Does the Amerispec Inspection Services manual list approved vendors?

According to the 2025 Amerispec Inspection Services FDD, franchisees are required to use specific vendors for certain aspects of their business. The FDD mentions that for the AIS (AmeriSpec Inspection Software), after the first year, an annual service fee that varies per license per inspector must be paid to the Company's approved vendor, with the amount depending on the method of payment. Additionally, franchisees may purchase additional licenses for the Franchised Business directly from the Company's approved vendor. Franchisees are also required to sign the approved vendor's then-current software license agreement for the AIS.

Amerispec Inspection Services also has the right to designate a single source from whom franchisees must purchase the Computer System, any software or hardware components thereof or associated service, and the Company or its affiliates may be that single source. This means that franchisees may be limited in their choice of vendors for these essential business tools and services.

While the FDD specifies that certain vendors are 'approved' or 'designated' by Amerispec Inspection Services, it does not explicitly state whether a comprehensive list of approved vendors is included in the operations manual or another document. A prospective franchisee should ask Amerispec Inspection Services for a complete list of all required and approved vendors, including the products or services each vendor provides, and whether there are any alternative options available. Understanding these vendor relationships is crucial for assessing the potential costs and operational requirements of the franchise.