Does Amerispec Inspection Services control decisions regarding hiring, discipline, or termination of employees?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We do not control, and do not have the right to control, decisions regarding the persons you hire, discipline, or terminate as employees or agents. However, we may take any legal action necessary to enforce our rights under the Franchise Agreement. We also require that you perform background checks and drug testing as allowed by law. These policies will not constitute our representation of approval or disapproval of any prospective employees. In all cases you will remain solely responsible for decisions regarding hiring and maintaining your employees, including determinations of whether the prospective employee meets your hiring and performance standards or is suitable for the employment position.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 24–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amerispec Inspection Services's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Amerispec Inspection Services does not control decisions regarding the hiring, discipline, or termination of a franchisee's employees or agents. However, Amerispec Inspection Services retains the right to take legal action necessary to enforce the Franchise Agreement.
Despite not controlling these employment decisions, Amerispec Inspection Services requires franchisees to perform background checks and drug testing on prospective employees, as allowed by law. It is important to note that these policies do not constitute an endorsement or disapproval of any potential employees.
Ultimately, the franchisee is solely responsible for all decisions related to hiring and maintaining employees, including determining if a prospective employee meets the franchisee's hiring and performance standards and is suitable for the position.