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HouseMaster Home Inspections

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the HouseMaster Home Inspections system.

HouseMaster Home Inspections
421 W. Union Ave.
Bound Brook, NJ 08805-1220
800#: (800) 526-3939
Tel: (732) 469-6565
Fax: (732) 469-7405
E-mail: bill.preston@housemaster.com
Web Site: www.housemaster.com
Contact: Mr. Bill Preston, VP Marketing/Development


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.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1979
First Franchise: 1979
Franchise Units: 365
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 365

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 48 States,10 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 23 in NJ, 20 in NY, 18 in FL

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: Varies (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NA SF; HB (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $18-40K
Total Investment: $20-55K
Average Total Investment: $37K
Minimum Net Worth: $75K

Fees
>Franchise: $18-30K
>Average Franchise Fee: $24K
>Royalty: 6.75%
>Advertising: 2.5%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:NA
Lease Negotiation Assistance: NA
Cooperative Advertising: NA
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 22
On-Going Support: D,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2-3 Weeks Bound Brook, NJ.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


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