HomeTeam Inspection Service vs Pillar To Post Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of HomeTeam Inspection Service vs Pillar To Post including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
HomeTeam Inspection Service Franchise
Pillar To Post Franchise
Investment $50,100 - $76,800$41,195 - $50,995
Franchise Fee $35,000 - $55,000$24,500
Royalty Fee 6%-4%7%
Advertising Fee 3%4%
Year Founded 19911994
Year Franchised 19921994
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
HomeTeam Inspection Service Franchise
Pillar To Post Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    HomeTeam Inspection Service Franchise
    Pillar To Post Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    HomeTeam Inspection Service Franchise
    Pillar To Post Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 25 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Pretraining On-The-Job Training: 16 hours Classroom Training: 80 hours
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet PlatformNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    15% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

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

    		Number of Employees Required to Run: 1

    Expansion Plans
     
    HomeTeam Inspection Service Franchise
    Pillar To Post Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion YesYes
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About HomeTeam Inspection Service

    Paul Spires, Jr., started a home inspection business in Cincinnati in 1992, and soon became so successful that he franchised the idea. HomeTeam's inspectors thoroughly examine a home's construction and equipment for defects and problems. HomeTeam services include pest inspections, radon testing, lead testing, asbestos testing, pool inspections and well or septic testing. The company also offers a 90-day warranty covering the home's mechanical and structural components. The HomeTeam Inspection Service Inc. is affiliated with the Women's Council of Realtors, the Home Builders Association, the National Association of Home Builders and the Employee Relocation Council.

    Veteran Incentives  10-15% larger territory

    "Entrepreneur

    #407 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #251 in Franchise 500 for 2021..


    About Pillar To Post

    Pillar to Post, a professional home inspection franchise, was started in 1994 and began offering franchises in both the U.S. and Canada that same year. Today, the company has grown to over 500 franchises throughout North America. Some of the benefits to owning a Pillar to Post franchise include:

    • We provide a successful and proven business model with scheduling flexibility
    • Low upfront investment which means a faster ROI.
    • Large and experienced support team to help you start and grow your business.
    Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee
    "Top   "Top     "Entrepreneur
    #118 in Canada's Top franchises.
    #25 in Gator's Top franchises.
    #171 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #246 in Franchise 500 for 2021.