How much revenue does a HOUSEMASTER franchise make?

HOUSEMASTER does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2026 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

How many HOUSEMASTER franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, HOUSEMASTER has 190 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1979.

Can you get an SBA loan for a HOUSEMASTER franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for HOUSEMASTER franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is HOUSEMASTER a good franchise to buy?

HOUSEMASTER shows several positive indicators: established brand with 190+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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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.

FDD Year:

190locations

$74K–$133K

Since 1979

ServicesWaco, TXNeighborly (controlled by KKR)www.housemaster.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$42,500

Initial Investment

$73,878 – $132,689

Royalty Rate

7.75%

Brand Fund

2.00%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$156 – $156

7.75% royalty + 2% ad fund + $156/mo technology fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$388,150.29

Data Based On: Data for 177 franchised businesses operated by 104 franchisees for the 2025 Reporting Period, as presented in Table A.

* Calculated weighted average revenue based on data from Table A: ((71 single units * $138,881) + (26 units * $244,470) + (39 units * $614,073) + (41 units * $696,024)) / 177 total units = $388,150.29. No overall median gross revenue was provided, and the highest/lowest gross sales were individual figures, not quartile averages.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $388,150

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How HOUSEMASTER Compares

Key Insights

Lower investment than 87% of Home Services franchises
Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
HOUSEMASTER Current	$74K – $133K	$43K	7.8%	190
MERRY MAIDS	$127K – $166K	$55K	7.0%	933
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES	$136K – $164K	$118K	10.0%	672
MOSQUITO AUTHORITY	$54K – $128K	$45K	10.0%	546
Culligan	$130K – $814K	$40K	2.0%	460
MOSQUITO JOE	$150K – $192K	$43K	10.0%	415
Home Services Average 137 franchises	$143K – $271K	$52K	6.9%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 137 Home Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1FL

2NJ

3OH

4TX

5NC

6PA

7NY

8CA

9CO

10IN

11SC

12GA

13VA

14MI

15TN

+21 more states

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for HOUSEMASTER franchisees (2010 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$156,725

Total Volume

$4.4M

Default Rate

14.3%

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.

28 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

120 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

120 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryYes

Marelli Holdings Co. Ltd. filed Chapter 11 on June 11, 2025. The Collected Group LLC filed Chapter 11 on April 5, 2021. Envision Healthcare Corporation filed Chapter 11 on May 15, 2023. Genesis Care Pty Limited filed Chapter 11 on June 1, 2023.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

N/A

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a HOUSEMASTER franchise ranges from $73,878 to $132,689. This includes a franchise fee of $42,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.8% of gross sales.