What constitutes a qualified lead for Amerispec Inspection Services?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- A qualified lead is defined as someone who has passed our screening process, our national background check, credit check, and at a minimum a phone interview of the prospect. We are not responsible for locating leads and do not represent that we will do so. The Lead Fee also covers our advertising and marketing costs and administrative costs of such information sharing and gathering. The Lead Fee is not a Transfer Fee.
Item 7: Estimated Initial Investment
YOUR ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT
| Type of Expenditure | Amount (Note 1) | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low | |||||
| Initial Franchise Fee (Note 2) | $40,000 | $40,000 | Lump Sum | Upon signing the Franchise Agreement | Us |
| Marketing and | $3,900 | $3,900 | Lump Sum | Upon signing | Us |
| Technology Bundle | the Franchise | ||||
| (Note 3) | Agreement | ||||
| Uniforms (Note 4) | $200 | $200 | Lump Sum | As incurred | Third-party suppliers |
| Equipment (Note 5) | $1,500 | $4,100 | As arranged | As incurred | Third-party suppliers |
| Computer Equipment | $1,100 | $1,300 | As arranged | As incurred | Third-party suppliers |
| and Services (Note 6) | |||||
| Internet Connection | $135 | $450 | As arranged | Monthly | Third-party suppliers |
| (Note 7) | |||||
| Service Vehicle | $1,650 | $4,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Third-party suppliers |
| Expenses | |||||
| (Note 8) | |||||
| Opening Promotional | $1,500 | $2,000 | As incurred | As incurred | Third-party suppliers |
| Expenses | |||||
| (Note 9) | |||||
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training (Note 10) | $2,150 | $5,710 | As incurred | Before and during training | Airlines, hotels, and restaurants, etc. |
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 14–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amerispec Inspection Services's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a qualified lead is defined as someone who has successfully completed Amerispec Inspection Services's screening process. This process includes a national background check, a credit check, and at least a phone interview.
It is important to note that Amerispec Inspection Services does not guarantee the provision of leads to franchisees. The FDD clearly states that Amerispec Inspection Services is not responsible for locating leads and does not represent that they will do so.
The Lead Fee of $5,000 covers Amerispec Inspection Services's advertising and marketing costs, as well as the administrative costs associated with information sharing and gathering. This fee is payable if Amerispec Inspection Services refers a qualified lead to an existing franchise owner, and that lead purchases all or part of the franchise owner's interest within 18 months of the referral. The Lead Fee is not a Transfer Fee.