WIN Home Inspection

  • WIN Home Inspection
6500 6th Ave., N.W.
Seattle, WA 98117-5099
  • (800) 967-8127 / (206) 694-8100
  • (206) 441-3655 (Fax)

WIN Home Inspection - the # 1 premium home inspection service in North America. Get your share of the more than 4 million home inspections performed each year. We know home inspections. With more than 13 years in the industry, we give you the independence of being your own boss with the support of a powerful nationwide network of more than 200 franchisees in 33 states. We offer an unparalleled track record of success. Exclusive territories and the most extensive training, technology and support.

Franchisor Background

Year Established: 1994

Franchising Since: 1995

Operating Units

Franchised Units 188 100.0%
Company-Owned Units 0 0.0%
Total Operating Units 188 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 188 100.0% In 33 States
Canada 0 0.0% In 0 Provinces
International 0 0.0% In 0 Foreign Countries
Total 188 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
California 53
Washington 30
New York 19

Registered in the following Registration States

California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member Yes
CFA Member No
Franchisee Association? Yes, is a member
Size of Corporate Staff 15
Site Selection
Assistance
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance N/A
Financial Assistance Yes, Direct

Marketing Support

Co-Op Advertising No
National Advertising Yes
Regional Advertising No
Local Advertising Yes

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing N/A
Central Purchasing N/A
Field Operation Evaluation Included
Field Training Included
Initial Store Opening N/A
Inventory Control N/A
Franchisee Newsletter Included
Regional or National Meetings Yes, at additional cost
800 Telephone Hotline Included

Training

Seattle, WA 2 Weeks
Pre-Training at Home 2 Weeks
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Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth N/A
Cash Investment $28-49K
Total Investment $42.5-66.5K
Average Total Investment $41K

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $17-26K
Average Franchise Fee $22K
On-Going Royalty 7%/$300 Min.
Average Royalty 7%
Advertising Fee 3%/$125 Min

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees 1
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 0
Space Needs (in square feet) N/A
Preferred Site Types Home-Based
Encourages Conversions Yes
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 5
General Business Experience 5
Specific Industry Experience 2
Formal Education 2
Psychological Profile 5
Personal Interviews 5
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 10
Term of Renewal Period 10
Passive Ownership? Not Allowed
Area Development
Agreements?
Yes, for 10 years
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 26
USA Yes, Most of United States
Canada No
Overseas No
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