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At a Glance
Products & Services: Home inspections
Number of Locations: 370
Total Investment: $30.7K - 42.75K
Founded: 1994
Began Franchising: 1994
Private Owned
About Pillar To Post Inspection Services
Pillar to Post, a professional home inspection franchise, was started in 1994 and began offering franchises in both the U.S. and Canada that same year. Today, the company has grown over 500 franchises throughout North America.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 287 | 83 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 297 | 83 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 313 | 82 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 346 | 82 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $30,700 - $42,750
Franchise Fee: $14,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $14,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $20,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 10% 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).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks. Ongoing training as needed
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
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