In the Amerispec Inspection Services Disclosure Document, what does the term 'Franchisor' refer to?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
To simplify the language in this Disclosure Document, "we," "us," "our," or "Franchisor" means TCB AmeriSpec, LLC, the franchisor. "You," "your," or "Franchisee" means the person or entity purchasing a franchise. If you are a corporation, partnership, limited liability company or other entity, "you" includes your owners.
The Franchisor
We are a Delaware limited liability company formed in March 2023. Our principal business address is 57 Germantown Ct. Suite 201, Cordova, Tennessee 38018. We do business under the name "AmeriSpec Inspection Services." Our agents for service of process are in Exhibit C.
Our business is limited to franchising residential and commercial building inspection services under the AmeriSpec trademark throughout the United States. We have offered AmeriSpec® franchises since December 2023. Our predecessors began offering AmeriSpec® franchises in 1988. We do not offer franchises or engage in any other line of business, nor have we done so prior to the date of this Disclosure Document.
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and Any Parents, Predecessors and Affiliates (FDD pages 8–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Amerispec Inspection Services Franchise Disclosure Document, the terms 'we,' 'us,' 'our,' or 'Franchisor' refer to TCB AmeriSpec, LLC. TCB AmeriSpec, LLC is the entity that grants franchises for residential and commercial building inspection services under the AmeriSpec trademark.
TCB AmeriSpec, LLC was formed in March 2023 and has its principal business address at 57 Germantown Ct. Suite 201, Cordova, Tennessee 38018. Amerispec Inspection Services has been offering franchises since December 2023, although its predecessors have been offering AmeriSpec franchises since 1988. TCB AmeriSpec, LLC is a direct subsidiary of TCB Services Holdings, LLC, and an indirect subsidiary of TCB Services HoldCo, LLC.
This definition is important for prospective franchisees because it clarifies the legal entity they will be contracting with when they purchase an Amerispec Inspection Services franchise. Understanding who the franchisor is helps franchisees understand who is responsible for providing support, enforcing the franchise agreement, and ensuring the overall operation of the Amerispec Inspection Services system. It also allows franchisees to research the franchisor's background and financial stability.