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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Home-Alyze vs Canadian Residential Inspection Services including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees | 
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| Investment | $45,000 | $24,500 - $29,500 | 
| Franchise Fee | $20,900 | $19,500 | 
| Royalty Fee | - | 0 | 
| Advertising Fee | - | $100/mo | 
| Year Founded | 1978 | 1988 | 
| Year Franchised | 1999 | 2001 | 
| Term Of Agreement | - | - | 
| Term Of Agreement | - | - | 
| Renewal Fee | - | - | 
 Business Experience Requirements | 
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| Experience | - | Some residential construction knowledge is an asset. Marketing skills. Position requires good communication and people skills. Must be an independent self motivated worker 
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Financing Options | 
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| In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
| Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- | 
| Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- | 
| Equipment | -/- | -/- | 
| Inventory | -/- | -/- | 
| Receivables | -/- | -/- | 
| Payroll | -/- | -/- | 
Training & Support | 
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| Training | - | 250 hours of distance education that can be completed from your home with a written exam to follow, then a full week of one- on-one practical field training that occurs at Headquarters. | 
| Support | - | Ongoing support. Field operations/evaluations, Meetings, Internet, Phone line | 
| Marketing | - | Ad slicks, National media, access to national advertising fund, relocation | 
| Operations | - | Franchise can be run from home. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. Can be run without additional employees.  | 
	
Expansion Plans | 
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| US Expansion | - | - | 
| Canada Expansion | No | - | 
| International Expansion | No | - |