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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
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
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
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: | 3 | 2.4% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 123 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. California | 6 |
| 2. Florida | 8 |
| 3. New York | 15 |
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% |
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, NY | 2 Weeks | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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Submit an online form to receive information from America's Property Inspections (API).
• Coupons • Pre-Qualifier Application • Promotional Items • UFOC |
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