1. The company’s position
in the industry -
No other franchise has performed more inspections than AmeriSpec.
AmeriSpec business owners have performed approximately 1.5 million home inspections
since 1988. This experience in the home inspection industry is a direct
result of
our time tested and proven business operating system coupled with continuous
innovation. AmeriSpec is Number One in North America.
2. What is the current satisfaction level of the franchisees?
AmeriSpec has realized a 99.6% franchisee renewal rate average
over the last four years. These satisfied franchisees follow the operating
system,
renew
their franchise agreement after the original term and many also re-affirm
their original decision by making an additional territory purchase.
20% of the business
owners in the U.S. have purchased a second franchise and 6% own 3 or
more. Satisfied business owners recognize a long term, mutually beneficial
partnership
with AmeriSpec.
3. Can the level of support be substantiated?
Support must first be quantified with personnel, then by the
number and quality of programs available. AmeriSpec currently has 45 employees,
25 of whom
are in seven key departments within the franchise support function
for US owners. This equates to an average support ratio of one person
for
every 9 US franchisees.
Within this support framework, each business owner is assigned
a dedicated Business Consultant. This affords each franchisee a single
point of
contact who is trained to provide support in the business management,
technology
and marketing aspects of the business. Support is further extended
through a private intranet site that permits 24 hour communication
to occur owner
to owner and from owners to the corporate staff.
Home Inspection Services are one of the country's hottest
growth industries
Find out why AmeriSpec conducts
more than 150,000 inspections annually and is Number One in North America. Smart entrepreneurs have found
that AmeriSpec's
proven technical, marketing, risk and business management training,
and the proprietary technology tools, software and marketing programs
are
beneficial in building a successful career in the home inspection
industry.
Support starts with a designated territory and two weeks of
hands-on and classroom training. This is followed with the exclusive AmeriSpec
Smart
Start 27-week business start-up program. Additionally, easy to follow
local and
national marketing plans are crafted each year to facilitate continued
growth.
Financing: In-House
AmeriSpec, is a division of ServiceMaster which currently provides outsourcing services through a network of over 5,500 company-owned and franchised service centers and business units operating under leading brands which include Terminix, TruGreen, ServiceMaster Clean, American Home Shield, AmeriSpec, Merry Maids and Furniture Medic.
AmeriSpec offers locations in both small and large markets. Franchise fees run from $19,900 to $29,900.
