What page covers new employee training at Amerispec Inspection Services?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
8. TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE
8.1 Initial Training. Unless Franchisee is already an AmeriSpec franchise owner, the Company shall provide initial training to the Franchisee as set forth in this paragraph at a suitable location where the Company's training facility is then located ("Academy"), or, from time to time, and at the Company's discretion, at regional locations. The initial two weeks of Academy training shall consist of: (1) management training in the marketing, administration and operation of the Franchised Business and (2) technical training in the provision of home inspection services. The technical training portion of the initial training consists of training on the performance of home inspections. The Company may, but is not required to, provide or make available to franchisees training on the performance of other commercial building inspections. Each individual franchisee must ensure that they are properly trained to perform any service offered under the Names and Marks and that the performance of any such service is approved by the Company in writing. Either the Franchisee or a manager of the Franchised Business approved by the Company shall attend and satisfactorily complete the initial training first scheduled after the execution of the franchise agreement before the Franchised Business opens. In addition, all individuals who conduct home inspection services on behalf of the Franchisee must complete the technical part of the initial training and complete and pass the final exam designated by the Company for certification, unless the Company waives this requirement in writing, not later than 60 days after being retained or employed by the Franchisee.
- 8.2 Training for Additional People.
Unless Franchisee is already an AmeriSpec franchise owner, the Company provides the 2 weeks of initial Academy training for Franchisee or Franchisee's approved manager.
Existing franchisees purchasing additional franchises will not receive the two weeks of Academy training.
Franchisee must pay all of Franchisee's transportation and hotel costs, some meals and other out-of-pocket expenses incurred during or related to the Academy training, except to the extent that such expenses may be included in the initial franchise fee.
- 8.3 Additional Training.
As the Company develops and/or approves additional commercial building inspection services to be provided under the Names and Marks, the Company may, but is not required to, develop training programs with respect to these additional services.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 47–172)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amerispec Inspection Services' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the details regarding initial training can be found on page 58. Specifically, section 8.1 outlines the initial training provided to franchisees, unless they are already an Amerispec Inspection Services franchise owner. This initial training, held at the company's training facility or regional locations, consists of two weeks of Academy training. This covers management training in marketing, administration, and operation, as well as technical training in home inspection services.
The FDD specifies that either the franchisee or an approved manager must complete this initial training before the franchise opens. Furthermore, all individuals conducting home inspection services on behalf of the franchisee must complete the technical part of the initial training and pass the final certification exam within 60 days of being hired, unless this requirement is waived in writing by Amerispec Inspection Services. The document also mentions additional training programs that may be developed for commercial building inspection services as they are approved, though the company is not required to do so.
Franchisees are responsible for covering their own transportation, hotel, some meals, and other out-of-pocket expenses during the Academy training, unless these expenses are included in the initial franchise fee. Additionally, the FDD states that it is the franchisee's responsibility to ensure they are properly trained to perform any service offered under the Amerispec Inspection Services name and marks, with pre-approval from the company. If additional training programs are offered, franchisees may be required to attend to be authorized to provide the related services.