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Focus: Home Safety Franchises |
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"How
lucrative is the safety business? Consider this:
Parents
spend more than $1 billion annually on products
to safeguard their children.
Child
safety products have become one of the fastest
growing industries in the market.
With
more dual income families than ever, parents are
increasingly putting those discretionary dollars
to use – on their children.
Ever-increasing
knowledge and awareness of safety issues are now
prompting parents to become more adamant about
the well-being of their children than at any other
time in history."
Safe
& Sound representative |
Safety
and security are two concepts that will never go out
of style, especially for homeowners. With that said,
it's easy to see why owning a home safety franchise
just about guarantees a steady stream of revenue.
Noted
below of some of the more popular Home Safety Franchises.
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DBA
Name |
UFOC
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A-Pro |
2007 |
AccuDiagnostics |
2006 |
AmeriSpec Home Inspection |
2007 |
The
Brickkicker |
2006 |
Criterium
Engineers |
2007 |
HomeSafe
Inspection |
2006 |
The
HomeTeam Inspection Service |
2007 |
HouseMaster
Home Inspections |
2007 |
Inspect-It
1st |
2007 |
Interquest
Detection Canines |
2006 |
MonitorClosely.com |
2006 |
National
Property Inspections |
2007 |
Pillar
to Post |
2006 |
Prospection |
2006 |
Sonitrol
|
2006 |
World
Inspection Network |
2007 |
*UFOCs
are available for purchase on UFOCs.com.
Feel free to familiarize yourself with the following
Home Safety franchises featured on worldfranchising.com.
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AMERISPEC delivers productivity enhancing
tools to our owners like feature-rich personal
Websites, branded email accounts, secure
web delivery for reports and contact management
software specifically designed to manage
a home inspection business. A private intranet
permits two-way communication with and among
our owners. Consider our extensive training,
the acclaimed and recognized 'AMERISPEC
REPORT,' our on-going educational support
and the package is complete.
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| OPERATING
UNITS |
| Franchised
Units: |
389 |
| Company-Owned
Units: |
0 |
| Total
Operating Units: |
389 |
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| GEOGRAPHIC
DISTRIBUTION |
| US: |
315 |
In
48 States |
| Canada: |
74 |
In
8 Provinces |
| International: |
0 |
In
0 Countries |
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| INVESTMENT |
| Minimum
Net Worth: |
$40K |
| Cash
Investment: |
$10-15K |
| Total
Investment: |
$26.5-64.5K |
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| FEES |
| Initial
Franchise Fee: |
$20-30K |
| On-Going
Royalty: |
7% |
| Advertising
Fee: |
3% |
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| SPACE
NEEDS |
| Average
Number of Employees: |
1
FT, 2 PT |
| Space
Needs (SF): |
NA |
| Preferred
Sites: |
Home-Based |
| Conversions? |
Yes |
| Earnings
Claim? |
No |
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| EXPANSION |
| Projected
Units (within 1 yr): |
25 |
| Territories
|
All
US, All Canada
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| TERMS
OF CONTRACT |
| Term
of Initial Contract: |
10
yr |
| Renewal
Period: |
10
yr |
| Passive
Ownership OK? |
Yes |
| Area
Dev. Agreements? |
No |
| Sub-Franchising? |
No |
| Expand
Within Territory? |
Yes |
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| GENERAL
SUPPORT |
| IFA: |
Yes |
| CFA:
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No |
| FA/Member: |
No |
| Size
of Corporate Staff: |
45 |
| Site
Selection Assist.? |
NA |
| Lease
Neg. Assist.? |
NA |
| Financial
Assist.? |
Yes(D)
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| MARKETING
SUPPORT |
| Advertising: |
Co-Op |
| Marketing
Materials: |
None
Specified |
| Additional
Services: |
None
Specified |
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| ON-GOING
SUPPORT |
Field
Operation Evaluation,
Field Training, Initial Store Opening,
Franchisee Newsletter,
Regional or National Meetings (addl.
cost), 800 Telephone Hotline |
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| TRAINING |
| 2
Weeks in Memphis, TN |
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Home and building inspections. Operating
our own business since 1989 gives us a unique
insight into the entrepreneurial aspects
required to be an impact player in the industry.
