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America's Property Inspections (API)
1293 Middle Country Rd.
Middle Island, NY 11953


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Business Description

At API we want more than just selling you a franchise; we want to help you build a better future. Our main goal at API is to teach you to be the best Home and Building Inspector in the business. With our unbeatable start-up packages, on-going support, marketing and training, API is the clear choice for your home inspection business.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1991

Franchising Since:  1992

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

120

97.6%
Company-Owned Units:32.4%
 
Total Operating Units:
123
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:123100%In 37 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
123
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. California6
2. Florida8
3. New York15

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $NR
Cash Investment:$16K
Total Investment:$16-25K
Average Total Investment:$20K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$25K
Average Franchise Fee:$25K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:1%
 
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:3
General Business Experience:2
Specific Industry Experience:1
Formal Education:1
Psychological Profile:2
Personal Interview(s):3
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 8
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?No
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:Brochures, Emails, Promotional Items, Trade Show Exhibits
Additional Services:In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Not Applicable
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Middle Island, NY2 Weeks
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 50

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
Submit an online form to receive information from America's Property Inspections (API).
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