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AmeriSpec Home Inspection Service

AMERISPEC delivers productivity enhancing tools to our owners like feature-rich personal Websites, branded email accounts, secure web delivery for reports and contact management software specifically designed to manage a home inspection business. A private intranet permits two-way communication with and among our owners. Consider our extensive training, the acclaimed and recognized 'AMERISPEC REPORT,' our on-going educational support and the package is complete.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1987

Franchising Since:

1988

IFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	387	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
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Total Operating Units:	387	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	313	80.9%	In 48 States
Canada:	74	19.1%	In 8 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	387	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. California	40
2. Florida	26
3. Illinois	17

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$40K
Cash Investment:	$10-15K
Total Investment:	$37.3-67.5K
Average Total Investment:	$52K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$20-30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	7%
Average Royalty:	7%
Advertising Fee:	3%

Average Number of Employees:

1 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

N/A

Preferred Sites:

Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	45
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	Yes
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Memphis, TN	2 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	1
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	1
Asian-American:	1
Hispanic:	3
Native American:	0
Other:	2 Women
Specific Minority:	Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

IFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: