About The BrickKicker Franchise
The BrickKicker is a home inspection franchise that has been serving home buyers, sellers, and real estate professionals since franchising began in 1999.
The brand provides comprehensive residential property inspections covering structural components, electrical systems, plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and other critical areas.
Each inspection generates a detailed report that helps clients make informed real estate decisions.
The BrickKicker Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$17K
Average Investment
$31K
Maximum Investment
$45K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $12,000 to $27,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | The greater of 6% of gross sales or the minimum monthly amount determined by the chart located in the notes below of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 2% of gross sales; 2% of gross sales in 2021, Phase-in of contribution for conversion franchisee per chart below. | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $16,500 – $44,865 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $17K–$45K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (The greater of 6% of gross sales or the minimum monthly amount determined by the chart located in the notes below) and marketing fee (Up to 2% of gross sales; 2% of gross sales in 2021, Phase-in of contribution for conversion franchisee per chart below.) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $12,000 | $27,000 |
| Real Estate | $0 | $0 |
| Insurance | $600 | $2,500 |
| Office Equipment and Supplies | $800 | $2,400 |
| Training Expenses | $700 | $2,500 |
| Signage | $100 | $200 |
| Inspection Tools | $300 | $1,500 |
| Initial Inventory | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Vehicles | $0 | $1,500 |
| Licenses & Permits | $0 | $1,000 |
| Legal & Accounting | $0 | $1,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $1,000 | $2,265 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | One-third of the then current franchise fee; plus a training fee of up to $2,500 |
| Renewal Fee | $500 |
| Technology Fee | Currently $0 |
| Audit Fee | All costs and expenses incurred by us associated with audit |
| Late Fees | 1.5% per month or the highest rate allowed by the state where you are located, whichever is less, from the due date |
| Insurance Policies | Amount of unpaid premiums plus our reasonable expenses in obtaining the policies |
| Substitute or New Manager Training/Additional Training | up to $2,500, depending on the length of training. |
| Field Inspector Training | $1,500 per week, depending on the length of training. |
| Customer Service | All costs incurred in assisting your customers if you have failed to satisfactorily resolve a complaint. |
| Company Conference Registration Fee | estimated at $475 for next conference in 2022. |
| Additional Operations Assistance | Currently, $50 to $100 per hour plus our expenses |
| Training for Ancillary Optional Services | Varies depending on nature of training; most recent fee charged was $500 per day. |
| Cost of Enforcement | All costs including reasonable attorneys’ fees |
| Temporary Management Assistance | Currently, $500 per day, plus our expenses |
| Indemnification | All costs including reasonable attorneys’ fees |
| Additional Email Addresses | Currently, $12 per month |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 63 hours classroom training; varies for on-the-job, including 2-4 hours of field inspections for technical training. |
| Classroom Training | 63 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | Varies, including 2-4 hours of field inspections for technical training. |
| Training Location | Our headquarters in Naperville, Illinois |
| Additional Training | The franchisor may offer additional training, but attendance is not required. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | Based on population, with ranges: Under 250,000, 250,001 – 600,000, 600,001 – 1,000,000, 1,000,001 – 1,500,000. |
| Description | Franchisees receive an exclusive geographic territory, called an “Area of Primary Responsibility,” with boundaries based on population. Changes in population will not affect the geographic parameters or exclusivity. The specific area is defined in Section 2.4.4 of the Franchise Agreement. The franchisor reserves rights to operate outside this area, operate other businesses, be acquired, and provide services within the franchisee's area under specific conditions (e.g., if the franchisee doesn't offer the service, or if customer contact is initiated by the customer from outside the area). Franchisees cannot market or solicit customers outside their area. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Term | 2 additional terms of 5 years or less each, with further terms arranged on a mutually agreed basis after 15 years total. |
| Renewal Fee | $500 |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, the franchisee must have fully complied with the Franchise Agreement, maintain an approved location, made necessary capital expenditures, satisfied all monetary obligations, not be in default, given timely written notice of intent to renew (9-12 months prior), sign a current franchise agreement (which may have different terms), comply with current qualifications and training, and sign a general release (unless prohibited by state law). |
| Transfer Fee | One-third of the then current initial Franchise Fee; plus a training fee of up to $2,500 for the transferee. |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisor's consent is required. Conditions include: franchisee compliance with Section 19, all obligations paid, franchisee/owners execute a general release (unless prohibited), transferee meets franchisor's management/financial standards, transferee executes current franchise agreement (which may differ), franchisee provides all related contracts, transfer fee paid, transferee/owners agree to be personally bound, franchisee guarantees transferee's performance (if required), transferee obtains third-party consents, transferee/equity owners sign non-competition agreement, and transferee's owner/Designated Manager completes initial training (may pay $2,500). |
