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Investment
$31,350
Initial Franchise Fee
$25,000
Units
11
Growth Rate
+10.0%
Overview
Investment Details
Initial Franchise Fee
$25,000
Initial Investment
$31,350 - $115,000
Net Worth Requirement
$100,000
Cash Requirement
$10,000
Royalty Fee
8%
Ad Royalty Fee
0
Technology Fee
0
Term of Agreement
20 years
Is Franchise Term Renewable?
Yes
Financing
In-House
Veterans Incentive
10% off franchise fee
Available Territories
Franchising opportunities available in the following regions
United States
States
Alaska
Alabama
Arkansas
Arizona
Colorado
Connecticut
District of Columbia
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Iowa
Idaho
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Maine
Missouri
Mississippi
Montana
North Carolina
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
Nevada
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
West Virginia
Wyoming
Training & Support Programs
Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed
Training
On the Job Training
94 hours
Classroom Training
74 hours
Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
Operations & Requirements
Key operational details and requirements for running this franchise
Is absentee ownership allowed?
No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
Yes
Can this franchise be run part time?
No
# of employees required to run
1-2
Are exclusive territories available?
Yes
Ranking History
1st Inspection Services performance in the Franchise rankings over recent years
No data available at this time.
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Updated: December 12th, 2022