HouseWatch U.S. Franchise

House-watching services for vacation/second homes

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a HouseWatch U.S. Franchises?

Total Cost: $20,100
Total Franchise Fees: $14,500
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 0
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 5 years
Franchise Agreement Renewal Fee: $500

Contact Information for HouseWatch U.S.

HouseWatch U.S. P.O. Box 576 Greenport, NY 11944

Phone Number: (631)477-6066 Franchise Homepage:

HouseWatch U.S. In the Press

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Historical Expansion

In what year did HouseWatch U.S. begin operations? 2004
When did HouseWatch U.S. begin selling franchises? 2004

Year	United States	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	3	0	0	0
2004	3	0	0	0
2003	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
2002	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available
2001	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available

Franchise Financing Information

Cost	In House Financing Available?	3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee	Yes	No
Initial Start-up Capital	No	No
Plant, Property, and Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
In the Pressletter, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Field support and site evaluation

Marketing
National media, Regional advertising support

Franchise Operation Restrictions

This franchise can be run as a home based business franchise.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Jason Rager's Inside Information

Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes

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