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Inspect-It 1st Property Inspection

Before you buy, before you sell, INSPECT-IT 1ST. Providing state-of-the-art home inspections since 1991. Consistently recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of their Top 500 franchises. 13 years and 60,000 inspections. We provide you with all you need: initial training, digitally-enhanced inspection reports, on-going marketing support and programs, business development CD, support center and more.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1991

Franchising Since:

1998

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	67	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
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Total Operating Units:	67	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	67	100%	In 0 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	67	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Arizona	10
2. Florida	7
3. California	4

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$NA
Cash Investment:	$26.9K
Total Investment:	$36.5-59.3K
Average Total Investment:	$48K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$24.9-27.9K
Average Franchise Fee:	$26K
On-Going Royalty:	6%/$200
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	2%/$50

Average Number of Employees:

1-3 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Earnings Claims Provided?

Yes

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	5
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	No

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

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

Training:
1. Arizona	2 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	N/A
General Business Experience:	N/A
Specific Industry Experience:	N/A
Formal Education:	N/A
Psychological Profile:	N/A
Personal Interview(s):	N/A

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.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

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

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: