Inspect-It vs World Inspection Network Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Inspect-It vs World Inspection Network including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Inspect-It Franchise
World Inspection Network Franchise
Investment $32,400 - $43,400$27,425 - $39,985
Franchise Fee $24,900$15,675 - $20,900
Royalty Fee 200-$400/mo.7%
Advertising Fee $50/mo.-
Year Founded 19911993
Year Franchised 19981994
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee -5% of franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements

 
Inspect-It Franchise
World Inspection Network Franchise
Experience -
  • Marketing skills
  • Working knowledge of Windows-based software, comfortable selling & service, some familiarity with construction/remodeling a plus

  • Financing Options

     
    Inspect-It Franchise
    World Inspection Network Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Inspect-It Franchise
    World Inspection Network Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Franchise can be run from home.

    10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Inspect-It Franchise
    World Inspection Network Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Inspect-It

    Richard Schneider founded Inspect-It 1st Property Inspection in 1991. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, the company began franchising in 1998. Franchisees inspect a building's roof, walls, ceilings, attics, floors, soffits, foundations, doors, windows and more. Other services include construction phase inspections, listing inspections, commercial inspections, construction consultants, expert witness testimony and real estate arbitration.

    Veteran Incentives   10% off franchise fee

    About World Inspection Network

    World Inspection Network (W.I.N.) was founded in 1993 by Tom and Dianne Knapp. In 1994 W.I.N. expanded into franchising. The privately held company has locations in more than 25 states across the United States. It is based in Seattle.
    When you partner with WIN Home Inspection, you become a part of the top rated home inspection franchise system, and a national brand. We offer a proven business model to help our franchisees achieve growth, flexibility and freedom with low initial investment in the evergreen, multi-billion dollar home inspection industry.