Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing vs 1st Inspection Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing vs 1st 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
1st Inspection Franchise
Investment $29,700 - $49,200$31,350 - $115,000
Franchise Fee $23,900$25,000 - $35,000
Royalty Fee 7.5%8%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19892003
Year Franchised 19962005
Term Of Agreement 6 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 6 years5 years
Renewal Fee $2K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing Franchise
1st Inspection Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • 4 hours marketing skills training, 5 supervised inspections, 5 independent inspections, 40+ hours home inspection training
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    Financing Options
     
    Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing Franchise
    1st 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
    1st Inspection Franchise
    Training As many as 15 days refresher and continuing education per year-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Allstate Home Inspections/Environmental Testing Franchise
    1st Inspection Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    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 1st Inspection

    Become a 1st Inspection Services Franchisee! "Not your ordinary inspection company" With an annual potential of over 6 million transactions and $1.8 billion in home inspection fees, the home inspection business is increasing and you can be a part of our winning team.
     
    1st Inspection Services is a home inspection company that is quickly establishing itself as a national leader in home inspection. Through their franchising programs, 1st Inspection Services has created an opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs with lots of passion, energy and love for people to own and operate businesses that will make a difference in their respective communities.