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Rank no. 330 – USA Insulation – US
Products & Services: Home insulation & weatherization services
Number of Locations: 21
Total Investment: $148.69K – 179.5K
Founded: 1985
Began Franchising: 2007
About USA Insulation
USA Insulation was incorporated in 1985 in Eastlake, Ohio, by Jeff Pitrone. When his son Patrick joined the business in 2004, he saw the potential to expand nationwide. The company began franchising in 2007. Franchisees install USA Insulation’s proprietary foam insulation in walls and attics to help homeowners reduce energy costs.
Franchise Units
| YEAR | U.S. | CANADIAN | INTERNATIONAL | COMPANY OWNED |
| 2013 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Midwest, Northeast, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South, Southeast, Southwest, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West, Wisconsin, West Virginia.
Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Midwest, Northeast, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South, Southeast, Southwest, Texas, Utah, Vermont, West, Wisconsin, West Virginia.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $148,704 – $179,500
Franchise Fee: $45,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $45,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Liquid Cash Available: $75,000
OPERATIONS
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 – 12. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed..
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks. At franchisee’s location: 1 week.
Ongoing Support: Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media,
Franchise Ranking History
Franchise 500®: #330 (2013), #327 (2012), #432 (2011),
Top New: #23 (2012), #50 (2011),
