Nursing Franchises Coming to Small Towns

From The Dallas News: What McDonald's legend Ray Kroc once did for burgers and fries, Dallas-area entrepreneur Jack West hopes to do for retirement living.

Franchising has been used to sell everything from fast food to maid service to child care. Now Mr. West's company, Country Place Living, is using it to help bring assisted-living centers to small-town America.

"If you've lived in the same town all your life, you shouldn't have to leave it for the big city when you can't care for yourself anymore," he said. "You should be able to grow old with your family and friends nearby."

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