| Termination for Cause | The franchisor can terminate without cure opportunity for reasons including: failure to timely equip/commence operations, Designated Manager fails training, material misrepresentation in application, felony conviction, failure to refrain from reputation-damaging conduct, unauthorized use of proprietary software/confidential information, failure to sign non-competition agreements (if required), abandonment of business for 5+ days, unauthorized transfer of control, failure to supervise business for 180 days after owner's death/incapacity, understatement of amounts due by 3%+ on 2+ occasions, bankruptcy/insolvency, misuse of Marks, failure to submit reports/pay fees on 3+ occasions within 12 months, violation of health/safety laws, engaging in exclusively reserved franchisor activities, failure to comply with law after notice, repeated breaches of agreement/standards, or default under other agreements. For other breaches (e.g., failure to pay amounts due, maintain insurance, or comply with standards), cure periods of 5, 10, or 30 days are provided, respectively. Failure to meet minimum royalty fee sales quotas allows a 3-month or 6-month cure period. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years after termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement. |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the franchise and for 2 years after termination/expiration, the franchisee, its owners, and their immediate families/households, officers, directors, executives, managers, and professional staff are prohibited from: owning or working for a competitive business within a 25-mile radius of the franchise location, the Area of Primary Responsibility (whichever is greater), or any other The BrickKicker business; or soliciting/influencing franchisor's customers, employees, or business associates to compete or terminate their relationship. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The franchised business must always be under the direct day-to-day supervision of an individual owner or a Designated Manager approved by the franchisor. This individual must satisfactorily complete the initial training program before opening and devote sufficient efforts to the management and development of the business. They cannot engage in conflicting business activities. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must use either 3D Inspection or Home Inspector Pro software for report generation, and Inspector Support Network (ISN) web-based software for business management. Membership in the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI) is recommended. The franchisor's Affiliate is the only approved supplier for forms and marketing materials, client resource folders, and additional email addresses. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees cannot use any other software for home inspection reports without prior written approval. If purchasing forms and marketing materials from another supplier, written approval is required, and the supplier must meet franchisor specifications. Insurance must be purchased from a state-licensed supplier, with the franchisor named as an additional insured. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | For the year ended December 31, 2021, the franchisor received no revenue from the sale of products or services to franchisees. The franchisor's Affiliate received $13,237.19 in revenue from the sale of products and supplies to franchisees, representing less than 1% of its total revenue of $3,041,627 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | The franchisor offers financing for a maximum of 33% of the initial franchise fee for start-up franchisees over a 3-year period at an annual percentage rate (APR) of 8%. Security required is a security interest in the franchise. If the loan is not repaid, the franchisor can demand immediate payment of the full outstanding balance and obtain court costs and attorneys’ fees. Financing is not offered for conversion franchisees. |
The BrickKicker Franchise Earnings — Item 19
The BrickKicker does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
The BrickKicker does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
The BrickKicker Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordThe BrickKicker has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
The BrickKicker System Growth
Total Units
33
Franchised
31
Company-Owned
2
The BrickKicker currently operates 31 franchised locations and 2 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 37 |
| 2020 | 0 | 3 | 34 |
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 31 |
Transfers: 1 | Closures: 4
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$266K
Net Income
$30K
Total Assets
$370K
Audited by PKF Mueller for year ending December 31.
The BrickKicker Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a The BrickKicker franchise ranges from $16,500 to $44,865, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $12,000 to $27,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
The BrickKicker charges a royalty fee of The greater of 6% of gross sales or the minimum monthly amount determined by the chart located in the notes below of gross sales, plus a Up to 2% of gross sales; 2% of gross sales in 2021, Phase-in of contribution for conversion franchisee per chart below. contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the The BrickKicker Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from The BrickKicker to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
The BrickKicker does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
The BrickKicker has been franchising since 1999. The FDD shows an investment range of $16,500-$44,865, a The greater of 6% of gross sales or the minimum monthly amount determined by the chart located in the notes below royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $12,000 to $27,000 and the total investment ranges from $16,500 to $44,865 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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