Is Amerispec Inspection Services required to provide training on commercial building inspections?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
rth 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.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 47–172)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amerispec Inspection Services's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the company provides initial training that includes both management and technical aspects. The technical training focuses on home inspection services. While Amerispec Inspection Services may offer training on commercial building inspections, they are not required to do so. The franchisee is ultimately responsible for ensuring they are adequately trained and that the company approves any services offered under the Amerispec Inspection Services name.
Amerispec Inspection Services may develop training programs for additional commercial building inspection services as they become available. If these programs are developed, Amerispec Inspection Services may require franchisees to attend as a condition of being authorized to provide the service. The franchisee is responsible for all expenses related to attending these training programs, including transportation, hotel, meals, and other out-of-pocket costs.
While the initial training focuses on home inspections, Amerispec Inspection Services does allow franchisees to inspect commercial buildings. The franchisee must ensure they are properly trained to perform any service offered and that the performance of any such service is approved by Amerispec Inspection Services in writing. This indicates that while training may not be mandatory, approval from Amerispec Inspection Services is required before offering commercial building inspection services.