WIN Home Inspection franchise unit economics
WIN Home Inspection franchisees inspect and test homes and commercial properties for buyers, sellers and owners, working from a home office across a non-exclusive territory.
WIN Home Inspection franchise at a glance
WIN Home Inspection reports 2025 gross revenue for two groups: 94 franchisees with $100,000 or more, and 48 franchisees below $100,000.
WIN Home Inspection franchisees with $100,000 or more averaged $269,804 of gross revenue in 2025, with a median of $205,898, according to Item 19 of WIN Home Inspection’s 2026 FDD, issued 16 March 2026. The 94 in that group are 56%* of WIN Home Inspection’s 168 franchisees. Fees paid to WIN Home Inspection come to about 13.26%* of sales.
- WIN Home Inspection franchisees below $100,000 averaged $65,990 in 2025; across both groups the 142 franchisees averaged $200,910*.
- WIN Home Inspection reports an average home inspection fee of $607.33 in the $100,000-and-over group and $526.97 in the group below it.
- A WIN Home Inspection franchise pays a royalty of 7% of monthly gross revenue or $280, whichever is greater, and a system brand fee of 4% or $195.
- A WIN Home Inspection franchise also pays an infrastructure fee of $425 a month for the first user and $90 a month for each additional user.
- A WIN Home Inspection franchise costs $41,200 to $49,800 to open, including $29,400 to $31,500 paid to the franchisor.
- WIN Home Inspection franchised territories went from 271 to 247 during 2025, with 18 opened, 25 terminated and 17 not renewed.
These figures come from WIN Home Inspection's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, as the brand reported them, and were read by Averan Advisors. $200,910 (the two groups' averages weighted by 94 and 48 franchisees) is an Averan calculation.
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Talk to Averan → Averan WIN Home Inspection Conversion Package →- Item 19’s headline figures cover the 94 franchisees with $100,000 or more of 2025 gross revenue. They averaged $269,804 at a median of $205,898, and 33 of the 94 (35%) reached the average. The 48 franchisees below $100,000 are reported separately, at a $65,990 average and a $70,554 median.
- Weighted together, the 142 franchisees in the two groups averaged $200,910* in 2025. Item 19 does not print an average for both groups combined. A further 26 of the 168 franchisees were left out: 17 in the system for less than a year and 9 that did not report or were not in compliance.
- The average home inspection fee was $607.33 in the $100,000-and-over group and $526.97 in the group below it. The higher fee is 15.2%* above the lower one. The two groups’ average gross revenue differs by 4.09* times.
- The royalty is 7% of monthly gross revenue or $280, and the system brand fee 4% or $195, whichever is greater in each case. With the $425 monthly infrastructure fee and the $1,000 annual convention fee, the charges come to 13.26%* of revenue at the $269,804 average and 20.24%* at the $65,990 average of the lower group.
- Franchised territories fell from 271 to 247 during 2025. 18 territories opened, 25 were terminated and 17 were not renewed. Item 19 adds that 35 franchisees closed during 2025, 4 of them after less than 12 months.
Gross revenue, 2025
How much does a WIN Home Inspection franchise make?
| Group | Franchisees | Average | Median | Highest | Lowest | At or above the group average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First quartile | 24 | $516,891 | $424,420 | $1,438,331 | $286,327 | 8 (33%) |
| Second quartile | 23 | $244,034 | $234,584 | $279,216 | $206,017 | 10 (43%) |
| Third quartile | 23 | $177,340 | $172,690 | $205,780 | $159,900 | 8 (35%) |
| Fourth quartile | 24 | $136,024 | $137,072 | $157,302 | $107,872 | 13 (54%) |
| All 94 | 94 | $269,804 | $205,898 | $1,438,331 | $107,872 | 33 (35%) |
Source: Item 19, Section I. Figures are gross revenue for the 12 months to December 31, 2025, as reported monthly by franchisees, with cents dropped. Gross revenue is before any costs. The 48 franchisees below $100,000 are in the next tab.
The 94 franchisees with $100,000 or more of gross revenue averaged $269,804 in 2025. The median was $205,898. The highest franchisee took $1,438,331 and the lowest $107,872. 33 of the 94 (35%) met or exceeded the average.
