As an Amerispec Inspection Services franchisee, what fictitious business name statement requirements must I fulfill?
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.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 47–172)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amerispec Inspection Services's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to file a fictitious business name statement. Specifically, franchisees must use the words "AmeriSpec Inspection Services," in its doing business as: "AmeriSpec Inspection Services Franchise No. ______ {insert franchise agreement number}" and must duly file this fictitious business name statement or similar document with all appropriate jurisdictions in which the Franchised Business is located and provides services.
If the franchisee is a corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, they cannot use any of the Amerispec Inspection Services' 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. Franchisees must also file for and maintain a "Certificate of Trade Name" in the county, or other appropriate jurisdiction, in which the Franchised Business is located.
These requirements ensure that Amerispec Inspection Services maintains consistent branding and legal compliance across all franchise locations. Failing to comply with these requirements could result in a breach of the franchise agreement and potential legal consequences. Prospective franchisees should ensure they understand and are prepared to meet these obligations.