How To Start A Franchise FAQ – Pro’s & Con’s
🔍 The Pros and Cons of Buying a Home Inspection Franchise
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By
Kloc Curtis
- April 27, 2022
- 1:12 pm
Thinking about launching your own home inspection business? One of the most common questions we hear is, “Should I buy a franchise or go it alone?”
Franchising isn’t for everyone—but it might be exactly what you need to build a profitable business faster, with fewer mistakes. In this post, we explore the real pros and cons of joining a franchise system, especially within the home inspection industry, based on real-world experience from Inspections Over Coffee.
✅ Pros of Joining a Home Inspection Franchise
You’re not guessing—you’re executing a proven model.
With a franchise, you’re not reinventing the wheel. You follow a repeatable, field-tested system for operations, marketing, and client management.
You avoid rookie mistakes.
Franchise systems are built from years of trial and error—mistakes you don’t have to make yourself.
All the tools and training are built in.
From SEO-optimized websites to social media strategies, report templates, referral scripts, and onboarding for inspectors and admin staff—it’s all done.
The system grows with you.
You’re not just buying a brand—you’re getting scalable systems for your team, including training for future hires, salespeople, and marketing support.
Franchisors are incentivized to help you succeed.
With royalty models (like our 7%), your success directly benefits the franchise team. That means continued support, coaching, and investment in your growth.
Real results, even from zero.
Example: One of our Phoenix locations hit $150,000 in revenue in its first year—during COVID, with no in-person meetings. Another franchisee is now tracking toward $400,000+ by year three.
⚠️ Cons to Consider Before Buying a Franchise
You give up some creative control.
The brand messaging, design, and core systems are set. If you want to create everything from scratch (logos, flyers, website, etc.), this may feel limiting.
You pay a royalty.
Our model is 7%—lower than many competitors charging 10%–12%. But even a small percentage can feel like a drawback if you’re extremely DIY-minded.
You must follow the system.
If you’re the type who wants to build training from scratch, or prefers your own process, the structure of a franchise might feel too rigid.
💡 Ask Yourself:
Could you generate $150K in your first year without any brand, systems, or referral sources?
Would you rather pay a royalty on $300K/year in revenue—or own 100% of a business that struggles to hit $60K?
The franchise model offers leverage. You pay a small percentage to get everything you need to succeed—quickly, efficiently, and with ongoing support.
🚀 Ready to Launch Without Starting from Scratch?
If you’re serious about starting a home inspection business and want the fastest path to consistent income and long-term scalability, a franchise might be your smartest investment.