What items will Amerispec Inspection Services provide a list of approved suppliers for?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
11. SUPPLIES
- 11.1 Approved Suppliers. The Company shall provide the Franchisee lists of approved suppliers of forms, signs, supplies, marketing materials and other items, including computer hardware and software, and insurance necessary to operate the Franchised Business. The Company, may, in its sole discretion, revise the approved supplier lists from time to time. The approved source of supply for any individual item may be the Company, an affiliate of the Company or an independent contractor.
- 11.2 Supplier Approval. The Franchisee shall obtain the Company's written approval prior to the use of any supplier not previously approved by the Company. As a precondition to the Company granting any such approval, the Company may require the Franchisee to submit to the Company samples, photographs, and/or other information concerning the products and/or supplies. The Company will advise the Franchisee, in writing within a reasonable time, whether the requested supplier and/or product meets the Company's specifications. If the Company does not advise Franchisee of an approval within 60 days of the submitted request, then the request is deemed rejected. The Company may charge a fee to review, test, and evaluate such products or supplies. Updated lists of approved suppliers and products will be posted on the Company's franchisee intranet website or transmitted to the Franchisee on a periodic basis. Approval of alternative suppliers may be revoked if the Company determines that such suppliers no longer satisfy the specifications set forth in the manuals, as such manuals may be updated. Furthermore, the Franchisee shall have the right at any time to request an updated list of approved suppliers from the Company.
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 will provide franchisees with a list of approved suppliers. These suppliers will offer items necessary to operate the franchised business.
The list includes suppliers for forms, signs, supplies, marketing materials, computer hardware and software, and insurance. Amerispec Inspection Services retains the right to revise this list at its discretion, and approved sources may include the company itself, its affiliates, or independent contractors.
If a franchisee wishes to use a supplier not already on the approved list, they must obtain written approval from Amerispec Inspection Services. The company may require samples, photographs, or other information about the supplier's products before granting approval. Amerispec Inspection Services will then advise the franchisee in writing whether the supplier meets their specifications. The company may also charge a fee to review and evaluate the proposed products or supplies. Updated lists of approved suppliers will be available on the company's franchisee intranet website or transmitted to the franchisee periodically.