The BrickKicker
Ronlen Enterprises, Inc.
Company Information
849 N. Ellsworth StreetNaperville, Illinois 60563
We were incorporated in Illinois on February 11, 1998 to offer The BrickKicker franchises. Our principal business address is 849 N. Ellsworth Street, Naperville, Illinois 60563. We do business under our company name and the name The BrickKicker. Our agents for service of process are listed in Exhibit B to the Disclosure Document. We franchise the right to operate an independent business that offers home and building inspection services, including inspections of structural, interior/exterior, electrical, heating/cooling, gas/water and plumbing systems primarily of residential and qualified commercial properties, and related environmental inspections, including inspections for radon, mold, termites and pests, lead-based paint and asbestos, and inspections of pool and spas and well and septic. The franchise or franchised business does business under the trade name, 'The BrickKicker' and our other related service marks, trademarks or logos (our 'Marks'). It is expected that you will operate the franchise from a home office provided your residence has sufficient capacity and complies with your local ordinances and zoning regulations. The franchise operates using our mandatory and suggested standards and business methods, called our 'System.' However, you will have sole responsibility over the day-to-day operations of your franchised business. If you have an existing home inspection business, you may apply to convert it to a franchise.
We franchise the right to operate an independent business that offers home and building inspection services, including inspections of structural, interior/exterior, electrical, heating/cooling, gas/vvater and plumbing systems primarily of residential and qualified commercial properties, and related environmental inspections, including inspections for radon, mold, tennites and pests, lead-based paint and.asbestos-, and inspections of pool and spas and well and septic. The franchise: or franchised business does business under the trade name, ‘The BrickKicker®” and oiir other related service marks,,trademarks or logos (our “Marks”). It is expected that you will operate the franchise from a hortie office provided your residence has sufficient capacity and Complies with your local ordinances and zoning:regulations; The franchise operates using our mandatory and suggested standards^and business methods, called our “System:” However, you will have sole responsibility over the day-to-day operatidns of your franchised business. If you have an existing home inspection business, you may apply to convert it to a franchise.
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Franchise Rating
Franchimp Summary Rating
6/10
Earning Transparency
1/10
Investment Accessibility
10/10
Franchise System Development
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Summary of Investment Costs
Upfront Franchise Fees
Minimum: $13,000 Maximum: $30,000
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: $16,500 Maximum: $44,865
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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