We've packaged our experience into a dynamic,
aggressive program, including a heavy emphasis
on 'live,' on-the-job training. Every BRICKKICKER
benefits from the roll up our sleeves attitude
in which we operate.
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| OPERATING
UNITS |
| Franchised
Units: |
120 |
| Company-Owned
Units: |
20 |
| Total
Operating Units: |
140 |
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| GEOGRAPHIC
DISTRIBUTION |
| US: |
140 |
In
7 States |
| Canada: |
0 |
In
0 Provinces |
| International: |
0 |
In
0 Countries |
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| INVESTMENT |
| Minimum
Net Worth: |
$10K |
| Cash
Investment: |
$9.4-24.9K |
| Total
Investment: |
$19.4-39.9K |
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| FEES |
| Initial
Franchise Fee: |
$6.9-12.9K |
| On-Going
Royalty: |
6% |
| Advertising
Fee: |
2% |
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| SPACE
NEEDS |
| Average
Number of Employees: |
1
FT |
| Space
Needs (SF): |
NA |
| Preferred
Sites: |
NA |
| Conversions? |
Yes |
| Earnings
Claim? |
No |
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| EXPANSION |
| Projected
Units (within 1 yr): |
45 |
| Territories
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| TERMS
OF CONTRACT |
| Term
of Initial Contract: |
7
yrs |
| Renewal
Period: |
20
yrs |
| Passive
Ownership OK? |
Yes |
| Area
Dev. Agreements? |
No |
| Sub-Franchising? |
No |
| Expand
Within Territory? |
Yes |
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| GENERAL
SUPPORT |
| IFA: |
No |
| CFA:
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No |
| FA/Member: |
Yes/Yes |
| Size
of Corporate Staff: |
7 |
| Site
Selection Assist.? |
NA |
| Lease
Neg. Assist.? |
NA |
| Financial
Assist.? |
Yes(D) |
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| MARKETING
SUPPORT |
| Advertising: |
None
Specified |
| Marketing
Materials: |
None
Specified |
| Additional
Services: |
None
Specified |
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| ON-GOING
SUPPORT |
Central
Purchasing, Field Operation Evaluation,
Field Training,
Initial Store Opening,
Franchisee Newsletter,
Regional or National Meetings,
800 Telephone Hotline |
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| TRAINING |
| 10
Days in Naperville, IL; 3 Days On-Site |
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CRITERIUM ENGINEERS is a consulting
franchise available to licensed professional
engineers. Company specializes in building
inspection and evaluation services for
buyers, investors, corporations, attorneys,
insurance companies, lenders and government.
Services include pre-purchase inspections,
insurance investigations, due diligence,
maintenance planning, expert testimony,
reserve studies, environmental assessments,
design and construction review. |
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| OPERATING
UNITS |
| Franchised
Units: |
72 |
| Company-Owned
Units: |
0 |
| Total
Operating Units: |
72 |
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| GEOGRAPHIC
DISTRIBUTION |
| US: |
70 |
In
37 States |
| Canada: |
2 |
In
1 Provinces |
| International: |
0 |
In
0 Countries |
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| INVESTMENT |
| Minimum
Net Worth: |
NR |
| Cash
Investment: |
$6K |
| Total
Investment: |
$30K |
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| FEES |
| Initial
Franchise Fee: |
$26.5K |
| On-Going
Royalty: |
6% |
| Advertising
Fee: |
1% |
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| SPACE
NEEDS |
| Average
Number of Employees: |
2
FT, 2 PT |
| Space
Needs (SF): |
300
SF |
| Preferred
Sites: |
NA |
| Conversions? |
NA |
| Earnings
Claim? |
Yes |
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| GENERAL
SUPPORT |
| IFA: |
No |
| CFA:
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No |
| FA/Member: |
No |
| Size
of Corporate Staff: |
10 |
| Site
Selection Assist.? |
NA |
| Lease
Neg. Assist.? |
No |
| Financial
Assist.? |
Yes(D) |
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| MARKETING
SUPPORT |
| Advertising: |
None
Specified |
| Marketing
Materials: |
None
Specified |
| Additional
Services: |
None
Specified |
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| ON-GOING
SUPPORT |
Central Purchasing, Field Operation
Evaluation,
Field Training,
Franchisee Newsletter,
Regional or National Meetings,
800 Telephone Hotline |
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| TRAINING |
|
1 Week at Headquarters |
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| EXPANSION |
| Projected
Units (within 1 yr): |
6 |
| Territories
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All
Legally Permitted in US,, All
Canada, All Countries
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CONTACT:
