Where in the Amerispec Inspection Services manual can I find information about internet resources?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
d service are maintained. The Franchisee shall pay to the Company all of the Company's actual costs for such person so assigned, including wages, travel, and living expenses.
- 9.12 Software. Franchisee will use in the Franchised Business the software system, including business contact management software and inspection software, all other existing or future communication or data storage systems, hardware components thereof and associated service, which the Company has developed and/or selected for the System of Operation (the "Computer System"). As part of the Computer System, the Company may require Franchisee to obtain, update, and use specified computer hardware and/or software including, without limitation, a license to use proprietary software developed by us or others (the "Software"). Franchisee's Computer System must be compatible with the Company's computer systems, must be connected to the Company's facilities by high-speed Internet with minimum requirements specified by the Company, and must be updated, maintained, and used in compliance with the Company's specifications, including the Operations Manual. The Company may require Franchisee to electronically upload or transmit information on a periodic basis (including daily). The Company also has the right to independently access sales information and other data produced by the Computer System. The AIS (AmeriSpec Inspection Software) is a software program that allows home inspectors to collect data while performing a home inspection and generate a home inspection report. The Company will assist Franchisee with Level 1 inspection software support and assist vendors with major bug fixes for the AIS. Currently, the Company charges an initial license fee of $1,000 per license for the first year that is included in the Marketing and Technology Bundle. For each year thereafter, an annual service fee that varies per license per inspector must be paid to the Company's approved vendor, depending on the method of payment. Additional licenses for the Franchised Business may be purchased directly from the Company's approved vendor. Franchisee must sign the approved vendor's then-current software license agreement for the AIS. The AMS (AmeriSpec Management System) is an online business management tool that allows Franchisee to have all Franchisee's needed information and automated processes in one place.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 47–172)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Amerispec Inspection Services FDD, the Operations Manual contains the specifications for the high-speed internet connection required for the Computer System. Franchisees must have a high-speed internet connection that meets Amerispec Inspection Services's minimum requirements to connect to the company's facilities. The Computer System includes software, communication, and data storage systems that Amerispec Inspection Services has developed for the System of Operation. Franchisees are obligated to keep their computer hardware and software updated and maintained according to Amerispec Inspection Services's specifications.
Amerispec Inspection Services may also require franchisees to electronically upload or transmit information regularly, potentially daily, and can independently access sales and other data from the Computer System. The AIS (AmeriSpec Inspection Software) is used for collecting data during inspections and generating reports. Amerispec Inspection Services provides Level 1 software support and assists vendors with bug fixes for the AIS software.
Training related to the software is provided during the initial franchise training and via the software website. Franchisees are also required to comply with Amerispec Inspection Services's specifications for computer hardware, software, peripherals, and internet connection to operate the software effectively. This ensures that franchisees have the necessary resources and support to manage their business and conduct inspections efficiently.