Is Amerispec Inspection Services an approved supplier?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
of premiums incurred by us in connection therewith shall be paid by you on demand.
Officer Interests. Our officers own indirect ownership interests in us, and we are an approved supplier. Other than these interests, our officers do not have any ownership in any approved suppliers.
Approval Process.If you want to purchase products from suppliers other than those we have approved, you must request our approval before doing so.
Source: Item 8 — Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services (FDD pages 20–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amerispec Inspection Services's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company considers itself an approved supplier. The document states that the officers of Amerispec Inspection Services have indirect ownership interests in the company, and because of this, Amerispec Inspection Services is an approved supplier. Besides this arrangement, the officers do not have any ownership in any other approved suppliers.
This means that Amerispec Inspection Services franchisees may be required to purchase certain items directly from the franchisor. However, the FDD also indicates that for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, Amerispec Inspection Services and its affiliates did not earn any revenue from required purchases by its franchisees.
Prospective franchisees should confirm with Amerispec Inspection Services what specific items they are required to purchase from the franchisor and what percentage of their total purchases these items represent. Understanding the costs and potential revenue implications of these required purchases is crucial for assessing the financial viability of the franchise.