HOUSEMASTER
HouseMaster franchises provide building inspection and related services to residential and commercial customers using the HouseMaster brand and system. Franchisees can operate as start-ups or convert existing inspection businesses, with the franchisor offering support without owning or operating any locations. The target market includes homeowners, real estate professionals, and businesses seeking reliable property inspection services.
Franchise Costs
Tiered royalty (7.5%-5% of gross sales) + tiered MAP fund (2.5%-2% of gross sales) + $104/mo technology + $30-$200/mo QuickBooks + $350-$450/mo call center (if required)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 206 franchised businesses (units) from 106 franchisees reporting sales for the entire 2024 Reporting Period (January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024).
* Calculated weighted average gross revenue per unit based on segmented franchisee data. Average sales per franchisee from Table A were divided by the number of units owned by franchisees in each group. The 4-8 unit group was determined to represent 65 units for 8 franchisees, making an average of 8.125 units per franchisee. Group 1 (68 franchisees, 1 unit(s) each): Total units = 68, Avg sales per unit = $137,675.00 Group 2 (17 franchisees, 2 unit(s) each): Total units = 34, Avg sales per unit = $163,003.00 Group 3 (13 franchisees, 3 unit(s) each): Total units = 39, Avg sales per unit = $182,863.00 Group 4 (8 franchisees, 65 total units): Total units = 65, Avg sales per unit = $64,106.09 Calculated approximate median gross revenue per unit by taking the median of a list of unit revenues, where each unit's revenue is approximated by the median sales per unit for its respective group (median sales per franchisee divided by units per franchisee). Group 1 (68 franchisees, 1 unit(s) each): Median sales per unit = $96,619.00 Group 2 (17 franchisees, 2 unit(s) each): Median sales per unit = $129,801.50 Group 3 (13 franchisees, 3 unit(s) each): Median sales per unit = $120,621.67 Group 4 (8 franchisees, 65 total units): Median sales per unit = $35,221.54
Extracted Item 19 Section
How HOUSEMASTER Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 89% of Home Services franchises
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HOUSEMASTER Current | $69K – $113K | $43K | 7.5% | 235 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K – $166K | $55K | 7.0% | 933 |
| HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES | $150K – $177K | $127K | 10.0% | 653 |
| SIGN GYPSIES | $4K – $5K | $1K | N/A | 587 |
| MOSQUITO AUTHORITY | $54K – $128K | $45K | 10.0% | 546 |
| Culligan | $130K – $814K | $40K | 2.0% | 460 |
Home Services Average 130 franchises | $144K – $289K | $53K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 130 Home Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+30 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for HOUSEMASTER franchisees (2010 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
177 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
177 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a HOUSEMASTER franchise ranges from $68,878 to $112,728. This includes a franchise fee of $42,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.5% of gross sales.
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