Does Amerispec Inspection Services provide initial training to franchisees?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
six times per year, but we may hold our Initial Training virtually when travel or in-person meetings are restricted.
The person who will actually manage your business (whether it is you (if you are an individual) or a manager) and new franchise owners must attend and successfully complete Initial Training. You (if you are an individual), your owners, and/or your manager will typically attend Initial Training approximately 30 to 60 days from signing the Franchise Agreement. You, your owners, or your manager must successfully pass an exam at the end of the technical part of Initial Training.
All individuals conducting home inspection services for you must be certified as a Certified Inspector. An individual may become certified as Certified Inspector by completing the online Study Course that we designate, completing the technical week of Initial Training, and successfully passing the final exam that we provide or by successfully completing a training course provided by a third-party that we approve.
In our sole discretion, existing AmeriSpec franchisees who are acquiring an additional Franchised Business, either via a new purchase or a transfer, may be required to go through our current Initial Training. If you are purchasing
a Franchised Business from an existing franchise owner, you must attend the first scheduled Initial Training following the purchase of the franchise.
If you are a new franchise owner, you may have a total of three trainees per Franchised Business attend Initial Training during the first 12 months of business operations as part of the Initial Franchise Fee, unless we, in our sole discretion, allow you to have more attend as a result of your business volume. We charge a fee for additional or subsequent trainees to attend Initial Training, as described in Item 6, and the program is subject to availability. When you or your trainees attend Initial Training, you are responsible for all related costs of training, such as travel and hotel expenses, some meals and other out-of-pocket expenses and compensation.
The following table summarizes our Initial Training:
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TRAINING PROGRAM
| Subject (Note 1) | Hours of Classroom Training | Hours of On- the-Job Training (Note 2) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| AmeriSpec Pre-Academy (Note 2): | |||
| Study Guide and Workbook | Approx. |
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 24–31)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amerispec Inspection Services' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, initial training is provided to new franchisees. The person managing the business, whether it's the franchisee or a manager, along with new franchise owners, must attend and successfully complete this initial training. This training typically occurs approximately 30 to 60 days after signing the Franchise Agreement. A passing grade on an exam is required at the end of the technical portion of the initial training.
Amerispec Inspection Services refers to its initial training as AmeriSpec Academy, which is a two-week program. The first week focuses on the technical aspects of performing home inspections, while the second week covers the management skills necessary to operate the business. The training is held at their facility in Memphis, Tennessee, approximately six times a year; however, it may be held virtually when travel or in-person meetings are restricted.
The initial franchise fee covers initial training for a total of three trainees per franchised business during the first 12 months of business operations. Amerispec Inspection Services may allow more trainees at its discretion based on business volume. Franchisees are responsible for all costs related to training, including travel, hotel, some meals, and compensation. Before attending the two-week Academy, franchisees must complete a 40-hour Home Reference On-Line Study Course. After the Academy, franchisees and inspectors must complete three to four practice inspections and submit inspection reports for evaluation.