What does the Technology Fee cover for an Amerispec Inspection Services franchise?
Amerispec_Inspection_Services Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Name of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology Fee | $55 per month | Monthly | Payable to us to help cover the costs of the AMS software license and other software and technology costs incurred by us. For the AMS software, we charge an initial license fee of $300 that is included in the Marketing and Technology Bundle. We may increase this fee from time to time, but in no event will the fee exceed $150 per month. |
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 14–18)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Amerispec Inspection Services's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Technology Fee is $55 per month. This fee is payable to Amerispec Inspection Services and helps cover the costs of the AMS software license, as well as other software and technology costs incurred by the company. The initial license fee for the AMS software is $300, and it is included in the Marketing and Technology Bundle.
This means that as an Amerispec Inspection Services franchisee, you will be required to pay $55 monthly to help maintain the technology infrastructure. This fee contributes to the costs associated with the AMS software license and other technological resources that Amerispec Inspection Services provides. The initial $300 license fee for the AMS software is bundled with marketing and technology expenses at the outset.
It is important to note that Amerispec Inspection Services may increase the Technology Fee from time to time. However, the FDD states that the fee will not exceed $150 per month. This provides a limit to how much the fee can increase, giving franchisees some assurance about potential future costs. Franchisees should factor this monthly fee into their operating expenses and be aware of the potential for increases, although capped at $150 per month.