Who do Amerispec Inspection Services franchisees pay for the use of the AMS software?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
n exhibit to the Franchise Agreement and pay the then-current license renewal fee associated with the AHI Software.
The AMS (AmeriSpec Management System) is an online business management tool that allows you to have all your needed information and automated processes in place. The AMS allows us to market, schedule, and communicate with your customers. You must sign a license agreement with us for use of this software, which is included as Exhibit G to the Franchise Agreement. Currently, you will pay us an initial license fee of $300 per license (which is included in your Marketing and Technology Bundle) and an annual technology fee of $55 per month, not to exceed $150 per month, for this software. The
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 pay Amerispec Inspection Services for the use of the AmeriSpec Management System (AMS) software. The AMS is described as an online business management tool used for marketing, scheduling, and customer communication.
Initially, franchisees pay a $300 license fee per license, which is included in the Marketing and Technology Bundle purchased at the start of the franchise agreement. In addition to the initial fee, there is an annual technology fee of $55 per month, not exceeding $150 per month. This fee is pro-rated for the first year of operation.
Following the first year, the annual technology fee is due on June 1 of each subsequent year. Franchisees are required to sign a license agreement with Amerispec Inspection Services for the use of the AMS software, which is included as Exhibit G to the Franchise Agreement.