Pillar To Post Inc.
14502 N. Dale Mabry Highway Suite 200 Tampa, FL 33618
Our name is Pillar To Post, Inc.. We are a Delaware corporation that was incorporated on July 11, 1994. We do business as “Pillar To Post,” “Pillar To Post Professional Home Inspection,” and “Pillar To Post Home Inspectors”. Our principal place of business is located at 14502 North Dale Mabry Hwy., Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33618.
We franchise the operation of independently owned and operated businesses which offer distinctive residential inspection services for single family and some various smaller multi-family residences, as well as added services including mold testing, radon testing, and other health and safety-related services. We offer our services and products under the names “Pillar To Post,” “Pillar To Post Professional Home Inspection” and “Pillar To Post Home Inspectors.” We are not engaged in any other business activities. The market for the services to be provided by you is developed, and consists primarily in connection with the purchase or sale of residential homes, townhouses, or condominiums. You will provide homeowners, homebuyers and others involved in the real estate industry with clear, unbiased, objective information about a home's condition in accordance with Pillar To Post's brand standards and operating basics. Each franchisee will offer its services to its customers directly or through referral sources such as real estate brokers and agents, lawyers, mortgage lenders and relocation services. You will have to compete for this market in your territory with other businesses offering the same or similar services on a local, regional, and national basis, including other authorized Pillar To Post home inspection franchises
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Franchimp Summary Rating
7/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Franchise Attrition
4/10
Investment Accessibility
9/10
$227,461 / unit
Average Revenue During 2019Real Estate
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Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $34,500 Maximum: $34,500
Upfront franchise fees are the one-time payments required to secure rights to operate under an established brand, typically ranging from $20,000 to $100,000+ depending on brand value.
These fees grant access to proprietary business systems, training programs, intellectual property rights, and often territorial exclusivity—essentially purchasing the blueprint for a proven business model.
While separate from ongoing royalties, investors should evaluate these fees against expected returns, comparing fee-to-earnings ratios across opportunities and assessing how effectively franchisors reinvest these funds into system improvements.
Total Investment Costs
Minimum: $54,160 Maximum: $66,835
Ongoing Fees
Ongoing franchise fees, typically structured as royalties ranging from 4-8% of gross sales, represent the continuous payments franchisees make to maintain brand affiliation and support services.
These recurring fees fund the franchisor's operational assistance, marketing initiatives, technology updates, and continued brand development—creating a partnership where the franchisor's revenue grows alongside the franchisee's success. In addition to royalties, franchisees often contribute to national advertising funds (usually 1-3% of sales) and may incur technology fees, supply chain markups, or renewal fees depending on the franchise agreement.
Investors should carefully analyze these ongoing costs within their financial projections, as they directly impact profit margins and cash flow throughout the entire franchise relationship.
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