FS Brands, 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” and “Pillar To Post Home Inspectors.” Our principal place of business is located at 14502 North Dale Mabry Hwy., Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33618. Our affiliate, Pillar To Post, Inc., a Canadian corporation (“Pillar To Post (Canada)”), operates our international home office located at 5399 Eglinton Avenue W., Suite 110, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9C 5K9.
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9 Ongoing Lawsuits
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Franchimp Summary Rating
9/10
Earning Transparency
7/10
Investment Accessibility
10/10
$277,178 / unit
Average Revenue During 2021Health & Fitness
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Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $45,900 Maximum: $45,900
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: $65,560 Maximum: $78,235
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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