What are some of the performance standards required to qualify for the Amerispec Inspection Services Co-Op program?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Franchisee may participate in a voluntary cooperative advertising program (the "Co-Op") that is intended to encourage AmeriSpec franchisees to increase local advertising and marketing programs by supplementing some of the expenses associated with these marketing efforts. While the Ad Fund mostly focuses on expenses for marketing initiatives on a national level, Co-Op funds provide the additional support needed to increase local marketing efforts. The Co-Op program is fully funded by the Ad Fund and administered by us. The Co-Op is available for all AmeriSpec franchisees that contributed to the Ad Fund and are in compliance with the rules and guidelines. To qualify for the Co-Op, franchisee must meet and maintain certain performance standards and requirements, such as the following: being current on reporting and paying all fees due to us; maintaining current all applicable accounts receivable with us or our affiliates; having live answering available Monday through Friday during business hours; being in compliance with its obligations as a franchisee; and timely submitting receipts to the Co-Op.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 24–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Amerispec Inspection Services Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may participate in a voluntary cooperative advertising program (Co-Op) to boost local advertising and marketing. This program supplements marketing expenses and is funded by the Ad Fund and administered by Amerispec Inspection Services. To qualify for the Co-Op, franchisees must meet specific performance standards and requirements.
These standards include being current on all reporting and payments due to Amerispec Inspection Services. Franchisees must also maintain current accounts receivable with Amerispec Inspection Services or its affiliates. Another requirement is having live answering services available Monday through Friday during business hours.
Additionally, franchisees must comply with all obligations outlined in their franchise agreement. They must also submit receipts to the Co-Op in a timely manner. Meeting these standards ensures that franchisees can access the additional support provided by the Co-Op to enhance their local marketing efforts.