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WIN Home Inspection

2012 Franchise 500
#371
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
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
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

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,

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #371 (2012), #409 (2010), #336 (2009), #314 (2008),
Low-Cost: #78 (2012), #78 (2009), #72 (2008),
Top Homebased: #97 (2009), #88 (2008),

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