HomeTeam Inspection Service
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching HomeTeam Inspection Service franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Reviewed sources
- Franchising since
- 1992 Source: franchise.org
- Headquarters
- Milford, OH, United States Source: franchise.org
HomeTeam Inspection Service is a business-services franchise that provides home inspection services. Its inspection model uses a team approach, with multiple inspectors participating in an inspection.
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a HomeTeam Inspection Service franchise?
- The HomeTeam Inspection Service Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $65,100 for curred as expenses are incurred employees, taxing authorities, suppliers, etc. totals (note 8 ) — 65100 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 13); $1,800 for olicies. we estimate that the average total annual cost for insurance coverage w ill be between — 1800 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 13); $42,600 for curred as expenses are incurred employees, taxing authorities, suppliers, etc. totals (note 8 ) — 42600 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 15). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the HomeTeam Inspection Service initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $27,500 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 8). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does HomeTeam Inspection Service charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is $6 Note 1 ) — 6 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 9). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $18 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 10). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does HomeTeam Inspection Service disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The HomeTeam Inspection Service FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 38). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many HomeTeam Inspection Service locations are there?
- The FDD reports 382 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 41). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $65,100 (curred As expenses are incurred Employees, taxing authorities, suppliers, etc. TOTALS (Note 8 ) — 65100); $1,800 (olicies. We estimate that the average total annual cost for insurance coverage w ill be between — 1800); $42,600 (curred As expenses are incurred Employees, taxing authorities, suppliers, etc. TOTALS (Note 8 ) — 42600); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 24 separate groups: other measures for 92 Franchised locations; other measures for 22 Franchised; multi-territory groups reported as single unit locations; other measures for 95 Franchised locations; other measures for 23 Franchised; multi-territory groups reported as single unit locations; other measures for 24 Franchised; multi-territory groups reported as single unit locations; other measures for 21 Franchised; multi-territory groups reported as single unit locations; other measures for 24 Franchised; multi-territory groups reported as single unit locations; other measures for 23 Franchised; multi-territory groups reported as single unit locations; other measures for 23 Franchised; multi-territory groups reported as single unit locations; other measures for 22 Franchised; multi-territory groups reported as single unit locations; other measures for 24 Franchised; multi-territory groups reported as single unit locations; other measures for 21 Franchised; multi-territory groups reported as single unit locations; other measures for 29 Franchised; multi-territory groups reported as single unit locations; other measures for 31 Franchised locations; other measures for 31 Franchised; multi-territory groups reported as single unit locations; other measures for 23 Franchised; multi-territory groups reported as single unit locations; other measures for 40 Franchised; multi-territory groups reported as single unit locations; other measures for 86 Franchised locations; other measures for 40 Franchised locations; other measures for 29 Franchised locations; other measures for 23 Franchised ownership groups locations; other measures for 24 Franchised ownership groups locations; other measures for 21 Franchised ownership groups locations; other measures for 23 Franchised ownership groups locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets declined by 18 in 2025, to 382 (National; includes Canada perstate table, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 3 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (3)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- olicies. We estimate that the average total annual cost for insurance coverage w ill be between — 1800PDF p. 13$1,800
- curred As expenses are incurred Employees, taxing authorities, suppliers, etc. TOTALS (Note 8 ) — 42600PDF p. 15$42,600
- curred As expenses are incurred Employees, taxing authorities, suppliers, etc. TOTALS (Note 8 ) — 65100PDF p. 13$65,100
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 8
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Item 6 . OTHER FEES OTHER FEES Name of Fee Amount Due Date Remarks Weekly Royalty FeeMain ongoing fee
53 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
24 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 92 locations
- Who is counted
- Over100000 annualgrossrevenue;12monthsreported
- Method
- Historical reported perhomeinspection fees; source percentages not recomputed
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 22 locations
- Who is counted
- First quartile franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories
- Period
- High Range of Gross Revenues
- Excluded
- Refunds,discounts,remittedsales/excisetax excluded; noexpense deductions. Excluded under2years/incomplete12months (2023:32/20%;2024:35/22%;2025:21/14%).
- Method
- Historical accrual-basis royalty reports; not audited/verified. Upper groups at least2calendar years or average revenueover100000during2023–25;12months reporting. Lowergroup under100000; indefault/notstandards/notfulltime.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 95 locations
- Who is counted
- Over100000 annualgrossrevenue;12monthsreported
- Method
- Historical reported perhomeinspection fees; source percentages not recomputed
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 23 locations
- Who is counted
- First quartile franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories
- Period
- # of Franchises
- Excluded
- Refunds,discounts,remittedsales/excisetax excluded; noexpense deductions. Excluded under2years/incomplete12months (2023:32/20%;2024:35/22%;2025:21/14%).
