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Guides built on real numbers.
Plain-English guides to owning a home services business, built from the published figures behind every listing on ServiceStake. By ServiceStake Research.
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Guide · 9 min read
What a home services franchise really costs
Median starting investment $135K, cost by trade, franchise fees and what the number leaves out. Data from 191 brands.
Read the guide Guide · 7 min readDealer program or franchise? How to tell which fits you
Fees, brand, control and who each fits, side by side. Plus the 34 dealer programs on ServiceStake and the questions to ask before you sign.
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