Caremark’s network grows with four franchises in Scotland

Scotland is becoming a bigger part of Caremark’s growth.

In the past year, we have launched four offices across the country: Glasgow West, Edinburgh, Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire, and West and East Dunbartonshire.

That is a significant step for our network. It shows that Caremark is building real momentum north of the border and establishing a stronger presence in a market with clear demand for high-quality care at home.

Scotland is a strong care market

Scotland has the right conditions for a home care business.

More than one million people in Scotland are aged 65 and over, accounting for 20.5% of the population. Public Health Scotland also reports that 97,585 people received care at home support in 2023 to 2024, with more than 40.9 million hours of publicly funded care at home delivered during that period. Care at home is already a major part of how support is delivered across Scotland.

Policy is moving in the same direction. The Scottish Government wants people to stay at home, or in a homely setting, with as much independence as possible for as long as possible. Care services in Scotland also operate within a clear regulatory framework through the Care Inspectorate and the Health and Social Care Standards.

That creates a market where quality, compliance and consistency matter. It also creates a strong environment for a brand like Caremark, which is built around doing things properly and supporting people well.

This is why home care stands out among businesses in Scotland. Demand is established. The service is essential to families and communities. The standards are clear. For people looking at franchises in Scotland, that creates a strong commercial opportunity as well as a meaningful one.

Why now is a good time to come on board

Based on the earlier statistics, it is evident that Scotland currently offers both proof and opportunity. Caremark already has a visible presence here, but there is still room for the right owners to grow with us. That is an attractive position for anyone exploring franchises in Scotland. You can see that the model works, while still joining at a stage where the network is taking shape.

Our wider track record adds to that confidence. Caremark has been franchising since 2005 and has grown to more than 140 UK franchises. We were also recognised as BFA Franchisor of the Year Established Gold for 2025 and ranked in the Top 5 of the EF100 for 2026.

That matters because prospective franchise owners need a franchisor with experience, structure and a reputation for supporting its network well.

We aim to build a strong Scottish network with the right people in the right places. That means taking time to find owners who are a good fit, supporting them properly from the start, and growing in a way that gives the Caremark name real weight in every community we serve.

Scotland has four offices now, and we want more. But we are more interested in building well than building fast.

Is a home care franchise in Scotland for you?

A lot of strong prospective franchise owners rule themselves out too early because they assume they need years of care experience.

That is not the case with Caremark.

Franchise owners receive onboarding, training and ongoing support. The role is about leading people, building a team, managing performance, growing relationships and running a strong local business. Those are skills often found in leadership, operations, hospitality, customer service, recruitment and sales backgrounds.

That is why Caremark appeals to a wider group of people looking at franchises in Scotland. You do not need to arrive as a care expert. You need to be able to lead well, make sound decisions and build a service business with high standards. Caremark provides the framework, support and structure around that.

If Caremark sounds like the right fit, this is a good time to take a closer look. A conversation with our team is the best place to start.