Business Description

Before you buy, before you sell, INSPECT-IT 1ST. Providing state-of-the-art home inspections since 1991. Consistently recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of their Top 500 franchises. 13 years and 60,000 inspections. We provide you with all you need: initial training, digitally-enhanced inspection reports, on-going marketing support and programs, business development CD, support center and more.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1991

Franchising Since:  1998

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	62	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	62	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 62 100% In 0 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 62 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Florida	7
2. California	4
3. Arizona	10

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$NA
Cash Investment:	$6-12K
Total Investment:	$33-51K
Average Total Investment:	$42K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$24.9-27.9K
Average Franchise Fee:	$26K
On-Going Royalty:	6%/$200
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	2%/$50

Average Number of Employees: 1-3 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	N/A
General Business Experience:	N/A
Specific Industry Experience:	N/A
Formal Education:	N/A
Psychological Profile:	N/A
Personal Interview(s):	N/A
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	5
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	At Additional Cost
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Arizona	2 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Inspect-It 1st Property Inspection.