Mr. Greg Haskett
President
info@hmteam.com
www.hmteam.com
575 Chamber Dr.
Milford, OH 45150
Phone:(800) 598-5297,
(513) 469-2100
Fax: (513) 469-2226
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Ranked #1 fastest-growing home inspection
franchise in North America. Unique and
field-proven marketing system that produces
leads and appointments. Exclusive, protected
territory. Extensive and continuous
training. Sales hotline to build your
business. Financing provided. |
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| OPERATING
UNITS |
| Franchised
Units: |
353 |
| Company-Owned
Units: |
0 |
| Total
Operating Units: |
353
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| GEOGRAPHIC
DISTRIBUTION |
| US: |
248 |
In
48 States |
| Canada: |
5 |
In
2 Provinces |
| International: |
0 |
In
0 Countries |
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| INVESTMENT |
| Minimum
Net Worth: |
NR |
| Cash
Investment: |
$6.5-15.7K |
| Total
Investment: |
$17.5-45K |
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| FEES |
| Initial
Franchise Fee: |
$11.9-29.9K |
| On-Going
Royalty: |
6% |
| Advertising
Fee: |
3% |
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| SPACE
NEEDS |
| Average
Number of Employees: |
1
FT |
| Space
Needs (SF): |
NA |
| Preferred
Sites: |
NA |
| Conversions? |
NA |
| Earnings
Claim? |
No |
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| EXPANSION |
| Projected
Units (within 1 yr): |
29 |
| Territories
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All
US, All Canada
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| TERMS
OF CONTRACT |
| Term
of Initial Contract: |
10 |
| Renewal
Period: |
10/10
yrs |
| Passive
Ownership OK? |
Yes |
| Area
Dev. Agreements? |
No |
| Sub-Franchising? |
No |
| Expand
Within Territory? |
Yes |
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| GENERAL
SUPPORT |
| IFA: |
Yes |
| CFA:
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No |
| FA/Member: |
Yes/Yes |
| Size
of Corporate Staff: |
20 |
| Site
Selection Assist.? |
NA |
| Lease
Neg. Assist.? |
NA |
| Financial
Assist.? |
Yes(D) |
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| MARKETING
SUPPORT |
| Advertising: |
None
Specified |
| Marketing
Materials: |
None
Specified |
| Additional
Services: |
None
Specified |
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| ON-GOING
SUPPORT |
Central
Data Processing, Central Purchasing,
Field Operation Evaluation,
Field Training,
Franchisee Newsletter,
Regional or National Meetings,
800 Telephone Hotline |
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| TRAINING |
| 2
Weeks at Corporate Headquarters,
Cincinnati, OH |
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HOUSEMASTER is the oldest and most
experienced home inspection franchise.
HOUSEMASTER is the recognized authority
on home inspections and has been featured
as such on CNN, CNBC, Our Home Show
and many more! You will be impressed
with the level of expertise and the
unsurpassed level of support that
HOUSEMASTER franchise operators enjoy.
Only HouseMaster offers franchisees
the Right Choice Guarantee.
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| "Thanks
for going over and above in our home
inspection!"
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