Where can I find information about the AMS system for my Amerispec Inspection Services franchise?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
enses for the Franchised Business may be purchased directly from the Company's approved vendor. Franchisee must sign the approved vendor's then-current software license agreement for the AIS. The AMS (AmeriSpec Management System) is an online business management tool that allows Franchisee to have all Franchisee's needed information and automated processes in one place. The AMS allows the Company to market, schedule, and communicate with Franchisee's customers. Franchisee must sign a license agreement with the Company for use of this software, the form of which is included as Exhibit G to this Agreement. Currently, the Company charges an initial license fee of $300 per license (which is included in the Marketing and Technology Bundle) and an annual renewal fee of $300 per year for this software. The fee will be pro-rated for your first year of operation. For each year thereafter, the fee will be payable on June 1. New releases of the Software may be provided at additional cost and may be contingent upon execution of a new software license agreement by Franchisee. The Company reserves the right to assign its rights, title and interest in the Software to a third party designated by the Company or to replace t
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 47–172)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amerispec Inspection Services' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the AMS (AmeriSpec Management System) is an online business management tool designed to consolidate essential information and automate processes for franchisees. The AMS facilitates marketing, scheduling, and communication with customers.
To utilize the AMS, a franchisee must sign a license agreement with Amerispec Inspection Services, a copy of which is included as Exhibit G to the Franchise Agreement. The initial license fee for the AMS is $300, included in the Marketing and Technology Bundle, and is pro-rated for the first year of operation. Subsequently, an annual renewal fee of $300 is payable on June 1st of each year.
Amerispec Inspection Services also outlines the possibility of new software releases at an additional cost, potentially requiring a new software license agreement. The company retains the right to assign or replace the software, possibly necessitating a separate agreement with AmeriSpec or a third-party supplier. The document further details that franchisees gain access to the software upon the execution of the agreement, with initial training provided as part of the franchise training program and through the software website. Help desk support is available during business hours for functionality questions and bug fixes.