The first quartile averaged $516,891 and the fourth quartile $136,024. The first quartile’s average is 3.80* times the fourth’s. Within the first quartile, 8 of 24 franchisees reached the quartile average, which the $1,438,331 highest result raises.
Item 19 counts franchisees, not territories. The 168 franchisees in the system held 247 territories at December 31, 2025, and a franchisee’s revenue covers all of its territories. Item 19 does not say how many territories each reporting franchisee held.
Item 19 reports no costs, expenses or profit. It reports gross revenue for two groups split at $100,000 and the average home inspection fee for each group, for 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Inspection fee
Average home inspection fee, 2023 to 2025
| Group | Year | Average fee | Median fee | Range of franchisee averages | At or above the average | Franchisees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100,000 or more | 2025 | $607.33 | $591.98 | $417.42–$1,194.11 | 40 (43%) | 94 |
| $100,000 or more | 2024 | $611.93 | $601.16 | $403.26–$1,411.26 | 37 (47%) | 78 |
| $100,000 or more | 2023 | $594.49 | $588.71 | $355.01–$1,512.90 | 41 (47%) | 87 |
| Below $100,000 | 2025 | $526.97 | $511.69 | $175.55–$847.73 | 21 (44%) | 48 |
| Below $100,000 | 2024 | $575.08 | $545.49 | $378.78–$847.58 | 20 (42%) | 47 |
| Below $100,000 | 2023 | $568.01 | $544.09 | $340.49–$874.44 | 18 (43%) | 42 |
Source: Item 19, Sections II and IV. The fee is the average per order that includes a home inspection, with or without add-on services, and excludes commercial inspections. The FDD prints the 2023 range for the lower group as “$874.44 - $340.49”; it is shown here low to high.
The average fee in 2025 was $607.33 for the $100,000-and-over group and $526.97 for the group below it. The higher fee is 15.2%* above the lower one. The groups’ average gross revenue, $269,804 and $65,990, differs by 4.09* times.
At $607.33 an order, the $269,804 average equals the fees from about 444* home inspection orders. At $526.97, the $65,990 average equals about 125*. Item 19 does not report inspection counts, and gross revenue also includes commercial inspections and work outside home inspection orders, so these are not counts of inspections.
Franchisee average fees ranged from $417.42 to $1,194.11 in the $100,000-and-over group in 2025. 40 of the 94 (43%) were at or above $607.33. In the lower group the range was $175.55 to $847.73, with 21 of 48 (44%) at or above $526.97.
The lower group’s average fee fell from $575.08 in 2024 to $526.97 in 2025. That is a fall of 8.4%*. The upper group’s average moved from $611.93 to $607.33.
Both groups, 2023 to 2025
Gross revenue by group, 2023 to 2025
| Year | Franchisees, $100,000 or more | Average | Median | Franchisees, below $100,000 | Average | Median | Franchisees in the system |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 94 | $269,804 | $205,898 | 48 | $65,990 | $70,554 | 168 |
| 2024 | 78 | $244,307 | $193,335 | 47 | $59,045 | $58,912 | 195 |
| 2023 | 87 | $228,904 | $184,853 | 42 | $68,680 | $73,125 | 197 |
Source: Item 19, Sections I and III and their notes. Cents dropped. Each year’s groups hold the franchisees that met that year’s rules, so the same franchisees are not followed from year to year.
The average of the $100,000-and-over group rose from $244,307 in 2024 to $269,804 in 2025. That is 10.4%*. The median rose 6.5%*, from $193,335 to $205,898. The group grew from 78 to 94 franchisees in the same year, so the two years do not cover the same businesses.
The 48 franchisees below $100,000 averaged $65,990 in 2025, with a median of $70,554. Their highest result was $96,616 and their lowest $10,942. 28 of the 48 (58%) met or exceeded the group average.
Weighted together, the 142 franchisees in both groups averaged $200,910* in 2025. The 94 upper-group franchisees account for $25,361,627* of combined gross revenue and the 48 lower-group franchisees for $3,167,555*.
Item 19 leaves out 26 of the 168 franchisees for 2025. 17 had been in the system for less than a year, and 9 did not report gross revenue for the full year or were not in compliance. A franchisee is out of compliance if its designated owner did not devote substantial effort to the business, or if it missed a payment outside circumstances the franchisor approved.
