Who is eligible for the Amerispec Inspection Services Co-Op program?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
right, in our sole discretion, to require participation in other advertising funds in the future.
Cooperatives. Franchisee may participate in a voluntary cooperative advertising program (the "Co-Op") that is intended to encourage AmeriSpec franchisees to increase local advertising and marketing programs by supplementing some of the expenses associated with these marketing efforts. While the Ad Fund mostly focuses on expenses for marketing initiatives on a national level, Co-Op funds provide the additional support needed to increase local marketing efforts. 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.
In 2024, each franchisee's Co-Op funds were based on their 2024 customer level revenue (CLR). A franchisee is eligible for a 1-1.5% Co-Op allocation rate depending on its CLR threshold or a minimum of $400. For calculating the 2024 allocations, the franchisee's total Gross Receipts reported from 2024 is multiplied by the applicable NAF Co-Op rate in which it falls. For example, a business that generated $35,000 in CLR in 2024 would be eligible for a Co-Op allotment of $35,000 x .01 (the allocation rate for
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, the Co-Op program is available to all franchisees who contribute to the Ad Fund and comply with the program's rules and guidelines. To qualify, franchisees must meet and maintain specific performance standards and requirements.
These requirements include being current on all reporting and payments due to Amerispec Inspection Services, maintaining current accounts receivable with the company or its affiliates, and ensuring live answering is available Monday through Friday during business hours. Franchisees must also comply with all obligations outlined in their franchise agreement and submit receipts to the Co-Op in a timely manner.
In 2024, the Co-Op funds for each franchisee were based on their 2024 customer level revenue (CLR). A franchisee could be eligible for a 1 to 1.5% Co-Op allocation rate depending on their CLR threshold, or a minimum of $400. For example, a business that generated $35,000 in CLR in 2024 would be eligible for a Co-Op allotment of $350. However, any owner that contributed to 2024 NAF is eligible for a minimum of $400.
This Co-Op program is designed to encourage Amerispec Inspection Services franchisees to enhance their local advertising and marketing efforts by providing supplementary funds. While the Ad Fund primarily supports national marketing initiatives, the Co-Op program offers additional support for increasing local marketing efforts. The program is fully funded by the Ad Fund and administered by Amerispec Inspection Services.