7/10

Franchimp Summary Rating

4 /10
Higher than 68% of peers
9 /10
Lower than 17% of peers

Franchise Summary

Description
PILLAR TO POST, INC. (the "Franchisor") offers franchises, within a specified territory, for the operation of a home inspection business offering unique residential inspection services for single family and various multi-family residences.
Company Background
Pillar to Post is the nation's leading home inspection franchise. We offer an exclusive residential and multi-family home inspection service that use uniquely developed methods, equipment and products to provide our clients with a comprehensive evaluation of their property. Pillar To Post has been in business for over 20 years and we've served over 500,000 homeowners nationwide.
Franchise Opportunity
You're buying a new home and want to make sure it's in good condition, but you don't know where to start. It's hard to know who you can trust when it comes to home inspections. Many inspectors are just looking to make a quick buck, and won't be honest with you about the state of your new home. Pillar To Post is different. We're the only inspection company that offers a 100% money-back satisfaction guarantee. If you're not happy with your inspection, we'll refund your money - no questions asked.
Corporate Structure
Our name is Pillar To Post, Inc.. We are a Delaware corporation that was incorporated on July 11, 1994. We do business as “Pillar To Post,” “Pillar To Post Professional Home Inspection,” and “Pillar To Post Home Inspectors”. Our principal place of business is located at 14502 North Dale Mabry Hwy., Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33618.
Royalties and Marketing Fees

Royalties : 7.0% of revenue

Earnings Transparency

7 /10
This Franchise discloses slightly more information about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry

Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet

Financial Performance of "Standard" Units

Average Revenue Per Unit

Compared vs. Real Estate Industry

$227,461 / unit

Franchise Type: Standard

Average Revenue During 2019

$227,461
$227,461
Industry Low
$472,239
Industry High

Franchisee Attrition

4 /10
This franchise's rate of attrition in 2014 of 8.87% was Slightly Higher than the 7% in the Real Estate industry. Generally speaking, a higher rate of attrition represents a less stable franchise system and a lower rate of attrition indicates a more successful system
What's Included in franchise attrition?
We define the franchisee attrition rate as the sum of terminations, re-acquisitions by franchisor, non-renewals, and ceased operations, divided by the number of outlest at the start of the year. It is a strong indicator of the strength of the underlying operating model

Franchise Types Available

# Type Investment Fees

Employee Contact Database

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Distribution of Pillar To Post (Non-Exclusive) Franchisees

Pillar To Post (Non-Exclusive) Franchise System Development in 2022

FAQ

How much investment do I need to start my own Pillar To Post (Non-Exclusive) business?
Franchisees typically require at least $54 to $66 investment to get their Pillar To Post (Non-Exclusive) business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Pillar To Post (Non-Exclusive)?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $34 in fees directly to Pillar To Post (Non-Exclusive) in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Pillar To Post (Non-Exclusive) franchise? What are the average revenues for a typical Pillar To Post (Non-Exclusive) business?
We estimate that the average revenue of an individual Pillar To Post (Non-Exclusive) unit is approximately $227,461. We based this on Item 19 in franchise disclosure document
How long do I need to commit to running a Pillar To Post (Non-Exclusive) unit? What is my contractual commitment?
Pillar To Post (Non-Exclusive) franchisees are typically required to sign up to a 5 year contract initially. The renewal length is 5 years. You can of course exit early but don’t expect to get any refund!

Accessibility

9 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from $54,160 to $66,835 which is Much Lower than the $0 to $0 average in the Real Estate industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc

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