35 franchisees closed during 2025, and their figures are excluded. Four of them had been open for less than 12 months. Item 19 reports 28 closures in 2024 and 25 in 2023.
Brand charges
Brand charges
| Charge | As filed | A year at the $269,804 average | A year at the $65,990 average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 7% of monthly gross revenue or $280 a month, whichever is greater | $18,886* | $4,619* |
| System brand fee | 4% of monthly gross revenue or $195 a month, whichever is greater | $10,792* | $2,640* |
| Infrastructure fee | $425 a month for the first user, $90 a month for each additional user | $5,100* | $5,100* |
| Convention fee | $1,000 a year for the first attendee, payable whether or not they attend | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $35,779* (13.26%*) | $13,359* (20.24%*) |
Source: Item 6 and its notes. Averan applies the rates to each group’s 2025 average gross revenue, with one platform user and one convention attendee. Both monthly minimums are waived for the first six full months; the table assumes a full year past that point, with every month above the minimums.
The royalty and system brand fee together are 11% of gross revenue above their monthly minimums. The royalty minimum of $280 applies in any month with gross revenue below $4,000*, and the brand fee minimum of $195 below $4,875*. Both minimums are waived for the first six full months, but are charged back for those months if the agreement is terminated.
The fixed charges are $6,100* a year for one user and one convention attendee. That is 2.26%* of the $269,804 average and 9.24%* of the $65,990 average. The franchisor may raise the infrastructure fee by up to 20% a year and the convention fee by up to 15% a year.
The franchisor may collect the royalty and brand fee at source. It can deduct them from customer payments as each job is paid. Customer payments must go through the franchisor’s designated digital payment methods; cash, checks and peer-to-peer transfers are not allowed.
A call center fee is not charged now. It may be required on 90 days’ notice. The franchisor estimates it at $150 to $250 a month plus $10 to $25 for each booked inspection.
Item 11 recommends local marketing of at least $600 a month after the first three months. It suggests raising this over time, typically to 5% to 10% of gross revenue. This is a recommendation, not a fee paid to the franchisor, and it is not in the table.
Other fees are a $7,500 transfer fee to a third party and no renewal fee. Interest on late payments and on franchisor financing is 12% a year.
Cost to open
Cost to open
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $18,900 | $21,000 |
| Startup Launch Program | $9,500 | $9,500 |
| Convention fee | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Inspection+ Tool Kit | $4,000 | $4,000 |
| WIN Branding Kit | $3,500 | $3,500 |
| Vehicle branding | $1,250 | $3,100 |
| Computer hardware and software | $500 | $2,500 |
| Business filings and licensing fees | $750 | $1,700 |
| Insurance, first 3 months | $800 | $1,000 |
| Real estate and improvements | $0 | $0 |
| Additional funds, first 3 months | $1,000 | $2,500 |
| Total | $41,200 | $49,800 |
Source: Item 7 and Item 5. The low initial franchise fee is the WIN FOR AMERICA price for veterans and first responders.
Item 7 estimates $41,200 to $49,800 to open a WIN Home Inspection franchise. Of that, $29,400 to $31,500 is paid to the franchisor. The estimate assumes the business runs from the owner’s home and that the owner already has a vehicle that meets the franchisor’s standards, so neither rent nor a vehicle is included.
The initial franchise fee is $21,000, or $18,900 for veterans and first responders. Item 5 states that the initial franchise fees collected in 2025 ranged from $14,250 to $15,000. The $9,500 Startup Launch Program fee for pre-opening marketing and support is paid when the agreement is signed.
Item 11 puts the time from signing to opening at 60 to 120 days. The business must open within 120 days of signing; the franchisor may grant one extension of up to 90 days.
The territory is non-exclusive and generally has a population of at least 50,000. Other WIN franchisees, and the franchisor, may serve customers inside it. Item 12 sets no standard size and no minimum revenue.
