Pillar To Post Inc Non-Exclusive Territory
PILLAR TO POST, INC. · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Pillar To Post Inc Non-Exclusive Territory franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Pillar to Post franchise specializes in professional home inspection services, helping buyers make informed real estate decisions through comprehensive property
Headline figures
Quick facts
- How much does it cost to open a Pillar To Post Inc Non-Exclusive Territory franchise?
- The Pillar To Post Inc Non-Exclusive Territory Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $102,690 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 26). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What is the Pillar To Post Inc Non-Exclusive Territory initial franchise fee?
- The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $58,500 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 14). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
- What ongoing fees does Pillar To Post Inc Non-Exclusive Territory charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 7% of Gross Revenues; minimum monthly payments of $0 in months 1-12, $582 in months 13-24, $1,164 in months 25-36, $1,746 in months 37-48, and $2,328 in months 49-60 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 14). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Pillar To Post Inc Non-Exclusive Territory disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Pillar To Post Inc Non-Exclusive Territory FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 57). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Pillar To Post Inc Non-Exclusive Territory locations are there?
- The FDD reports 350 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 64). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1Opening costs are estimated at $102,690 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 includes reviewed figures, but which locations they cover is not recorded yet.
- 3Outlets declined by 27 in 2025, to 350 (Coverage not stated in the reviewed record, 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
Total estimated initial investment
2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 26
Standard single-unit franchise fee
2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 14
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.
- RoyaltyMain ongoing fee
16 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?
One reported population. Revenue is not owner income.
Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record
Revenue
- Period
- 2025
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 64
Net −95 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; 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 ($102,690) 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 377 to 350 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]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 26
- [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 14
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record · PDF p. 57; PDF p. 60
- [4]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 64
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
353 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
Bankruptcy disclosed
Initial term
Franchisor financial statements
No verified franchisor financial statement figures have been reviewed yet.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
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Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
Agreement term
Reader notes on wording
Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.
Item 8 · PDF p. 29 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Required inspection numbers: Franchisees must purchase inspection numbers from the franchisor; no other approved suppliers are identified as of the effective date.
“You are required to purchase inspection numbers from us... As of the effective date of this Franchise Disclosure Document, there are no other approved suppliers for inspection numbers other than us.”
Note: Source requires inspection numbers from franchisor but does not state no other approved suppliers.
Item 8 · PDF p. 30 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Required purchases percentage of operating cost: Approximately 50% of the total cost to operate the franchise
“and approximately 50% of the total cost to operate your franchise.”
Note: Source does not state approximately 50% of total operating cost.
Item 8 · PDF p. 30 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Required third-party suppliers: Required sources include BFC Forms Service, Clarity Voice, One Contact Canada, The Branding Company, IDP Graphics, EMSL Analytics, BOSSCAT Home Services, Citadel Inspector Pro, designated equipment suppliers, and a designated appliance recall-check supplier.
“You are required to purchase Pillar To Post marketing brochures... from BFC Forms Service, Inc.... telephone services from Clarity Voice... telephone answering services from One Contact Canada... branded clothing... from The Branding Company... vehicle wraps... from IDP Graphics...”
Note: Source excerpt does not identify the listed third-party suppliers.
Item 8 · PDF p. 29 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Required software platform: Franchisees must use OnePoint software and pay the franchisor an IT Fee; no other approved software/data-storage suppliers are identified as of the effective date.
“You are required to use our OnePoint software platform... You must pay us an IT Fee for access to that software platform... there are no other approved suppliers for software and data storage other than us.”
Note: Source does not mention OnePoint, an IT Fee, or no other approved software suppliers.
Item 8 · PDF p. 30 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Affiliate revenue, rebates, or material consideration: None in 2025
“In 2025, none of our affiliates derived revenue, rebates, or other material consideration based on required purchases or leases.”
Note: Source does not address affiliate revenue, rebates, or consideration.
