World Inspection Network vs Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of World Inspection Network vs Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
World Inspection Network Franchise
Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing Franchise
Investment $27,425 - $39,985$29,700 - $49,200
Franchise Fee $15,675 - $20,900$23,900
Royalty Fee 7%7.5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19931989
Year Franchised 19941996
Term Of Agreement 10 years6 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years6 years
Renewal Fee 5% of franchise fee$2K


Business Experience Requirements

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

  • Industry experience
  • 4 hours marketing skills training, 5 supervised inspections, 5 independent inspections, 40+ hours home inspection training

  • Financing Options

     
    World Inspection Network Franchise
    Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    World Inspection Network Franchise
    Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing Franchise
    Training -As many as 15 days refresher and continuing education per year
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingAd slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations 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)

    Franchise can be run from home.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 3

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


    Expansion Plans

     
    World Inspection Network Franchise
    Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    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.

    About Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing

    Allstate Home Inspection and Environmental Testing, LTD (AHI) was founded in 1994 by nationally renowned author, speaker, and environmental expert, Francis X. (Rich) Finigan. Long recognized as America's #1 Home Inspector, Rich was the first to assess the disparity between the needs of today's investment-savvy homeowner and the limited expertise of today's most prevalent home inspection companies. Allstate Home Inspection and Household Environmental Testing Services, Ltd. (AHI) is a recognized leader and innovator in the home inspection and environmental testing industries. With the most comprehensive service offerings in the industry, AHI's mission is to help homebuyers and sellers around the country achieve the level of safety, security and peace of mind that they deserve.