Locations
Locations, 2023 to 2025
| Year | Start | Opened | Terminated | Not renewed | Reacquired | Ceased, other | End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 252 | 41 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 268 |
| 2024 | 268 | 31 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 271 |
| 2025 | 271 | 18 | 25 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 247 |
| 2023 to 2025 | 252 | 90* | 46* | 24* | 0 | 25* | 247 |
Source: Item 20, Tables 1 and 3. Every outlet is franchised; the franchisor owned none in any of the three years. Where several events affected one territory, Item 20 counts the last.
Franchised territories fell from 271 to 247 during 2025. 18 opened and 42* left the system: 25 terminated and 17 not renewed. In 2023 the count rose by 16 and in 2024 by 3.
Territories leaving the system were 15.5%* of those open at the start of 2025. The share was 9.9%* in 2023 and 10.4%* in 2024. In 2023 and 2024, 25 of the 53* exits were territories that ceased operations for other reasons; in 2025 there were none of these, and every exit was a termination or non-renewal.
The 247 territories at December 31, 2025 were held by 168 franchisees. That is 1.47* territories a franchisee on average. Item 19 reports 195 franchisees at the end of 2024 and 197 at the end of 2023.
9 territories transferred to new owners in 2025. There were 7 transfers in 2024 and 6 in 2023.
8 franchise agreements were signed but not yet open at December 31, 2025. The franchisor projects 4 new franchised openings in 2026 and no company-owned openings.
Questions we get asked
Questions owners ask
How much does a WIN Home Inspection franchise make?
Item 19 reports that the 94 franchisees with $100,000 or more of 2025 gross revenue averaged $269,804, with a median of $205,898. The 48 franchisees below $100,000 averaged $65,990. Weighted together, the 142 averaged $200,910*. Item 19 reports gross revenue only, with no costs or profit.
How much does it cost to open a WIN Home Inspection franchise?
Item 7 estimates $41,200 to $49,800, including $29,400 to $31,500 paid to the franchisor. The estimate assumes a home office and a vehicle the owner already has. The initial franchise fee is $21,000, or $18,900 for veterans and first responders, plus a $9,500 Startup Launch Program fee.
What fees does WIN Home Inspection charge?
The royalty is 7% of monthly gross revenue or $280, whichever is greater. The system brand fee is 4% of monthly gross revenue or $195, whichever is greater. The infrastructure fee is $425 a month for the first user and $90 for each additional user, and the convention fee is $1,000 a year for the first attendee.
What is the average home inspection fee?
Item 19 reports an average of $607.33 per home inspection order in 2025 for franchisees with $100,000 or more of gross revenue, and $526.97 for franchisees below $100,000. The figures include add-on services sold with a home inspection and exclude commercial inspections.
How many WIN Home Inspection locations are there?
Item 20 reports 247 franchised territories at December 31, 2025, down from 271 a year earlier, held by 168 franchisees. In 2025, 18 territories opened, 25 were terminated and 17 were not renewed. The franchisor owns no outlets.
Does WIN Home Inspection give an exclusive territory?
No. Item 12 describes a non-exclusive territory, usually defined by ZIP codes, that generally has a population of at least 50,000. Other WIN franchisees and the franchisor may serve customers inside it.
Questions worth putting to WIN Home Inspection
These are questions the filing leaves open. An owner or a buyer can put them to the franchisor directly.
- Is the revenue in Item 19 gross sales or collected revenue, and how many locations sit below the average?
- Which factors does WIN Home Inspection see in its highest-selling locations, such as territory, years open and staffing?
- How long does a new location take to reach the average you publish, and what does the build-up look like month by month?
- At what level of sales do the minimum charges stop applying and the percentage take over?
- How many WIN Home Inspection locations closed, were sold, or changed hands last year, and why?
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Where these figures come from
Every figure here comes from World Inspection Network International LLC’s 2026 FDD and is unaudited by us. We are unaffiliated with the brand. Calculations of our own are labeled where they appear. The figures describe past performance at other businesses and are not a projection of yours. This page is an educational summary. It is not an offer to sell a franchise, and it is not financial, legal or tax advice. WIN Home Inspection is a trademark of its owner. How Averan reads a Franchise Disclosure Document.
These figures come from the brand's disclosure. They are not a forecast, an offer to sell a franchise or advice. Source: World Inspection Network International LLC, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document, issued 16 March 2026.