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Franchise Opportunities
Are you interested in running your own business? Our franchise brands could be the perfect opportunity for you. We offer franchise opportunities that are affordable and provide support and training. Learn more, and see if this is the right fit for you.
To be awarded a franchise investment starts at $39,900 for a large size territory. Territory size is based on the population of the desired territory. For those in remote rural areas smaller territories for a reduced price may be available.
Included in the franchise fee is training, digital and traditional marketing, print marketing, clothing, as well as the ongoing support from home office and the team of other franchisees. This is not an exhaustive list. A Buyer’s Choice Home Inspections fee also includes some software as well as specialty tools. For a full list for each brand, please contact us today!
Some areas may have multiple Franchises depending on the population. Once a territory is awarded the Franchise owner can add additional franchisees (Sub-Franchisees) or employees to their team.
This empowers a Franchisee to scale their business, increase market share and build their own local team. It also provides the opportunity for the Franchise owner to step back from doing as much work themselves over time and enjoy a better work-life balance.
We facilitate this process so you meet all licensing requirements. Even with a lack of mandatory licensing across North America we operate as if there is licensing. Each of our franchisees receives extensive technical, field, business & operations training – no different then if someone wishes to become a tradesperson. They apprentice first & then become a Journeyman/woman. All our franchisees are trained and certified at a level that exceeds the highest national level.
iHandyMan or iCare – in some provinces/states, yes.
This makes our Franchises pretty unique.
If you have trade experience – great. If you do not – no problem, as we include the technical trades and in-field training with every Franchise.
As with any business, there are start up costs. Our Franchises are designed as a turnkey business.
During the franchisee interview process we provide full details as part of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
95% of those who join one of our Franchise are still in business in year five. On the flip side, 80% of independent (non-franchise) businesses are out of business by year three.
Some believe they only need an “a course” or “industry experience” and they are ready to launch their business. If only it was that easy! Most who take just “a course” never do well in their life.
So why go the franchise route? Typically you love doing your work but want help on the business side. The real edge is in the ongoing business, marketing and sales support. Not to mention access to real resources through affiliations and mentorship. While out doing your work, we have a mean machine working for them in the background.
When you join our team you instantly gain hundreds of teammates who are all going through the same thing you are – who are not your competition. You become part of our GFO Family.
Bill Redfern founded Global Franchise Opportunities, which includes internationally recognized brands A Buyer’s Choice Home Inspections (ABCHI), iCare – Intelligent Home Care Solutions and iHandyMan.
The brands were progressively launching from 2005 to 2015. Recognizing a need for all three brands in international markets, Redfern launched Global Franchise Opportunities to enable existing businesses in these sectors worldwide to be converted and receive support and ongoing training from the proven concepts.
GFO is headquartered in Pompano Beach, FL and the brands have representation in multiple countries across the globe!
If you enjoy meeting new people, are entrepreneurial and have a talent for sales leadership this may be the right fit for you.
The process typically involves submitting an application, attending an initial meeting, reviewing the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), and participating in interviews and training sessions.
The timeline can vary, but it generally takes between 1 to 6 months to open a GFO Franchise after signing the agreement.