Priority development : Canada, United States
Countries/Regions already covered : Canada, United States

According to Bond's 2004 Franchise Guide, there are 2,069 franchise companies offering opportunities in the US and an additional 306 in Canada for a total of 2,375 companies offering franchises to potential entrepreneurs. Given the numbers, how can a potential franchisee evaluate the options? It's simple: narrow the field to include established and well-recognized companies with a proven history of success.

In Entrepreneur Magazine's 2004 Franchise 500 rankings, AmeriSpec achieved the #117 rank overall. Additionally, AmeriSpec ranked #25 in the Top 101 Home-based Franchises category, #29 in the Top Low-Cost Franchises category and #92 among America's Top Global Franchises. Also in 2004 - in Bonds Top 100 Franchises - AmeriSpec was listed among the top 54 Service Based franchise opportunities.

AmeriSpec was incorporated in 1987 in Orange County, CA and began offering home inspection franchises in 1988. Since its inception, AmeriSpec has conducted in excess of 1.5 million inspections. In 1996, AmeriSpec joined ServiceMaster's Consumer Service Division as a wholly owned subsidiary of American Home Shield, the oldest and largest provider of home warranty contracts. Today, over 350 independently owned and operated businesses conduct in excess of 150,000 AmeriSpec inspections annually in the U.S. and Canada.

Home inspection service

Training
AmeriSpec offers extensive training to its franchisee owners. Our initial training covers the technical, business management and technology aspects necessary to open and grow your home inspection franchise.
With a state-of-the-art training facility, the two week Management Institute, and the annual ongoing training support options, you'll discover the benefits of our experience.

Support
Smart entrepreneurs have found that AmeriSpec's proven technical, marketing, risk and business management training, along with 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.

Business Experience:
- Industry experience
- General business experience
- Marketing skills

AmeriSpec Home Inspection Services
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889 Ridge Lake Blvd. - TN 38120 - Memphis - United States