AmeriSpec Inspection Services franchise
2025 filing · April 30, 2025
AmeriSpec Inspection Services at a glance
A home inspection business inspecting residential and commercial properties for buyers, sellers and agents. At the end of 2024 there were 105 AmeriSpec Inspection Services locations in the US, all franchised.
The business
- Franchisor
- TCB AmeriSpec, LLC
- The company that sells the franchises
- Franchising since
- 1988
- 37 years of selling franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Cordova, Tennessee
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $76K–$93K
- Fee, build-out and opening working capital
- Franchise fee
- $40,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- 7% + minimum
- The greater of 7% of monthly gross receipts or $280 a month
- Brand fund
- Yes
- 3% of monthly gross receipts or $160 a month, whichever is more (no minimum in the first 90 days)
- Agreement length
- 5 years
- Franchisor financing
- Introductions to lenders
Where it is
- US locations, 2024
- 105
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 105
- Company-owned
- 0
Support and records
From TCB AmeriSpec, LLC’s 2025 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Where it ranks
AmeriSpec Inspection Services among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | AmeriSpec Inspection Services | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $84,473 | Costs less than 91% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $40,000 | Lower than 46% of franchises |
| RoyaltyShare of sales paid to the franchisor | 7% | Higher than 70% of brands with a set rate |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 105 | More than 77% of franchises |
How much a AmeriSpec Inspection Services franchise costs
Opening one AmeriSpec Inspection Services costs an estimated $76,085 to $92,860. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital. It is one of the low-cost franchises.
The biggest costs are initial franchise fee ($40,000) and additional funds (3 months) ($20,000 to $25,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | ||
| Marketing and Technology Bundle | $3,900 | ||
| Uniforms | $200 | ||
| Equipment | $1,500 | $4,100 | |
| Computer Equipment and Services | $1,100 | $1,300 | |
| Internet Connection | $135 | $450 | |
| Service Vehicle Expenses | $1,650 | $4,000 | |
| Opening Promotional Expenses | $1,500 | $2,000 | |
| Travel and Living Expenses While Training | $2,150 | $5,710 | |
| Insurance | $3,950 | $6,200 | |
| Additional Funds (3 Months) | $20,000 | $25,000 | |
| Total | $76,085 | $92,860 | |
Source: TCB AmeriSpec, LLC, 2025 filing, page 18
AmeriSpec Inspection Services franchise fee
The franchise fee is $40,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: TCB AmeriSpec, LLC, 2025 filing, page 13
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | The greater of 7% of monthly gross receipts or $280 a month. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 3% of monthly gross receipts or $160 a month, whichever is more (no minimum in the first 90 days). |
| AIS Software Services Fee | $600-$800 annually (varies per inspector license) |
| Additional Training Fee | $75 to $1,200 per person |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: TCB AmeriSpec, LLC, 2025 filing, pages 14 and 15
Other fees as filed, from page 16. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures AmeriSpec Inspection Services does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: TCB AmeriSpec, LLC, 2025 filing, page 39
SBA loans to AmeriSpec Inspection Services franchisees
Lenders approved one SBA 7(a) loan for a AmeriSpec Inspection Services franchisee in 2021, for $768K. It hasn’t been paid off or charged off yet.
A charged-off loan is one written off as uncollectible. See SBA franchise loans for how 7(a) and 504 loans work.
Source: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan data, as of September 30, 2026
How AmeriSpec Inspection Services compares
Of the 324 business services franchises on this site, AmeriSpec Inspection Services is the 160th cheapest to open and the 79th largest by number of locations.
| Figure | AmeriSpec Inspection Services | Typical business services brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $76K | $77K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $93K | $136K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $40K | $45K | $40K |
| Royalty | 7% | 7% | 6% |
| US locations | 105 | 32 | 21 |
| Change in franchised locations, 0 yrs | −43.5% | +3.8% | – |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 187 of 324 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 324 brands in business services franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 158 (−28) | 0 |
| 2023 | 142 (−16) | 0 |
| 2024 | 105 (−37) | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: home-based franchises and franchise failure rates.
Source: TCB AmeriSpec, LLC, 2025 filing, page 40
Who owns AmeriSpec Inspection Services?
AmeriSpec Inspection Services franchises are sold by TCB AmeriSpec, LLC. It is a subsidiary of TCB Services Holdings, LLC.
AmeriSpec Inspection Services is one of the 3 TCB Services brands here.
From TCB AmeriSpec, LLC’s 2025 filing, page 8.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | None. The filing says no litigation has to be disclosed. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: TCB AmeriSpec, LLC, 2025 filing, litigation on page 13, bankruptcy on page 13
AmeriSpec Inspection Services filings
The figures on this page come from TCB AmeriSpec, LLC’s 2025 filing, issued April 30, 2025, on record with the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 filing | April 30, 2025 | Minnesota | Costs, fees and locations, 2022–2024 |
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