HomePros vs The Inspection Boys Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
HomePros Franchise
The Inspection Boys Franchise
Investment $101,285 - $143,475$35,000 - $55,000
Franchise Fee $19,500$17,500
Royalty Fee 7%4-6%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 2001-
Year Franchised 2002-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
HomePros Franchise
The Inspection Boys Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Basic home repair skills
    		• The basic requirements would include anyone with a sales background, former managers, former sales people, former business owners, former marketing executives, and anyone with mold remediation, asbestos abatement, home repair, or carpentry experience.

    Financing Options
     
    HomePros Franchise
    The Inspection Boys Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    HomePros Franchise
    The Inspection Boys Franchise
    Training -Training is held in our HQ in New Jersey for 5 days.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Ad slicks-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    28% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    HomePros Franchise
    The Inspection Boys Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About HomePros

    HomePros Corporation offers professional home improvement and repair services to the general public. HomePros specializes in small to medium sized construction projects and is engaged in the refurbishment of distressed residential real estate.

    About The Inspection Boys

    With The Inspection Boys, you can start your own business in a growing market by taking advantage of one of our streamlined franchise opportunity. You’ll immediately benefit from the power of The Inspection Boys brand and our years of experience offering successful service to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. If you have management experience; a desire to work with some of the best management professionals in the business; and are willing to invest in an established brand in the industry, please consider joining The Inspection Boys franchise team.

    Franchise System Benefits
    We offer many benefits to our franchise businesses, which include:

    • Training before Launch & Ongoing training for you and your staff
    • Initial training to launch your business
    • Access to training manuals and programs
    • World-class call center services
    • Access to sales, marketing, and administrative materials
    • Existing customer and supplier relationships
    • Technical support second to none
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