What specific actions are considered 'injurious or prejudicial to the goodwill' of Amerispec Inspection Services?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
At all times, the Franchisee shall conduct its business in a manner that will preserve and enhance the goodwill associated with the Names and Marks.
The Franchisee shall refrain from using the Names and Marks in any lewd, scandalous, obscene, libelous, or defamatory manner.
Use of the Names and Marks shall in every instance be accompanied by the registration symbol "®" or the "™" symbol, placed in close proximity to the Names and Marks as directed by the Company. In addition, any and all brochures, advertisements and other promotional materials bearing the Names and Marks shall contain the following statement: "AmeriSpec® and its accompanying design is a federally registered trademark and service mark of TCB AMERISPEC, LLC," or "AmeriSpec® is a registered trademark of TCB AMERISPEC, LLC," if applicable. All such materials shall also state that each AmeriSpec® business is "An independently owned and operated franchise business".
The operation of the Franchised Business shall in all respects comply with the applicable rules and regulations of the various local, state, and federal agencies that regulate the operation of home inspection businesses. This includes, but is not limited to, any such licensing, registration, or certification requirements.
During the Term of the Franchise, the Franchisee shall use the office of the Franchised Business exclusively for the sale of goods and services associated with the Names and Marks and authorized by the Company.
The Franchisee shall not permit the premises to be used for any other purpose, business, activity, use or function, unless approved in writing by the Company.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 47–172)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Amerispec Inspection Services FDD, franchisees must conduct their business in a manner that preserves and enhances the goodwill associated with the Amerispec Inspection Services brand. Franchisees must avoid using the brand's names and marks in any lewd, scandalous, obscene, libelous, or defamatory manner.
To protect the goodwill of Amerispec Inspection Services, the FDD states that the use of the Names and Marks shall in every instance be accompanied by the registration symbol "®" or the "™" symbol, placed in close proximity to the Names and Marks as directed by the Company. In addition, any and all brochures, advertisements and other promotional materials bearing the Names and Marks shall contain the following statement: "AmeriSpec® and its accompanying design is a federally registered trademark and service mark of TCB AMERISPEC, LLC," or "AmeriSpec® is a registered trademark of TCB AMERISPEC, LLC," if applicable. All such materials shall also state that each AmeriSpec® business is "An independently owned and operated franchise business".
Furthermore, franchisees are required to comply with all applicable rules and regulations of local, state, and federal agencies that regulate home inspection businesses, including licensing, registration, and certification requirements. Franchisees must also use the office of the Franchised Business exclusively for the sale of goods and services associated with the Names and Marks and authorized by the Company. The Franchisee shall not permit the premises to be used for any other purpose, business, activity, use or function, unless approved in writing by the Company.