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At a Glance
Products & Services: Home inspections
Number of Locations: 173
Total Investment: $42.5K - 66.55K
Founded: 1993
Began Franchising: 1994
Private Owned
About WIN Home Inspection
World Inspection Network (W.I.N.) was founded in 1993 by Tom and Dianne Knapp. In 1994 W.I.N. expanded into franchising. The privately held company has locations in more than 25 states across the United States. It is based in Seattle.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 173 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 186 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 195 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $42,500 - $66,550
Franchise Fee: $30,000 - $40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $30,000 - $40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 7%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $40,000
Liquid Cash Available: $25,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Absentee ownership of franchise is 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. Online pre-training, 40 hours; at training facility, 2 weeks
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
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