Where can I find guidelines for using the marks for Amerispec Inspection Services?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
he Company to exercise any and all remedies authorized under this Agreement, up to and including termination.
10. NAMES AND MARKS
10.1 Proprietary Marks.
10.1.1 The Franchisee shall operate under, and prominently display, the Names and Marks in the operation of the Franchised Business. The Franchisee shall use no commercial trade names, service marks, or other commercial symbols, including associated logos, which do not satisfy the criteria established by the Company. The Franchisee shall not use any of the Names and Marks in combination with other words, letters, prefixes, suffixes, logos, or designs, other than in the manner authorized by the Company, except when in conjunction of the Franchised Business. The Franchisee may use the words
- "AmeriSpec Inspection Services," in its doing business as: "AmeriSpec Inspection Services Franchise No. _______{insert franchise agreement number}" and shall duly file a fictitious business name statement or similar document with all appropriate jurisdictions in which the Franchised Business is located and provides services.
- 10.1.2 If the Franchisee is a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, the Franchisee may not use any of the Names and Marks, or the names and marks of any of the Company's affiliates, as part of the name of the corporation, limited liability company or partnership. The Franchisee shall file for and maintain a "Certificate of Trade Name" in the county, or other appropriate jurisdiction, in which the Franchised Business is located.
- 10.1.3 From time to time, upon reasonable notice to the Franchisee, the Company may elect to discontinue the use of certain Names and Marks and to commence use of new Names and Marks. The Franchisee shall pay all expenses incurred by the Franchisee in connection with discontinuing the use of existing Names and Marks in the Franchised Business and commencing the use of new Names and Marks therein; provided, however, if the Company does not give the Franchisee notice to allow for use of any trademarked stationery or marketing materials purchased by the Franchisee within 90 days preceding the date of the notice that these materials will become obsolete, the Company will purchase those materials from the Franchisee at the Franchisee's cost.
- 10.1.4 The Franchisee acknowledges that its right to use the Names and Marks is derived solely from this Agreement and that all such usage and any goodwill established thereby shall inure to the exclusive benefit of the Company.
- 10.1.5 The Franchisee agrees that, upon the termination or expiration of the Term of the Franchise for any reason whatsoever, the Franchisee shall forthwith discontinue the use of the Names and Marks, and thereafter shall no longer use, or have the right to use, the Names and Marks.
- 10.1.6 The Franchisee shall immediately notify the Company of any infringement of or challenge to the Franchisee's use of present and future Names and Marks and shall not communicate with any other person in connection with any such infringement, challenge, or claim.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 47–172)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Amerispec Inspection Services FDD, guidelines for using the company's names and marks are detailed in Section 10.1. Franchisees must operate and prominently display the names and marks, adhering strictly to the criteria established by Amerispec Inspection Services. Franchisees cannot use any names or marks in combination with other words, letters, logos, or designs unless explicitly authorized. They can, however, use "AmeriSpec Inspection Services" followed by "Franchise No. [franchise agreement number]" while filing the necessary business name statements. If the franchisee is a corporation, LLC, or partnership, they cannot use Amerispec Inspection Services' names and marks as part of their legal entity name. Franchisees must also file for and maintain a Certificate of Trade Name in the relevant jurisdiction.
Amerispec Inspection Services retains the right to change or discontinue names and marks, and franchisees are responsible for all expenses related to these changes. However, if the company doesn't provide adequate notice (90 days) for trademarked stationery or marketing materials, they will repurchase those materials from the franchisee at cost. Franchisees must avoid using the names and marks in any lewd, scandalous, or defamatory manner. All uses of the names and marks must include the registration symbol "®" or the "™" symbol as directed by the company. Brochures and advertisements must state that "AmeriSpec® and its accompanying design is a federally registered trademark and service mark of TCB AMERISPEC, LLC," or "AmeriSpec® is a registered trademark of TCB AMERISPEC, LLC," as applicable, and that each AmeriSpec® business is "An independently owned and operated franchise business".
These guidelines ensure brand consistency and protect Amerispec Inspection Services' trademarks. Franchisees must stay informed of any changes to the names and marks and comply with all usage requirements to avoid potential legal issues and maintain the integrity of the brand. Compliance with these guidelines is essential for franchisees to operate within the bounds of the franchise agreement and uphold the standards of Amerispec Inspection Services.