Is an Amerispec Inspection Services franchisee authorized to act as an agent for the company?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The Company does not control, and does not have the right to control, decisions regarding the persons Franchisee hires, disciplines, or terminates as employees or agents.
However, the Company may take any legal action necessary to enforce its rights under this Agreement.
The Company also requires that Franchisee perform background checks and drug testing as allowed by law.
These policies will not constitute the Company's representation of approval or disapproval of any prospective employees.
In all cases Franchisee will remain solely responsible for decisions regarding hiring and maintaining Franchisee's employees, including determinations of whether the prospective employee meets Franchisee's hiring and performance standards or is suitable for the employment position.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 47–172)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amerispec Inspection Services's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company does not control, nor does it have the right to control, decisions regarding the persons the franchisee hires, disciplines, or terminates as employees or agents. However, Amerispec Inspection Services may take any legal action necessary to enforce its rights under the Franchise Agreement.
Amerispec Inspection Services also requires that the franchisee perform background checks and drug testing as allowed by law. These policies will not constitute the company's representation of approval or disapproval of any prospective employees.
In all cases, the franchisee will remain solely responsible for decisions regarding hiring and maintaining the franchisee's employees, including determinations of whether the prospective employee meets the franchisee's hiring and performance standards or is suitable for the employment position. This indicates that while franchisees can hire agents, they are solely responsible for their actions and compliance.