What specific software systems are Amerispec Inspection Services franchisees required to use?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
d service are maintained. The Franchisee shall pay to the Company all of the Company's actual costs for such person so assigned, including wages, travel, and living expenses.
- 9.12 Software. Franchisee will use in the Franchised Business the software system, including business contact management software and inspection software, all other existing or future communication or data storage systems, hardware components thereof and associated service, which the Company has developed and/or selected for the System of Operation (the "Computer System"). As part of the Computer System, the Company may require Franchisee to obtain, update, and use specified computer hardware and/or software including, without limitation, a license to use proprietary software developed by us or others (the "Software"). Franchisee's Computer System must be compatible with the Company's computer systems, must be connected to the Company's facilities by high-speed Internet with minimum requirements specified by the Company, and must be updated, maintained, and used in compliance with the Company's specifications, including the Operations Manual. The Company may require Franchisee to electronically upload or transmit information on a periodic basis (including daily). The Company also has the right to independently access sales information and other data produced by the Computer System. The AIS (AmeriSpec Inspection Software) is a software program that allows home inspectors to collect data while performing a home inspection and generate a home inspection report. The Company will assist Franchisee with Level 1 inspection software support and assist vendors with major bug fixes for the AIS. Currently, the Company charges an initial license fee of $1,000 per license for the first year that is included in the Marketing and Technology Bundle. For each year thereafter, an annual service fee that varies per license per inspector must be paid to the Company's approved vendor, depending on the method of payment. Additional licenses for the Franchised Business may be purchased directly from the Company's approved vendor. Franchisee must sign the approved vendor's then-current software license agreement for the AIS. The AMS (AmeriSpec Management System) is an online business management tool that allows Franchisee to have all Franchisee's needed information and automated processes in one place. The AMS allows the Company to market, schedule, and communicate with Franchisee's customers. Franchisee must sign a license agreement with the Company for use of this software, the form of which is included as Exhibit G to this Agreement. Currently, the Company charges an initial license fee of $300 per license (which is included in the Marketing and Technology Bundle) and an annual renewal fee of $300 per year for this software. The fee will be pro-rated for your first year of operation. For each year thereafter, the fee will be payable on June 1. New releases of the Software may be provided at additional cost and may be contingent upon execution of a new software license agreement by Franchisee. The Company reserves the right to assign its rights, title and interest in the Software to a third party designated by the Company or to replace the Software. In such event, Franchisee may be required to enter into a separate computer software license agreement specified by AmeriSpec or the third-party supplier of the specific Software. The Company has the right to designate a single source from whom Franchisee must purchase the Computer System, any software or hardware components thereof or associated service, and the Company or its affiliates may be that single source. Upon 60 days written notice, Franchisee will be required to use and, at the Company's discretion, pay for all future updates, supplements, and modifications to the Computer System.
- 9.13 Service Vehicle. Franchisee will have at least one AmeriSpec identified service vehicle in the Franchised Business. The vehicle must be white, red or navy blue (any exceptions must be approved by the Company) and identified with AmeriSpec approved graphics in accordance with the AmeriSpec® Vehicle Identity Program.
- 9.14 Compliance with System of Operation.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 47–172)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amerispec Inspection Services's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to use specific software systems as part of their franchise operations. These systems include the AmeriSpec Inspection Software (AIS) and the AmeriSpec Management System (AMS). The AIS is designed for home inspectors to collect data during inspections and generate reports. Franchisees must also sign the approved vendor's software license agreement for AIS. The initial license fee for AIS is $1,000 for the first year, included in the Marketing and Technology Bundle. After the first year, an annual service fee, which varies per license per inspector, is paid to the approved vendor.
The AMS is an online business management tool that centralizes needed information and automates processes. It enables Amerispec Inspection Services to market, schedule, and communicate with the franchisee's customers. Franchisees must sign a license agreement with Amerispec Inspection Services for the use of AMS. The initial license fee for AMS is $300, included in the Marketing and Technology Bundle, with an annual renewal fee of $300 per year, which is pro-rated for the first year of operation and payable on June 1st for subsequent years.
Amerispec Inspection Services may provide new software releases at an additional cost, contingent upon the franchisee signing a new software license agreement. Amerispec Inspection Services reserves the right to assign its rights to the software to a third party or replace the software, potentially requiring franchisees to enter into a separate license agreement with a third-party supplier. Franchisees are responsible for ensuring their computer systems are compatible with Amerispec Inspection Services' systems, maintaining a high-speed internet connection, and keeping the systems updated according to the Operations Manual. Amerispec Inspection Services may also require franchisees to electronically upload or transmit information periodically and can independently access sales information and other data produced by the computer system.