- Method
- Historical accrual-basis royalty reports; not audited/verified. Upper groups at least2calendar years or average revenueover100000during2023–25;12months reporting. Lowergroup under100000; indefault/notstandards/notfulltime.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 24 locations
- Who is counted
- First quartile franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories
- Period
- Low Range of Gross Revenues
- Excluded
- Refunds,discounts,remittedsales/excisetax excluded; noexpense deductions. Excluded under2years/incomplete12months (2023:32/20%;2024:35/22%;2025:21/14%).
- Method
- Historical accrual-basis royalty reports; not audited/verified. Upper groups at least2calendar years or average revenueover100000during2023–25;12months reporting. Lowergroup under100000; indefault/notstandards/notfulltime.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 21 locations
- Who is counted
- Third quartile franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories
- Period
- Average Gross Revenues/3rd Quartile
- Excluded
- Refunds,discounts,remittedsales/excisetax excluded; noexpense deductions. Excluded under2years/incomplete12months (2023:32/20%;2024:35/22%;2025:21/14%).
- Method
- Historical accrual-basis royalty reports; not audited/verified. Upper groups at least2calendar years or average revenueover100000during2023–25;12months reporting. Lowergroup under100000; indefault/notstandards/notfulltime.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 24 locations
- Who is counted
- Second quartile franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories
- Period
- Average Gross Revenues/2nd Quartile
- Excluded
- Refunds,discounts,remittedsales/excisetax excluded; noexpense deductions. Excluded under2years/incomplete12months (2023:32/20%;2024:35/22%;2025:21/14%).
- Method
- Historical accrual-basis royalty reports; not audited/verified. Upper groups at least2calendar years or average revenueover100000during2023–25;12months reporting. Lowergroup under100000; indefault/notstandards/notfulltime.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 23 locations
- Who is counted
- Second quartile franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories
- Period
- Median Range of Gross Revenues
- Excluded
- Refunds,discounts,remittedsales/excisetax excluded; noexpense deductions. Excluded under2years/incomplete12months (2023:32/20%;2024:35/22%;2025:21/14%).
- Method
- Historical accrual-basis royalty reports; not audited/verified. Upper groups at least2calendar years or average revenueover100000during2023–25;12months reporting. Lowergroup under100000; indefault/notstandards/notfulltime.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 23 locations
- Who is counted
- Fourth quartile franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories
- Period
- Average Gross Revenues/4th Quartile
- Excluded
- Refunds,discounts,remittedsales/excisetax excluded; noexpense deductions. Excluded under2years/incomplete12months (2023:32/20%;2024:35/22%;2025:21/14%).
- Method
- Historical accrual-basis royalty reports; not audited/verified. Upper groups at least2calendar years or average revenueover100000during2023–25;12months reporting. Lowergroup under100000; indefault/notstandards/notfulltime.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 22 locations
- Who is counted
- Second quartile franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories
- Period
- High Range of Gross Revenues
- Excluded
- Refunds,discounts,remittedsales/excisetax excluded; noexpense deductions. Excluded under2years/incomplete12months (2023:32/20%;2024:35/22%;2025:21/14%).
- Method
- Historical accrual-basis royalty reports; not audited/verified. Upper groups at least2calendar years or average revenueover100000during2023–25;12months reporting. Lowergroup under100000; indefault/notstandards/notfulltime.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 24 locations
- Who is counted
- Third quartile franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories
- Period
- # of Franchises
- Excluded
- Refunds,discounts,remittedsales/excisetax excluded; noexpense deductions. Excluded under2years/incomplete12months (2023:32/20%;2024:35/22%;2025:21/14%).
- Method
- Historical accrual-basis royalty reports; not audited/verified. Upper groups at least2calendar years or average revenueover100000during2023–25;12months reporting. Lowergroup under100000; indefault/notstandards/notfulltime.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 21 locations
- Who is counted
- Fourth quartile franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories
- Period
- Average Gross Revenues/4th Quartile
- Excluded
- Refunds,discounts,remittedsales/excisetax excluded; noexpense deductions. Excluded under2years/incomplete12months (2023:32/20%;2024:35/22%;2025:21/14%).
- Method
- Historical accrual-basis royalty reports; not audited/verified. Upper groups at least2calendar years or average revenueover100000during2023–25;12months reporting. Lowergroup under100000; indefault/notstandards/notfulltime.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 29 locations
- Who is counted
- Under100000 franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories
- Period
- Median Range of Gross Revenues
- Excluded
- Refunds,discounts,remittedsales/excisetax excluded; noexpense deductions. Excluded under2years/incomplete12months (2023:32/20%;2024:35/22%;2025:21/14%).
