Where can I find information about the Amerispec Inspection Services Preferred Vendor Program?

According to the 2025 FDD, information regarding the Amerispec Inspection Services Preferred Vendor Program can be found in Item 23, which discusses receipts. Specifically, the document states that for each year after the first, franchisees must pay an annual service fee to Amerispec Inspection Services' approved vendor. The fee amount varies per license per inspector and depends on the method of payment.

This means that as a franchisee, you are required to use vendors that Amerispec Inspection Services has approved, particularly for software like the AIS (AmeriSpec Inspection Software). You will incur ongoing annual costs for these vendor services, and the exact amount will depend on how many licenses you need for your inspectors. It is important to note that the initial license fee for the first year is $1,000 and is included in the Marketing and Technology Bundle.

Amerispec Inspection Services also has the right to designate a single source from whom franchisees must purchase computer systems, software, hardware, or associated services. This means Amerispec Inspection Services or its affiliates can be that single source. This gives Amerispec Inspection Services significant control over the vendors you use and the prices you pay. As a prospective franchisee, it would be prudent to inquire about the typical costs associated with these preferred vendors and whether there are any restrictions on using alternative vendors.