What specific documents must an Amerispec Inspection Services franchisee comply with?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
yees, including determinations of whether the prospective employee meets Franchisee's hiring and performance standards or is suitable for the employment position.
- 9.4 Compliance with Rules. The Franchisee shall comply with all rules, regulations, and directives contained in this Agreement or in the confidential AmeriSpec manuals, as amended from time to time, and shall adopt and adhere to merchandising, promotion, and advertising policies of the Company. The Company specifically reserves the right to modify or change such policies, procedures, and directives including, but not by way of limitation, by changing or adding to the services to be offered by the Franchised Business. Additionally, the Franchisee shall comply with all federal, state, or local rules, regulations or directives that relate to the performance of services offered from the Franchised Business, including but not limited to those requiring licensing, registration or certification.
- 9.5 Inspection Documentation. All inspections conducted by the Franchised Business shall be documented on forms and in the manner as prescribed by the Company, and the Franchisee shall notify the Company of each inspection and source of revenue conducted by the Franchisee by providing such information with respect to each such inspection as, and in the manner, specified by the Company.
- 9.6 Qualified Inspectors. All inspections conducted by the Franchised Business shall be conducted by a qualified inspector meeting the standards prescribed by the Company or as required by local, state or
federal law. It is acknowledged this provision shall require that each such inspector shall be certified, and maintain certification, under any certification program that may be established or endorsed by the Company, or otherwise meet such standards as the Company, in its sole discretion, shall prescribe. In the absence of any certification program established or endorsed by the Company, each inspector shall be required to either successfully complete the inspector training program provided by the Company, or otherwise meet the standards prescribed by the Company.
- 9.7 Building Types. The Franchisee acknowledges that the AmeriSpec franchise program is designed for inspection of single family residences, multi-family dwellings designated for occupancy by up to four families, and commercial buildings. The Franchisee shall not, without the prior written consent of the Company, engage in the inspection of any other types of structures.
- 9.8 Use of Office.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 47–172)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Amerispec Inspection Services FDD, franchisees must comply with several key documents and systems. Franchisees must adhere to the rules, regulations, and directives outlined in the franchise agreement and the confidential AmeriSpec manuals, which may be amended periodically. This includes following the company's merchandising, promotion, and advertising policies. The company retains the right to modify these policies and procedures, including changes to the services offered.
Amerispec Inspection Services franchisees are also required to use the company's designated Computer System, which includes business contact management and inspection software (AIS), along with any other existing or future communication or data storage systems. Franchisees must obtain, update, and use specified computer hardware and software, including licenses for proprietary software. The computer system must be compatible with the company's systems, connected via high-speed internet, and maintained according to the company's specifications, including the Operations Manual. Franchisees may also be required to electronically upload or transmit information regularly.
Furthermore, franchisees must sign the approved vendor's software license agreement for the AIS and a license agreement with the company for the AmeriSpec Management System (AMS), the form of which is included as Exhibit G to the Franchise Agreement. New releases of the software may require franchisees to execute a new software license agreement and may come at an additional cost. Amerispec Inspection Services also has the right to designate a single source for the Computer System and its components, potentially requiring franchisees to purchase from a specific supplier. Franchisees must also comply with all federal, state, or local rules, regulations, or directives related to the services they offer, including those requiring licensing, registration, or certification.