National Property Inspections
Real Estate & Property · Real Estate Investment
- Active units
- 203
- Avg unit volume
- $119k
- Royalty
- 8.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About National Property Inspections
NPI, North America's premier inspection service, has been providing exceptional home and commercial inspection services for over 30 years. Founded in 1987 by Roland Bates, NPI is renowned as the first name in the industry. With a network of over 200 independent franchises across the United States and Canada, you can always find a professional inspector near you. NPI caters to a diverse range of clients, including homebuyers, sellers, real estate agents, commercial property investors, and field service companies. Whether you need a comprehensive home inspection, a thorough commercial building inspection, or a specialized inspection service, NPI's highly trained and experienced inspectors are equipped with the knowledge and skills to meet your needs. With a reputation built on honesty, integrity, and professionalism, NPI assures you of a reliable and accurate inspection report that will empower you to make informed investment decisions. Please note that in Canada, National Property Inspections operates as Global Property Inspections. For more information about NPI's services, visit their website or connect with them on popular social media platforms.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$35k
- Prior training with affiliate
Franchisor may offer a reduced Initial Franchise Fee if you (or Managing Owner) have begun/completed Carson Dunlop training before signing.
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
2.0% of Net Sales
- Veteran discount
20.0% off franchise fee — Military Veteran/First Responder Incentive: Initial Franchise Fee reduced by 20% (to $27,920) if qualified owner holds at least 51% and provides documentation.
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations195
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings14
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate0.5%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-2.0%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio1.1×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate2.9%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$48k
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open90 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate8.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.