What is the effect of an assignment on the AmeriSpec Inspection Services email agreement?

According to the 2025 AmeriSpec Inspection Services FDD, the email agreement and all rights granted within it automatically terminate without further notice upon the assignment of the franchisee's AmeriSpec franchise. However, there is an exception: if the assignment merely transfers ownership from an individual owner(s) to a corporation or other legal business entity, and the franchisee retains majority ownership of that entity, the email agreement does not automatically terminate.

This means that if a franchisee sells their AmeriSpec Inspection Services franchise to a completely new owner, the email agreement associated with that franchise will end. The new owner would likely need to establish a new email agreement with AmeriSpec Inspection Services. This ensures that the email accounts are managed and controlled by AmeriSpec Inspection Services and are only used by authorized franchisees.

This provision protects AmeriSpec Inspection Services by ensuring that control over the email accounts remains with authorized franchisees and that the company can manage its communication channels effectively. A prospective franchisee should clarify with AmeriSpec Inspection Services the specific procedures and requirements for email account transfers or new account setups in the event of a franchise assignment to fully understand the implications.