Business Description

WIN Home Inspection - the # 1 premium home inspection service in North America. Get your share of the more than 4 million home inspections performed each year. We know home inspections. With more than 13 years in the industry, we give you the independence of being your own boss with the support of a powerful nationwide network of more than 200 franchisees in 33 states. We offer an unparalleled track record of success. Exclusive territories and the most extensive training, technology and support.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1994

Franchising Since:  1995

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	188	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	188	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 1% Asian-American: 1% Hispanic: 1% Native American: 0 Other: 0 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.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 188 100% In 33 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 188 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. California	53
2. New York	19
3. Washington	30

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Oregon, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$NA
Cash Investment:	$28-49K
Total Investment:	$31-51K
Average Total Investment:	$41K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$17-26K
Average Franchise Fee:	$22K
On-Going Royalty:	7%/$300 Min.
Average Royalty:	7%
Advertising Fee:	3%/$125 Min

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

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	5
Personal Interview(s):	5
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 10 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	15
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	Yes
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	Yes
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Pre-Training at Home	2 Weeks
2. Seattle, WA	2 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 26 U.S.: Yes, Most of United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from WIN Home Inspection.