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title: "A Place at Home provides growth updates"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/d25768fd-c25c-4b0f-adbd-4ef1aaa85bf4
source: "Franchise Magazine USA"
original_url: https://franchisemagazineusa.com/a-place-at-home-provides-growth-updates/
author: "Andrew Carlo"
category: "Home care"
industry: "Senior Care"
segment: "Home care"
published: 2026-09-21T09:06:40.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T21:42:15.096Z
image: https://franchisemagazineusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/A_Place_At_Home_Logo.jpg
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# A Place at Home provides growth updates

**TL;DR:** A Place at Home signed eight new franchise agreements in the first half of 2026 and saw strong interest from candidates. The brand was acquired by Dovida in February and has since expanded its leadership structure and added new franchise support roles.

*By Andrew Carlo, originally published in Franchise Magazine USA on 2026-09-21. [Read the original](https://franchisemagazineusa.com/a-place-at-home-provides-growth-updates/).*

## Story

Senior care franchise A Place at Home has provided an update on growth and strategy for the first half of the year.

A Place at Home (APAH) provides in-home care, care coordination, and senior living alternatives. The brand said it signed eight new franchise agreements in Maryland, Texas, North Carolina, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Louisiana during the first half of 2026. This included seven new system franchisees and one resale.

“This has been a year of smart, steady growth for A Place At Home,” said Mitch Benson, director of franchise development. “We are seeing strong interest from candidates who understand both the business opportunity and the responsibility that comes with serving seniors and families. The people joining our system are not simply looking for a franchise. They are looking for meaningful work, strong support and a way to make a difference in their communities.”

## Acquisition and expansion

Last February, APAH was acquired by Dovida, a global provider of person-centered home care. The financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

Dovida already had operations across Australia, France, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Switzerland. The acquisition marked Dovida’s entry into North America. APAH noted that it has expanded its leadership structure while adding new franchise support roles since the acquisition.

Moves in 2026 included Mike Boyer joining the company as its new CEO in January.

## Franchise support growth

“A Place At Home is building the kind of support system that allows franchise owners to grow with confidence,” said Dustin Distefano, chief operating officer of franchise operations. “As the system evolves, our focus is on giving owners the tools, coaching and resources they need to lead strong teams, serve families well and build healthy local businesses. Growth only matters if the foundation beneath it is strong.”

Additionally, the brand said it is strengthening its Omaha roots with a new headquarters in the city’s Blackstone District. The expanded space includes training facilities, room to host Meet the Team Days and international partners, and capacity to support growth.

## Entities

- franchise growth (topic)
- Senior Care (sector)
- senior care (topic)
- texas (location)
- Franchise Magazine USA (publication)
- franchise support (topic)
- acquisition (topic)
- north carolina (location)
- new jersey (location)
- Andrew Carlo (person)
- Maryland (location)
- massachusetts (location)

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Originally reported by Andrew Carlo, Franchise Magazine USA (https://franchisemagazineusa.com/a-place-at-home-provides-growth-updates/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/d25768fd-c25c-4b0f-adbd-4ef1aaa85bf4).