Where must an Amerispec Inspection Services franchisee establish and operate their business from?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
applicable, when you complete your state-specific licensing, registration, or certification requirements.
Site Selection. You must establish and operate from a regular, full-time business office within your Territory (the "Office"). Full time is defined as Monday through Friday 8 a. m. to 5 p.m. The Office can be in your home, as long as your home is located within your Territory. We have the right to approve your Office location. You shall submit the information regarding the Office location to us for approval prior to establishment thereof. There are no specific factors that we consider when determining if an office meets our approval other than the location must be within your Territory. There are no consequences if you and we cannot agree on an office location.
Your Office must be a functional business office with a desk, chairs, file cabinet, computer and printer, etc. While we do not prescribe specific standards for the interior or exterior of your Office, if it is outside of the home, it is expected to be tastefully decorated in a manner designed to enhance the goodwill associated with the Marks. Should you choose to locate your Office in your home, it is your responsibility to comply with all local ordinances as some may prohibit home offices.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 24–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amerispec Inspection Services's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must establish and operate their business from a regular, full-time business office within their designated territory. This office, referred to as "The Office", must operate Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The franchisor retains the right to approve the office location, ensuring it falls within the franchisee's territory.
The office can be located in the franchisee's home, provided the home is within the designated territory. Amerispec Inspection Services requires the office to be a functional business space, equipped with a desk, chairs, file cabinet, computer, and printer.
While Amerispec Inspection Services does not prescribe specific standards for the interior or exterior of the office, if the office is located outside of the home, it is expected to be tastefully decorated to enhance the goodwill associated with the brand. If the franchisee chooses to locate the office in their home, they are responsible for complying with all local ordinances, as some may prohibit home offices. There are no stated consequences if the franchisee and Amerispec Inspection Services cannot agree on an office location.