What is the consequence if an Amerispec Inspection Services franchisee offers a service that has not been pre-approved by the Company?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
he Company, each inspector shall be required to either successfully complete the inspector training program provided by the Company, or otherwise meet the standards prescribed by the Company.
- 9.7 Building Types. The Franchisee acknowledges that the AmeriSpec franchise program is designed for inspection of single family residences, multi-family dwellings designated for occupancy by up to four families, and commercial buildings. The Franchisee shall not, without the prior written consent of the Company, engage in the inspection of any other types of structures.
- 9.8 Use of Office. During the Term of the Franchise, the Franchisee shall use the office of the Franchised Business exclusively for the sale of goods and services associated with the Names and Marks and authorized by the Company. The Franchisee shall not permit the premises to be used for any other purpose, business, activity, use or function, unless approved in writing by the Company. If the Franchisee desires to operate any other type of business, and such business is not prohibited under the provisions of this Agreement, the Franchisee must operate that business from a separate office, unless approved in writing by the Company. If that office is adjacent to the office of the Franchised Business, there must be a separate entrance for that office and a separate telephone line for that business, and the Franchisee must take any other action required by the Company to assure customers do not believe there is any affiliation between that separate business and the Franchised Business.
- 9.9 Uniforms; Customer Service.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 47–172)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, an Amerispec Inspection Services franchisee must obtain prior written consent from the company before engaging in the inspection of any types of structures other than single-family residences, multi-family dwellings designated for occupancy by up to four families, and commercial buildings.
Amerispec Inspection Services requires that each individual franchisee ensures they are properly trained to perform any service offered under the Names and Marks and that the performance of any such service is approved by the Company in writing. If a franchisee fails to maintain the standards of quality or service established by Amerispec Inspection Services, the company has the right to assign personnel to provide additional training to the franchisee to ensure these standards are met. The franchisee is responsible for covering all of the company's actual costs for the assigned personnel, including wages, travel, and living expenses.
Furthermore, the Amerispec Inspection Services franchisee must use their office exclusively for the sale of goods and services associated with the Names and Marks and authorized by the company. The franchisee is not allowed to use the premises for any other purpose, business, activity, use, or function unless approved in writing by the company. Failing to comply with these operational standards could lead to penalties or termination of the franchise agreement, as Amerispec Inspection Services retains the right to enforce its rights under the agreement through legal action.