6540 Tomken Rd.
Mississauga, ON L5T 2E9 CANADA
800#: (800) 263-5928
Tel: (905) 670-0000
Fax: (905) 670-0077
E-Mail:
Web Site: www.svm.com
Contact: Mr. David Messenger, VP Franchise Market Devel.
North America's largest provider of home inspection and related services in an exploding industry. Superior marketing, training, computer applications and support make this low capital, home-based franchise an exceptional opportunity.
Franchisor Background
| Established: |
1988; |
First Franchise: |
1988 |
| Franchise Units: |
53 |
| Company-Owned Units: |
0 |
| Total Units: |
53 |
Distribution:
U.S. -- 0;
Canada -- 50;
International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 8 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: ON, PQ
|
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12 |
| Franchisee Qualifications: 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 4
(for an explanation
click here) |
| Registered in Following Registration States: AB |
| Average Number of Employees: 1 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time) |
| Space Needs: NR SF; N/A
(for abbreviations click here) |
Financial Requirements
| Cash Investment: |
$14.9-24.9K |
|
| Total Investment: |
$20-35K; |
|
Average Total Investment: |
$27K |
|
| Minimum Net Worth: |
$50K |
|
| Fees: |
Franchise: |
$14.9-24.9K; |
Average Franchise Fee: |
$19K |
|
Royalty: |
7% |
|
Advertising: |
3% |
| Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
|
Terms of Contract
| Term of Contract (Years): |
5/5 |
| Passive Ownership: |
Not Allowed |
| Encourage Conversions: |
Yes |
| Area Development Agreements: |
No |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts: |
No |
| Expand In Territory: |
No |
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
| Financial Assistance: |
Yes(D) (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both) |
| Site Selection Assistance: |
N/A |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance: |
N/A |
| Cooperative Advertising: |
Yes |
| Franchisee Assoc. / Member: |
Yes/Yes |
| Size Of Corporate Staff: |
100 |
| On-Going Support: |
B,C,D,G,h,I
(for an explanation click
here) |
| Training: |
2 Weeks Memphis, TN. |
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
| U.S.: |
No |
| Canada: |
All Canada |
| Overseas: |
No |
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
For a sample questionnaire click here.