Home health care franchise owner grows up in the business

Danielle Dyer’s bottom-to-the-top journey — she went from part-timer to business owner of a 220-employee enterprise — smoothed out her learning curve.

Danielle Dyer was the first employee for the Right At Home franchise in Lee and Collier counties. Sixteen years later, the 35-year-old is sole owner of the business. Stefania Pifferi photo.
Danielle Dyer was the first employee for the Right At Home franchise in Lee and Collier counties. Sixteen years later, the 35-year-old is sole owner of the business. Stefania Pifferi photo.
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When she was 19 years old, Danielle Dyer jumped at the chance to become the first employee of the Southwest Florida home health care Right At Home franchise as a part-time caregiver. A decade and a half later, the now 35-year-old is the sole owner of the franchise that covers most of Lee and Collier counties and employs more than 220 people. The business has grown 20% to 23% over the past five years.

 

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