Caremark Franchise

26/01/2026

That first year of owning a business is full of questions.

What should I focus on first? What will actually make a difference? What do I need to get comfortable with quickly?

We asked four Caremark franchise owners to share the lessons that mattered most to them in year one. Their replies are straightforward, down-to-earth and based on what has really happened in their businesses.

23/01/2026

There is nothing quite like hearing directly from someone already doing the job you are considering!

In the latest Franchise Diaries feature on Elite Franchise, Graham Precious, Franchise Owner of Caremark Hull, East Riding, York, Selby and North Lincolnshire, reflects on what December looked like as a business owner.

He talks about balancing day-to-day operations with festive celebrations, how recognition moments affect team morale, and the part leadership plays in keeping standards high when things are at their busiest.

If you are exploring franchise options and want to understand what it actually feels like to lead a care business and a team of people, this is a great insight from someone living it every day.

Read Graham’s full Franchise Diaries feature on Elite Franchise here 👇

In home care franchising, December tests your culture. Here is what our Christmas traditions taught me about leading with consistency.

21/01/2026

Latest figures from the Department of Health and Social Care - DHSC show 499,797 people in England were receiving CQC-regulated domiciliary care in a single week in November 2025, based on data from the majority of home care providers.

Behind that number are real families:
→Older parents determined to stay in the place they know.
→Sons and daughters trying to balance work, children and caring.
→People of all ages who need support to live safely and independently at home rather than in a hospital or residential care.

For prospective Caremark franchise owners, this is the reality of the sector you would be stepping into. A service that communities cannot do without, strong and growing demand, and the chance to build a serious business around something that genuinely changes lives close to home.

When you see that almost 500,000 people needed home care in just one week, what hits you first: the responsibility, the opportunity, or a bit of both?

19/01/2026

💙 Leading with heart in North Dorset and South Wiltshire

After twenty years on the frontline of care and a career in accountancy, Jo and Paul decided to back themselves, use an inheritance wisely and build a Caremark business that puts people before profit.

In our latest franchise owner case study, they share how they:
👉Trusted their gut and chose a brand that treats every customer as a person, not a number
👉Built a business around small acts of kindness that never show up on a spreadsheet
👉Focused on growing steadily, looking after their team and letting word of mouth follow

We have turned a few highlights into a short carousel, and you can read Jo and Paul’s full story here: https://www.caremark.co.uk/franchise-case-studies/caremark-franchise-owners-north-dorset-south-wiltshire/

If you are exploring franchise options and want a business that lets you lead with heart as well as build long-term value, this is a story worth saving.

14/01/2026

Ask an owner: What has been the most rewarding part of building your team?

“For me, it is days like this,” says Barney, Franchise Owner of Caremark Warwick.

“In December, we brought our care assistants together for our Annual Care Assistant of the Year Awards and invited the Mayor of Royal Leamington Spa to join us.

Hearing him praise our team for the difference they make in the community, and for the peace of mind they give to families, felt like the whole town was saying thank you to them. We celebrated every Care Assistant of the Month from 2025 and crowned Beverley our Care Assistant of the Year.

As a franchise owner, there is nothing better than seeing your team recognised for the way they care and knowing you played a part in bringing that group of people together.”

This is what being a Caremark franchise owner is all about.
Thank you for sharing, Barney.

12/01/2026

🤔Could you be our next Caremark Franchise Owner?

If you are successful in your career but feel something is missing, this flowchart is for you.

Follow the questions on the chart and see where you end up.

If you reach the final box and think “yes, that sounds like me”, send us a message and we will share more information about becoming a Caremark franchise owner.

08/01/2026

Excitement is building at Caremark!!

Being ranked Top 5 in the Elite Franchise 100 for 2026 already feels special, but there is more good news to share as we head towards the finals on Thursday 12 March.

Caremark has been shortlisted for three national awards:
🌟 BusinessesForSale.com Innovation of the Year
For finding new ways to support our franchise owners to grow strong, sustainable care businesses.

🌟 Natalia Shvarts Community Builder of the Year
For the contribution our network makes to the wider franchise community and the way we share learning, support each other and raise standards together.

🌟 HSBC Exceptional Performance of the Year
For consistent, standout performance across the brand, built on doing real care properly.

Being named a finalist in these categories is another clear sign that Caremark is innovating, performing and giving back to the franchise community, not just saying the right things.

06/01/2026

One word: incredible.

That is how we describe our care assistants, and it is why every year we bring them together at Fortnum and Mason for The Incredibles, our annual celebration of the difference they make in people’s lives.

Watch our highlights video to see finalists from across the UK come together for an unforgettable afternoon of stories, smiles and a lot of emotion.

Our CEO, David Glover, summed up the spirit of the day:

“It is magical, it is humbling, it is motivational. Our Care Assistants make a huge difference to the quality of lives of so many people.”

05/01/2026

Starting 2026 in the words of one of our franchise owners!

Dev, Caremark franchise owner and recent second territory owner, shared this when we asked what gave him the confidence to invest, not once but twice.

For people who are already successful in their careers and are now looking for a business of their own, hearing from someone who has taken that step can often say more than any prospectus ever could.

31/12/2025

Wishing you a Happy New Year from Caremark 🎆

2025 was our 20th year, and we marked it well. It felt only fitting to sign off with another photo of our Franchisor of the Year win. It truly means so much to our whole network and is a genuine honour in UK franchising, a testament to our values, model and people.

Now we move into our twenties with the same pride, passion and purpose that have fuelled us 💙

Here’s to improving the lives of customers, franchise owners, carers and our Support Centre team in 2026.

29/12/2025

This quiet week between Christmas and New Year is where good plans start!
New year. New you…New territory?

From South West England to Scotland and Wales, there is a region calling for you as a leader.

See where you could build with Caremark.

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas from everyone at Caremark 🎅✨

Our Caremark car has had a festive upgrade into the Caremark sleigh, stacked with gifts of training, support and care, all captured inside our very own Caremark snow globe.

Thank you to our franchise owners, Support Centre, care teams, customers and families for a year of trust and teamwork. To those working through the holidays, we are so grateful to you.

Wishing you kindness, good company and a bright start to the new year 💙