- Method
- Historical accrual-basis royalty reports; not audited/verified. Upper groups at least2calendar years or average revenueover100000during2023–25;12months reporting. Lowergroup under100000; indefault/notstandards/notfulltime.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 31 locations
- Who is counted
- Under100000 annualgrossrevenue;12monthsreported
- Method
- Historical reported perhomeinspection fees; source percentages not recomputed
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 31 locations
- Who is counted
- Under100000 franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories
- Period
- High Range of Gross Revenues
- Excluded
- Refunds,discounts,remittedsales/excisetax excluded; noexpense deductions. Excluded under2years/incomplete12months (2023:32/20%;2024:35/22%;2025:21/14%).
- Method
- Historical accrual-basis royalty reports; not audited/verified. Upper groups at least2calendar years or average revenueover100000during2023–25;12months reporting. Lowergroup under100000; indefault/notstandards/notfulltime.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 23 locations
- Who is counted
- Third quartile franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories
- Period
- High Range of Gross Revenues
- Excluded
- Refunds,discounts,remittedsales/excisetax excluded; noexpense deductions. Excluded under2years/incomplete12months (2023:32/20%;2024:35/22%;2025:21/14%).
- Method
- Historical accrual-basis royalty reports; not audited/verified. Upper groups at least2calendar years or average revenueover100000during2023–25;12months reporting. Lowergroup under100000; indefault/notstandards/notfulltime.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 40 locations
- Who is counted
- Under100000 franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories
- Period
- Average Gross Revenues
- Excluded
- Refunds,discounts,remittedsales/excisetax excluded; noexpense deductions. Excluded under2years/incomplete12months (2023:32/20%;2024:35/22%;2025:21/14%).
- Method
- Historical accrual-basis royalty reports; not audited/verified. Upper groups at least2calendar years or average revenueover100000during2023–25;12months reporting. Lowergroup under100000; indefault/notstandards/notfulltime.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 86 locations
- Who is counted
- Over100000 annualgrossrevenue;12monthsreported
- Method
- Historical reported perhomeinspection fees; source percentages not recomputed
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 40 locations
- Who is counted
- Under100000 annualgrossrevenue;12monthsreported
- Method
- Historical reported perhomeinspection fees; source percentages not recomputed
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 29 locations
- Who is counted
- Under100000 annualgrossrevenue;12monthsreported
- Method
- Historical reported perhomeinspection fees; source percentages not recomputed
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 23 locations
- Who is counted
- First quartile median
- Method
- Accrual historical royalty reports,unaudited
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 24 locations
- Who is counted
- First quartile median
- Method
- Accrual historical royalty reports,unaudited
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 21 locations
- Who is counted
- Fourth quartile high
- Method
- Accrual historical royalty reports,unaudited
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Other measures · 23 locations
- Who is counted
- Fourth quartile high
- Method
- Accrual historical royalty reports,unaudited
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
National; includes Canada perstate table, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 41
Net −14 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
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For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($1,800 – $65,100) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units decreased from 400 to 382 in 2025. What drove the change?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 8
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Over100000 annualgrossrevenue;12monthsreported · PDF p. 38
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — First quartile franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories · PDF p. 37
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Over100000 annualgrossrevenue;12monthsreported · PDF p. 38
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — First quartile franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories · PDF p. 37
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — First quartile franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories · PDF p. 37
- [7]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Third quartile franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories · PDF p. 38
- [8]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Second quartile franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories · PDF p. 37; PDF p. 38
- [9]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Second quartile franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories · PDF p. 37; PDF p. 38
- [10]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Fourth quartile franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories · PDF p. 38
- [11]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Second quartile franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories · PDF p. 38; PDF p. 37
- [12]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Third quartile franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories · PDF p. 38
- [13]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Fourth quartile franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories · PDF p. 38
- [14]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Under100000 franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories · PDF p. 39
- [15]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Under100000 annualgrossrevenue;12monthsreported · PDF p. 39
- [16]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Under100000 franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories · PDF p. 39
- [17]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Third quartile franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories · PDF p. 38
- [18]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Under100000 franchisee ownership groups; not individual territories · PDF p. 39
- [19]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Over100000 annualgrossrevenue;12monthsreported · PDF p. 38
- [20]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Under100000 annualgrossrevenue;12monthsreported · PDF p. 39
- [21]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Under100000 annualgrossrevenue;12monthsreported · PDF p. 39
- [22]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — First quartile median · PDF p. 37
- [23]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — First quartile median · PDF p. 37
- [24]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Fourth quartile high · PDF p. 38
- [25]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Fourth quartile high · PDF p. 38
- [26]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 41
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.
Territory & operations
18 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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