HomeVestors of America
Health Score
52 Our derived Health Score (1–100) = growth (30%) + fees (20%) + scale (20%) + transparency (15%) + data quality (15%) system_shrinkingthree_year_unit_declinenon_standard_revenue_model
Investment Range Total estimated initial investment from the FDD, including franchise fee, build-out, equipment, and working capital.
$108K–$477K
Franchise Fee One-time upfront fee paid to the franchisor for the right to operate under their brand.
$42,500–$85,000
Royalty Ongoing fee paid to the franchisor, typically a percentage of gross revenue, paid weekly or monthly.
3%
Transaction-based fee (% of property sale price, tiered by annual volume): 3% (1–4 properties/yr), 2% (5–9), 1.5% (10–14), 1.25% (15–19), 1% (20–24), 0.8% (25+ properties/yr). Paid per transaction. NOT a percentage of gross sales revenue.
Total Units Total number of franchised and company-owned locations currently operating.
1,003
-6.3% growth
Financial Performance (Item 19)
Avg Revenue Average gross revenue reported by franchisees in the FDD's Item 19 financial performance representation.
$617K
Median Revenue Middle value of reported revenues — half of units earn more, half earn less. Often more useful than average.
$345K
Unit Growth
| Year | Total Units | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1,147 | — | — |
| 2023 | 1,092 | — | — |
| 2024 | 1,003 | — | — |
Other Ongoing Fees
| Fee | Amount | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Fee | $$399/month | monthly |
| Transfer Fee — Associate Franchise | $$7,500 | upon transfer |
| Annual Convention | $$899/person | annually |
Quick Facts
Fee Burden Combined percentage of gross revenue paid in ongoing fees (royalty + advertising/marketing fund).
5%
royalty + ad fund
Franchised Number of locations owned by independent franchisees, not the franchisor.
981
Company-Owned Locations owned directly by the franchisor. High ratios can signal corporate confidence — or difficulty selling franchises.
22
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Source: FDD filed in MN, 2025. Extracted 2026-04-05.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is HomeVestors of America a franchise?
- Yes, HomeVestors of America is a franchise with 1,003 locations worldwide. Prospective owners purchase the right to operate under the HomeVestors of America brand and system by signing a franchise agreement and paying a franchise fee. The full terms are disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
- How much does it cost to open a HomeVestors of America franchise?
- The total initial investment for a HomeVestors of America franchise ranges from $108K to $477K, according to the 2025 FDD. This includes the franchise fee, build-out, equipment, and initial working capital.
- How much do HomeVestors of America franchise owners make?
- According to the 2025 FDD Item 19, the median annual gross revenue for a HomeVestors of America franchise is $345K. Note that gross revenue is not profit — operating costs, royalties, rent, and labor must be subtracted.
- How many HomeVestors of America franchise locations are there?
- As of the 2025 FDD, HomeVestors of America has 1,003 total units (-6.3% growth rate).