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WIN Home Inspection
6500 6th Ave., NW
Seattle, WA 98117-5099


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Business Description

WIN Home Inspection - the # 1 premium home inspection service in North America. Get your share of the more than 4 million home inspections performed each year. We know home inspections. With more than 13 years in the industry, we give you the independence of being your own boss with the support of a powerful nationwide network of more than 200 franchisees in 33 states. We offer an unparalleled track record of success. Exclusive territories and the most extensive training, technology and support.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1993

Franchising Since:  1994

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

223

100%
Company-Owned Units:00%
 
Total Operating Units:
223
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:223100%In 33 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
223
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California53
2. New York19
3. Washington30

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $NA
Cash Investment:$28-49K
Total Investment:$27-52K
Average Total Investment:$40K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$17-26K
Average Franchise Fee:$22K
On-Going Royalty:7%/$300 Min.
Average Royalty:7%
Advertising Fee:3%/$125 Min
 
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:2
Psychological Profile:5
Personal Interview(s):5
 
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 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 15
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
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. Pre-Training at Home2 Weeks
2. Seattle, WA2 Weeks
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 26

U.S.:

Yes, Most of United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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