National Property Inspections Inc.
Home & commercial property inspectionsBackground
Founded: 1987 Franchising since: 1987
Founded by Roland Bates in 1987, National Property Inspections Inc. (NPI) provides commercial and residential inspections, as well as government, insurance, and corporate relocation inspections.
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 12 employee(s); 12 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
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, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Outside the U.S.: Canada
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Up to 200,000 population
Founded by Roland Bates in 1987, National Property Inspections Inc. (NPI) provides commercial and residential inspections, as well as government, insurance, and corporate relocation inspections.
NPI offers computerized on-site inspection reporting that meets standards set by the American Society of Home Inspectors and the National Association of Home Inspectors. Inspectors provide property inspections that include the foundation, roof, furnace, air conditioning, electrical system, plumbing, lots and grounds.
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9375 Burt, #201 Omaha, Nebraska 68114 |
Phone: (800)333-9807 |
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 12 employee(s); 12 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 222 | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 240 | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 263 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 269 | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 259 | 14 | 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, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Outside the U.S.: Canada
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Up to 200,000 population
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $31.6K Franchise fee: $27.9K |
Ongoing royalty fee: 8% 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 | Yes |
| Accounts Receivable | No | Yes |
| Payroll | No | Yes |
Qualifications
Cash liquidity requirement: $23K
Business Experience:
- General business experience
- Marketing skills
Operations
- Franchise can be run from home
- 1% 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 and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
Other marketing support
- Available at headquarters: 2 weeks
- At franchisee's location: 1 week
- Optional field training : 1 week
Ongoing Support
- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Toll-free phone line
- Internet
- Field operations/evaluations
- Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support
- Ad slicks
- Regional advertising
Other marketing support
- Corporate relocation referral program
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#260 (2009); #214 (2008); #166 (2007); #163 (2006); #185 (2005);
Low-Cost Franchises:
#54 (2009); #42 (2008); #35 (2007); #40 (2006); #47 (2005);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#67 (2009); #48 (2008); #44 (2007); #43 (2006); #49 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#193 (2008); #116 (2007); #124 (2006); #134 (2005);
#260 (2009); #214 (2008); #166 (2007); #163 (2006); #185 (2005);
Low-Cost Franchises:
#54 (2009); #42 (2008); #35 (2007); #40 (2006); #47 (2005);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#67 (2009); #48 (2008); #44 (2007); #43 (2006); #49 (2005);
America's Top Global Franchises:
#193 (2008); #116 (2007); #124 (2006); #134 (2005);