What is the dependency for Amerispec Inspection Services franchisees to be eligible for the Co-Op program?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Co-Op program is fully funded by the Ad Fund and administered by us. The Co-Op is available for all AmeriSpec franchisees that contributed to the Ad Fund and are in compliance with the rules and guidelines. To qualify for the Co-Op, franchisee must meet and maintain certain performance standards and requirements, such as the following: being current on reporting and paying all fees due to us; maintaining current all applicable accounts receivable with us or our affiliates; having live answering available Monday through Friday during business hours; being in compliance with its obligations as a franchisee; and timely submitting receipts to the Co-Op.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 24–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Amerispec Inspection Services FDD, to be eligible for the Co-Op program, franchisees must contribute to the Ad Fund and comply with the program's rules and guidelines. This Co-Op program is designed to help Amerispec Inspection Services franchisees boost their local advertising and marketing efforts by providing funds to supplement marketing expenses. The Co-Op program is fully funded and managed by Amerispec Inspection Services using the Ad Fund.
To maintain eligibility for the Co-Op program, Amerispec Inspection Services franchisees must meet specific performance standards and requirements. These include being current on all reporting and payments of fees due to Amerispec Inspection Services, maintaining current accounts receivable with Amerispec Inspection Services or its affiliates, and ensuring live answering is available Monday through Friday during business hours.
Additionally, franchisees must comply with all obligations outlined in their franchise agreement and submit receipts to the Co-Op in a timely manner. Meeting these requirements ensures that Amerispec Inspection Services franchisees can take full advantage of the Co-Op program to enhance their local marketing initiatives.