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Pillar To Post
 

Program directed by specialists with over 50 years of experience. Territory development from preferred aggressive multi-inspector business levels to moderate single inspector levels available. PILLAR TO POST provides the most recognized opportunity in the home inspection industry. Imaginative, highly successful marketing designed for top performance in business development. Promotional materials, IT support, innovative website and on-going, cooperative team building operational assistance are provided.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1994

Franchising Since:

  1994

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:500 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:500 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:393 78.6% In 44 States
Canada:107 21.4% In 8 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:500 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Florida30
2. New Jersey20
3. New York20

Registered in Following Registration States:

   California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:

Minimum Net Worth:$100K
Cash Investment:$19.9-45.9K
Total Investment:$24.5K-64.5K
Average Total Investment:$45K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$20-46K
Average Franchise Fee:$33K
On-Going Royalty:7%
Average Royalty:7%
Advertising Fee:4%

Average Number of Employees:

   2 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   Home-Based

Preferred Sites:

  

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:20
Site Selection Assistance?Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
Financial Assistance?No
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Mississauga, ON2 Weeks
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:3
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):3

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time. Member of IFA MinorityFran Program.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5/5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   10
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:No
 
 
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