WIN HOME INSPECTION BUSINESS

Item 7 outlines a lean startup: total investment ranges from $41,200 to $49,800, with a $21,000 franchise fee covering training on the WINnovation Platform and proprietary systems for inspections like radon, mold, and air quality. Ongoing fees include 7% royalty, 4% brand fund, and a $425 monthly infrastructure charge ($90 per extra user), keeping fixed costs predictable for a field-driven model targeting realtors and home transactions. Item 19's standout metric: average gross revenue of $200,910 per location, providing a tangible benchmark absent in many peers—though net profits depend on local volume and efficiency, this supports ROI potential within 2-3 years for diligent operators.

System health raises flags: from 271 locations in 2024 to 247 in 2025 (-9% contraction), with 25 terminations, 17 non-renewals, 9 transfers, and just 4 projected new units. Litigation involves enforcing non-compete clauses post-termination, signaling strict compliance but potential owner friction. Positively, 24 SBA loans averaging $99,213 carry a low 4.2% default rate, indicating franchisees secure financing and mostly succeed. For risk-tolerant investors eyeing service scalability over rapid expansion, WIN's low barrier and revenue transparency make it compelling—but the slowdown demands scrutiny of market saturation in your territory.