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HouseMaster Home Inspections
Celebrating 30 years in the industry, HouseMaster is the most experienced, respected and innovative home inspection franchise system. Since its inception in 1979, HouseMaster has performed nearly two million home inspections and has grown to almost 400 franchises. Our company culture focuses on franchise relationships and support, technical proficiency, proven marketing methods, aggressive risk management tools and cutting edge technology. You will be impressed with the unsurpassed level of expertise and support that HouseMaster franchisees enjoy. Interviewed by media giants such as the Associated Press, The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, HGTV, USA Today and the NY Times, HouseMaster is the authority on home inspections.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1971
Franchising Since:
1979
IFA Member
CFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
369
96.9%
Company-Owned Units:
12
3.1%
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Total Operating Units:
381
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
343
90%
In 45 States
Canada:
38
10%
In 8 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
381
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. New Jersey
23
2. New York
20
3. Florida
18
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
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$70K
Cash Investment:
$18-40K
Total Investment:
$39.5K
Average Total Investment:
$39K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$27.5K
Average Franchise Fee:
$27K
On-Going Royalty:
7.5%
Average Royalty:
7%
Advertising Fee:
2.25%
Average Number of Employees:
Varies Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites:
Home-based
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:
Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
13
Site Selection Assistance?
Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
