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HouseWatch U.S. Franchise

House-watching services for vacation/second homes

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a HouseWatch U.S. franchise?

Total Investment: $20,100
Initial Franchise Fee: $14,500
Royalty Fee: 0
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 5 years
Renewal Fee: $500

How to contact HouseWatch U.S.

HouseWatch U.S. News

Second Homes Market Surges In 2004
The market share of buyers purchasing second homes primarily for investment has risen sharply, going from 20 percent of all second homes purchased in 1999 to 64 percent of all second homes purchased last year, showing that consumers believe housing is a good investment. 2004 was a record year for... more

Second-home Market Surges, Bigger Than Shown In Earlier Studies
A new study shows sales of second homes surged in 2004, and that investment property and vacation homes make up a significant portion of the overall housing market, accounting for more than one-third of residential transactions, according to the National Association of Realtors®. The new study, b... more

Housewatch Available To Franchise
HouseWatch U.S.announced today that it is now able to franchise in 35 states and is pursuing franchise approvals in the remaining states as well. About HouseWatch U.S.: HouseWatch U.S., Inc. is a franchisor of Vacation and second home housewatch services, giving absentee owners peace of m... more

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Franchise History

When did the first HouseWatch U.S. open? 2004
When did HouseWatch U.S. start franchising? 2004

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	3	0	0	0
2004	3	0	0	0
2003	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2002	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
2001	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	Yes	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Franchise can be run from home.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

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

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

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