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Considering a Pillar to Post Home Inspectors Franchise? Don’t Overlook These 20 Important Franchise Fees

Last updated on September 27, 2021 by Franchise Chatter Leave a Comment
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Updated September 27, 2021.

If you are considering a Pillar to Post franchise, don’t get blindsided by these 20 important franchise fees (from the initial franchise fee, to the royalty fee, to 18 other fees found in Items 5 and 6 of Pillar to Post’s 2021 FDD).

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1.  Initial Franchise Fee:  $24,500

  • You must pay Pillar to Post the initial franchise fee when the Franchise Agreement is signed. The amount of the initial franchise fee is $24,500. The total paid to Pillar to Post is $24,500.
  • The initial franchise fee is not refundable in whole or in part.
  • Included in the initial franchise fee is the cost of initial training, 1 inspection tablet computer, access to certain Pillar To Post proprietary manuals and computer software, and the registration fee for attendance at Pillar to Post’s annual convention during your first year. Hotel accommodations, meals, and instruction materials provided at the initial training are also included.

2.  Royalty:  7% of Gross Revenues; minimum monthly payment of $280 per month

  • Due Date:  Monthly Royalty Fee payments due on the 10th day of the next month for the previous month’s revenues.
  • Gross Revenues include all revenue from the franchised business, excluding sales or use tax.

3.  Brand:  up to 4% of Gross Revenues; minimum monthly payment of $160 per month and minimum yearly payment of up to 4% of minimum Gross Revenues required by Franchise Agreement

  • Due Date:  Same as Royalty Fee.
  • The Brand Fee is currently 4% of Gross Revenues.

4.  IT Fee:  the current IT Fee is $3 for each home inspection performed

  • Due Date:  IT Fee payments due on the 10th day of the next month for home inspections performed in the previous month.
  • Pillar to Post may change or increase the IT Fee upon 90 days advance notice to you in the event the costs incurred by Pillar to Post in connection with providing such software are changed or increased, or when Pillar to Post determines that maintenance, repair, or upgrade is required. In no event will the IT fee be adjusted more than one time in any calendar year.

5.  Inspection Numbers and Binders:  the current cost of each Inspection Number and Binder is $25


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  • Due Date:  Purchased as needed, typically 20 at a time. Invoiced as purchased.
  • Inspection numbers are purchased from and assigned by Pillar to Post.
  • The cost of the inspection number includes the presentation binder that will be delivered through the designated supplier. You will be required to pay shipping and handling to the designated supplier to receive the binders.
  • Pillar to Post may change or increase the cost of each inspection number and binder upon 90 days advance notice to you in the event the costs incurred by Pillar to Post are changed or increased.

6.  EZ Book Connections:  the current user fee is $30.50 for each home inspection booked

  • Due Date:  The user fees for EZBook Connections are due on the 10th day of the next month for services provided in the previous month.
  • You must schedule a minimum of 80% of your home inspections through EZBook Connections.
  • EZBook Connections provides telephone answering and inspection booking services.
  • Pillar to Post may change or increase the user fee for these services upon 90 days advance notice to you in the event the costs incurred by Pillar to Post are changed or increased. In no event will these fees be adjusted more than one time in any calendar year.

7.  PTP360 Tours:  the current fee for a PTP360 Tour is $2.00 for each home inspection performed

  • Due Date:  The fees for PTP360 Tours are due on the 10th day of the next month for services provided in the previous month.
  • Pillar to Post may change or increase the fees for access to this software upon 90 days advance notice to you in the event the costs incurred by Pillar to Post are changed or increased, or when Pillar to Post determines that maintenance, repair, or upgrade is required. In no event will these fees be adjusted more than one time in any calendar year.

8.  PTP360 Floorplans:  the current fee for a PTP360 Floorplan depends on the size of the house and is between $19.50 and $149.50

  • Due Date:  The fees for PTP360 Floorplans are due on the 10th day of the next month for services provided in the previous month.
  • Pillar to Post may change or increase the fees for access to this software upon 90 days advance notice to you in the event the costs incurred by Pillar to Post are changed or increased, or when Pillar to Post determines that maintenance, repair, or upgrade is required. In no event will these fees be adjusted more than one time in any calendar year.

9.  PTP360 Virtual Open Houses:  the current fee for a PTP360 Virtual Open House is $10.00

  • Due Date:  The fees for PTP360 Virtual Open Houses are due on the 10th day of the next month for services provided in the previous month.
  • Pillar to Post may change or increase the fees for access to this software upon 90 days advance notice to you in the event the costs incurred by Pillar to Post are changed or increased, or when Pillar to Post determines that maintenance, repair, or upgrade is required. In no event will these fees be adjusted more than one time in any calendar year.

10.  Brand Conference:  the registration fee for one person to attend the Brand Conference is typically between $650 and $850. The non-attendance fee for failure to attend the Brand Conference is currently $500. The registration fee for the 2021 Brand Conference was $850.

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  • Due Date:  The registration fee is paid in 12 monthly installments from January through December each year. If you fail to attend the Brand Conference, the non-attendance fee is due 15 days after the last day of the Brand Conference.
  • You are required to attend Pillar to Post’s Brand Conference, which is held annually at a location Pillar to Post chooses.
  • The registration fee for one person to attend the Brand Conference is set by Pillar to Post annually based on costs and location.
  • The registration fee for one person to attend the Brand Conference during your first year is included in the initial franchise fee.
  • If you fail to attend the Brand Conference, you must pay the non-attendance fee.

11.  Transfer:  $4,000

  • Due Date:  Due prior to consummation of transfer.
  • Payable when franchise is transferred.

12.  Referral Fee:  $5,000

  • Due Date:  Due at closing of the transfer.
  • Payable if Pillar to Post refers a transferee to you.

13.  Renewal:  $2,500

  • Due Date:  Due 1 year to 6 months prior to renewal.
  • You are required to pay an administrative fee upon renewal after the first 5-year term and each 5-year term thereafter.

14.  Audit:  cost of audit, plus underpayment, plus interest of 18% on underpayment

  • Due Date:  Due 30 days after billing.
  • Cost of audit payable only if audit shows underpayment of at least 2% of Gross Revenues for any month.

15.  Transfer to Entity Wholly Owned by Franchisee:  $1,000

  • Due Date:  Due prior to consummation of transfer.
  • Payable upon execution of transfer documents unless assignment occurs within 6 months of execution of the Franchise Agreement.

16.  Miscellaneous Software:  $250 to $850

  • Due Date:  Licensing costs due as needed for Microsoft Office, antivirus software, other software licenses, and any maintenance, repairs, or upgrades that are required.

17.  Lab and Added Service Fees:  varies

  • Due Date:  Due upon receipt of added services from approved suppliers.
  • Fees are paid directly to approved supplier for any added services included with home inspection services provided.

18.  Interest on Late Payments:  18% per annum calculated daily, or maximum rate permitted by law

  • Due Date:  Due immediately.
  • This interest rate applies to any money you owe Pillar to Post after the due date.

19.  Attorneys’ Fees and Other Costs:  will vary under circumstances

  • Due Date:  Due as incurred.
  • Payable if you fail to comply with the Franchise Agreement or if Pillar to Post is joined in a lawsuit based on your operation of the franchise.

20.  Indemnification:  will vary under circumstances

  • Due Date:  Due as incurred.
  • You must reimburse Pillar to Post for its losses and expenses as a result of third-party claims arising from your failures or breaches under the Franchise Agreement, your operation of the franchise, and any other unauthorized acts.

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