Item 8 · PDF p. 30 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Franchisor revenue from required purchases: No revenue generated in fiscal year 2025 from required purchases from approved suppliers
“For fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, we did not generate revenue as a result of required purchases from approved suppliers.”
Note: Source does not state fiscal-year 2025 required-purchase revenue.
Item 11 · PDF p. 35 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Sales and Marketing Express length: Two (2) weeks
“Sales and Marketing Express is scheduled to be completed in two (2) weeks.”
Note: Source does not state Sales and Marketing Express duration.
Item 11 · PDF p. 29 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Inspection tablet cost: Between $1,200 and $1,400
“The estimated cost to purchase the inspection tablet is between $1,200 and $1,400, which includes a protective case and other accessories.”
Note: Source excerpt does not state inspection tablet cost.
Item 11 · PDF p. 34 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Home Inspection Training length: Eight (8) weeks
“The Live Home Inspection Training is scheduled to be completed in eight (8) weeks, consisting of approximately six (6) weeks of live instruction and two (2) weeks of independent inspections.”
Note: Source does not state Home Inspection Training duration.
Item 11 · PDF p. 33 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Business Bootcamp length: One (1) week
“Business Bootcamp is scheduled to be completed in one (1) week.”
Note: Source does not state Business Bootcamp duration.
Item 11 · PDF p. 32 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Training location: Live virtual training environment with online learning; curriculum location is the trainee's home office
“The training program will take place through our live virtual training environment and is coupled with online learning through our AHIT and OnePoint Learning Academy (OPLA) online platforms.”
Note: Source does not state training location or virtual training.
Item 11 · PDF p. 26 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Opening deadline after training: Within one hundred twenty (120) days after completing initial training
“A franchised business must be opened within one hundred twenty (120) days of the date you complete the initial training program.”
Note: Source does not state a 120-day post-training opening deadline.
Item 11 · PDF p. 29 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Tablet data plan cost: Between $50 and $150 per month
“The monthly cost for such a data package ranges from $50 to $150 per month.”
Note: Source excerpt does not state tablet data package cost.
Item 11 · PDF p. 26 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Typical time to open: Between seventy-five (75) and one hundred twenty-five (125) days from execution of the Franchise Agreement to commencement of business
“We estimate the typical length of time between the execution of the Franchise Agreement and the commencement of a franchised business is between seventy-five (75) and one hundred twenty-five (125) days.”
Note: Source does not state a typical opening timeline.
Item 11 · PDF p. 36 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Training program length: Approximately twelve (12) weeks
“The estimated overall training timeline is approximately twelve (12) weeks, consisting of Business Bootcamp (1 week), Home Inspection Training (8 weeks), up to one (1) week of independent study ... and Sales and Marketing Express (2 weeks).”
Note: Source does not state overall training duration.
Item 12 · PDF p. 39 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Territory exclusivity: Non-exclusive territory
“You will not receive an exclusive territory.”
Note: Source excerpt does not state territory exclusivity.
Item 15 · PDF p. 32 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Manager allowed: Yes, a designated and franchisor-acceptable manager may operate the business for a corporation or limited liability company
“You (or, if the franchised business is a corporation or limited liability company, then the manager designated by you and acceptable to us ... ) must successfully complete our training program”
Note: Source requires direct on-site supervision by a beneficial owner of at least one-half interest.
Item 17 · PDF p. 49 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Post-term non-compete: Two (2) years within the old non-exclusive territory
“No competing business for 2 years within old non - exclusive territory.”
Note: Provided source does not state a two-year post-term non-compete.
Item 17 · PDF p. 3 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Initial term: Five (5) years
“This Agreement, unless otherwise terminated pursuant to the terms and conditions hereof, will begin on the Effective Date and shall continue for a period of five (5) years (the “Term”).”
Note: Provided source does not state the initial franchise term.
Item 17 · PDF p. 45 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Renewal term: Additional terms of five (5) years each, up to five renewal terms
“If you are in good standing you can add additional terms (up to 5) of 5 years each.”
Note: Provided source does not state up to five additional five-year renewal terms.
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