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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Canadian Residential Inspection Services 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 | $24,500 - $29,500 | $35,000 - $55,000 |
Franchise Fee | $19,500 | $17,500 |
Royalty Fee | 0 | 4-6% |
Advertising Fee | $100/mo | 3% |
Year Founded | 1988 | - |
Year Franchised | 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
| 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 | |
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Equipment | -/- | -/- |
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Receivables | -/- | -/- |
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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. | Training is held in our HQ in New Jersey for 5 days. |
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 | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | No |
International Expansion | - | No |
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: