Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing vs WIN Home Inspection Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing Franchise
WIN Home Inspection Franchise
Investment $29,700 - $49,200$28,745 - $36,870
Franchise Fee $23,900$20,900
Royalty Fee 7.5%7%
Advertising Fee -4%
Year Founded 19891994
Year Franchised 19961995
Term Of Agreement 6 years-
Term Of Agreement 6 years-
Renewal Fee $2K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing Franchise
WIN Home Inspection Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • 4 hours marketing skills training, 5 supervised inspections, 5 independent inspections, 40+ hours home inspection training
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing Franchise
    WIN Home Inspection Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing Franchise
    WIN Home Inspection Franchise
    Training As many as 15 days refresher and continuing education per yearClassroom Training: 80 hours Additional Training: Online pre-training, 40 hours; at training facility, 2 weeks
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    Operations 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)

    		Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Expansion Plans
     
    Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing Franchise
    WIN Home Inspection Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    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.

    About WIN Home Inspection

    Join WIN Home Inspection as we build a World-Class Brand in the billion-dollar home inspection industry. When you become a home inspector as a WIN Home Inspection franchise owner, the freedom, flexibility and financial rewards of running your own business can be yours. We understand that selecting the right franchise is an important choice. At WIN Home Inspection, our goal is to assist you in making a decision that will meet your personal and financial goals. Explore the WIN Home Inspection training program or request more information about our home inspection franchise opportunities.
    10 Reasons why becoming a WIN Home Inspection Strategic-Partner is one of the best moves you'll ever make:
     * Strong income potential
     * Distinctive brand awareness
     * Proven business system
     * Responsive leadership
     * Exciting marketing and sales programs
     * Advanced inspection methods and reporting technology
     * Low investment, low overhead, cash business
     * Work from home
     * No employees necessary
     * Meet new people and work in new surroundings every day
     Request information today and find out why

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    WIN Home Inspection is a participant in the International Franchise Association's Veterans Transition Franchise Initiative (VetFran), as well as the IFA's MinorityFran Program. 

    Veteran Incentives  30% off franchise fee
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    #32 in Gator's Top franchises.