BiltRite Home InspectionsFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A BiltRite Home Inspections franchise requires a total initial investment of $46K – $97K, including a $25K franchise fee. The 2023 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: A. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2023 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $46K – $97K
- 5th pct Home Services
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 54th pct Home Services
- Royalty
- N/A
- Units
- 4
- 10th pct Home Services
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Home Services · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Home Services avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Bottom line
- Total investment $46K – $97K including a $25K franchise fee.
- Item 19 disclosed $1.0M from 1 affiliate-owned outlet across 4 total units. This reflects franchisor operations, not franchisee performance.
- Verdict A (Top Quintile) with a risk score of 52/100.
- Item 19 reports "Affiliate-Owned Location" instead of annual gross sales. Ask franchisees directly for full unit-level revenue.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- BiltRite Franchising, LLC
- Parent company
- DSG Four, LLC
- Incorporated in
- NC
- HQ
- 107 Parr Drive, Huntersville, North Carolina 28078
- Auditor
- Davies, Goldstein & Associates CPA's PLLC
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $0
- Most recent fiscal year
Overview
About
BiltRite Home Inspections franchisees conduct comprehensive structural, mechanical, and safety inspections of residential properties for homebuyers, real estate agents, and lenders. Work involves on-site property assessments, detailed report generation, client communication, and typically some marketing/business development to build local clientele. Most revenue comes from per-inspection fees ($300-$600 per inspection depending on property size/complexity).
- CEO
- Jeffrey Dudan
- Headquarters
- NC
- Founded
- 2022
- FDD year
- 2023
- States available
- 1
FDD Item 7 · 2023 filing · 15 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Feenot refundable | $25K | $32K | |
| Franchisor Directed Advertising Fee Deposit | $3K | $3K | |
| Travel Expenses to Trainingnot refundable | $250 | $3K | |
| Security Deposits and Rentnot refundable | $0 | $500 | |
| Office Furniturenot refundable | $0 | $1K | |
| Vehicle and Vehicle Enhancementsnot refundable | $2K | $6K | |
| Tools and Equipmentnot refundable | $0 | $5K | |
| Business Management and Technology Systemnot refundable | $1K | $3K | |
| Business Licensesnot refundable | $300 | $750 | |
| Technology Fee (3 Months)not refundable | $2K | $2K | |
| Industry Certifications, Licenses and Trainingsnot refundable | $0 | $15K | |
| Professional Feesnot refundable | $500 | $2K | |
| Insurance Deposit and Initial Premiumsnot refundable | $2K | $3K | |
| Grand Opening Marketingnot refundable | $5K | $7K | |
| Additional Funds (3 Months)not refundable | $5K | $15K | |
| Total initial investment | $46K | $97K |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $46K – $97K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $5K – $15K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $25K – $32K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- Blended 5-7% of Gross Revenue
- Ad fund
- 1.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 8.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty (flat) | greater of blended 5-7% of Gross Revenue or Minimum Monthly Royalty Fee |
| Marketing / ad fund | 1.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $599 |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $5K |
| Total fee load | 8.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
Item 19 disclosed $1.0M from 1 affiliate-owned outlet across 4 total units. This reflects franchisor operations, not franchisee performance.
vs Home Services averages
How BiltRite Home Inspections Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 4
- Opened
- 0
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Terminated
- 0
- Franchisor ended the franchise (per Item 20)
- Non-renewed
- 0
- Term expired, not renewed (per Item 20)
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 4
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 0%
- vs corporate-owned
- Multi-unit owners
- 33.3%
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
- Projected new
- 10
- Franchisor's next-year forecast
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 12 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Extremely early-stage franchise with only 4 units, unverified financial claims, no Item 19 disclosure, and franchisor going concern issues create substantial validation and sustainability risk.
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation required to be disclosed
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Davies, Goldstein & Associates CPA's PLLC
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: Yes
- Kickbacks from required suppliers: No
- Must buy proprietary products: Yes
- Restricted to system-approved products: Yes
- Can negotiate own supplier terms: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 52 / 100 rating
- 01MEDOnly 4 units in system with unknown growth trajectory indicates extremely limited operating history and franchisee validation pool
- 02MEDNo Item 19 (Financial Performance Representation) disclosed despite $371,690 average net income claim — cannot independently verify earnings
- 03HIGHGoing Concern = False suggests franchisor may lack financial stability or have undisclosed operational challenges
- 04MINORHigh royalty burden (5-7% blended) on $1M average revenue reduces net margins for franchisees by $50K-$70K annually
- 05MINORMicro-franchise system (4 units) means insufficient data to assess unit economics, franchisee satisfaction, or failure rates
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 10 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Household count |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | North Carolina |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
No litigation required to be disclosed
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 30 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 4 hrs
- Time to open
- 2 mo
- From signing to launch
- POS system
- ServiceMinder
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: ServiceMinder
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
13 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
BiltRite Home Inspections · FDD (2023) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a BiltRite Home Inspections franchise?
The total investment to open a BiltRite Home Inspections franchise ranges from $46K – $97K, with an initial franchise fee of $25K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do BiltRite Home Inspections franchise owners earn?
BiltRite Home Inspections does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is BiltRite Home Inspections's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for BiltRite Home Inspections (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many BiltRite Home Inspections franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, BiltRite Home Inspections has 4 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 4 company-owned units.
Is BiltRite Home Inspections a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates BiltRite Home Inspections as a A-grade franchise with a risk score of 52 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.