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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of HomeStory Doors and More vs The Inspection Boys including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $157,250 - $298,500 | $35,000 - $55,000 |
Franchise Fee | $20,000 - $40,000 | $17,500 |
Royalty Fee | varies | 4-6% |
Advertising Fee | varies | 3% |
Year Founded | 2011 | - |
Year Franchised | 2011 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | Business Experience: · General business experience · Sales skills · Home improvement experience not required | 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 |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-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 |
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Training | - | Training is held in our HQ in New Jersey for 5 days. |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Regional advertising | - |
Operations | 15% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1-4 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | No |
With HomeStory, the Opportunity is Easy to See The first company of its kind in an underserved market niche Proprietary technology creates incredible efficiency and a barrier for competitors Powerful marketing and sales system backed by over 15 years of experience HomeStory transforms and updates homes faster, easier, and more affordably than any other home improvement project. This is accomplished by replacing all of the worn, outdated doors in a home with beautiful designer doors and hardware. HomeStory offers tremendous value, made possible by award-winning technology, a nationwide supplier network, and a marketing system that engages homeowners and creates demand. Learn How HomeStory's Proprietary Technology Unlocks the Door Replacement Market Why Door Replacement? Simply put: A substantial unmet need. Like most items in a home, doors wear out, become outdated and need to be replaced. Yet, few homeowners have been offered an affordable, convenient and mess-free option for updating their doors. As a result, most homes still have their old doors, making this a large, untapped market with little competition. What a Difference! Homeowners repeatedly tell us how surprised and delighted they are with the dramatic improvement our custom doors and hardware make throughout their homes. With HomeStory, you're able to consistently exceed customer expectations, making them invaluable advocates for your service.
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: