PILLAR TO POST INC
Pillar To Post, Inc. franchises executive model home inspection businesses that provide distinctive residential inspection services for single-family and multi-family residences, along with add-on services such as mold testing, radon testing, septic inspections, sewer scoping, and wind mitigation inspections. The business model involves independently owned and operated franchises in non-exclusive territories, competing in the real estate market by offering unbiased home condition reports. Target customers include homebuyers, sellers, homeowners, real estate brokers, agents, lawyers, mortgage lenders, and relocation services.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 4% brand fund + $30/mo financial reporting fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Extracted Item 19 Section
How PILLAR TO POST INC Compares
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Real Estate Services
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Real Estate Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PILLAR TO POST INC Current | $103K – $134K | $59K | 7.0% | 412 |
| CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE | $33K – $279K | $25K | 6.0% | 1,807 |
| HOMEVESTORS | $150K – $477K | $85K | 3.0% | 981 |
| KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY - REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE | $131K – $424K | N/A | N/A | 794 |
| REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | $92K – $234K | $60K | 7.0% | 447 |
| WIN HOME INSPECTION BUSINESS | $38K – $46K | $15K | 7.0% | 271 |
Real Estate Services Average 24 franchises | $153K – $305K | $46K | 7.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 24 Real Estate 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
+35 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for PILLAR TO POST INC franchisees (2012 – 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
457 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 |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Master franchisee arbitration claiming wrongful non-renewal, breach of contract, and violations of state franchise laws; settled in 2018 with franchisor purchasing the territories.
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 PILLAR TO POST INC franchise ranges from $102,690 to $134,290. This includes a franchise fee of $58,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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