What is the minimum monthly Advertising Contribution fee for an Amerispec Inspection Services franchise?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| Name of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Contribution | The greater of (i) 3% of monthly Gross Receipts or (ii) a minimum of $160 per month, except that the minimum fee does not apply for first 90 days after opening the Franchised Business. | Payment Due Date | This fee will be contributed to the National Advertising Fund. The |
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 14–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amerispec Inspection Services's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must pay an advertising contribution. This contribution is the greater of 3% of monthly Gross Receipts or a minimum of $160 per month. Gross Receipts include all revenues from products and services offered by the franchise. However, this minimum fee is waived for the first 90 days after opening the Franchised Business, but this waiver does not apply to transfers or renewals.
The advertising contribution is allocated to the National Advertising Fund, which Amerispec Inspection Services uses to promote the brand and attract customers. Franchisees should factor this ongoing monthly expense into their financial projections. It is important to note that even if a franchisee's gross receipts are low, they must still pay the minimum advertising contribution of $160 per month after the initial 90-day period.
Franchisees are required to report their Gross Receipts by the 10th day of each month and make the advertising contribution payment electronically by the date specified by Amerispec Inspection Services, which is currently the 20th day of the month. If a franchisee fails to report Gross Receipts, Amerispec Inspection Services is authorized to debit the franchisee's bank account for the greater of the non-reported payment (if the owed amount can be reasonably estimated) or 120% of the Monthly Fees transferred from such Account for the last reporting period for which a report of Gross Receipts was provided.