The HomeTeam Inspection Service

Founded: 1991 Franchising since: 1992
Paul Spires, Jr., started a home inspection business in Cincinnati in 1992, and soon became so successful that he franchised the idea.

HomeTeam's inspectors thoroughly examine a home's construction and equipment for defects and problems. HomeTeam services include pest inspections, radon testing, lead testing, asbestos testing, pool inspections and well or septic testing. The company also offers a 90-day warranty covering the home's mechanical and structural components. The HomeTeam Inspection Service Inc. is affiliated with the Women's Council of Realtors, the Home Builders Association, the National Association of Home Builders and the Employee Relocation Council.

575 Chamber Dr. Milford, Ohio 45150

Phone: (800)598-5297 Franchisee Association HTFAC (HomeTeam Franchise Advisory Council)

Franchisor is a privately-held company with 25 employee(s); 13 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	225	8	0	0
2008	--	--	--	--
2007	367	12	0	0
2006	372	15	0	0
2005	354	12	0	0

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, United states, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Outside the U.S.: Canada

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 100,000-500,000 population

Special Programs
The HomeTeam has an annual awards ceremony and gives advertising assistance to the recipients of its quarterly production awards. Many franchisees and the corporate office support Habitat for Humanity.

Total investment: $46K-71.5K Franchise fee: $21.8K-39.8K

Ongoing royalty fee: 6% Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable

Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Qualifications
Cash liquidity requirement: $30K
Business Experience:

• Industry experience
• General business experience
• Marketing skills

Operations

• Franchise can be run from home
• 15% of all franchisees own more than one unit
• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1
• Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training

• Available at headquarters: 2 weeks
• At franchisee's location: As needed
• Annual meetings

Ongoing Support

• Newsletter
• Meetings
• Toll-free phone line
• Grand opening
• Internet
• Security/safety procedures
• Field operations/evaluations

Marketing Support

• Co-op advertising
• Ad slicks
• National media
• Regional advertising

Other marketing support

• Access to national advertising fund

Franchise 500® rank:
#209 (2008); #169 (2007); #164 (2006); #171 (2005);

Low-Cost Franchises:
#41 (2008); #36 (2007); #41 (2006); #41 (2005);

Top Home Based Franchises:
#47 (2008); #45 (2007); #44 (2006); #43 (2005);

America's Top Global Franchises:
#173 (2008); #132 (2007); #130 (2006); #131 (2005);