Contact:

Jenny Schmitt

1 (404) 421-8323

jschmitt@cloudspark.com