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AmeriSpec Home Inspection
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ServiceMaster merrily mows, scrubs, sprays, and trims. A giant in its industry, the company serves more than 10 million commercial and residential customers in the US and around the world with housecleaning, termite and pest control, landscape maintenance, and plumbing and drain services. Its best-known consumer brands include Merry Maids, Terminix, TruGreen LawnCare, and Rescue Rooter. The TruGreen Companies and ServiceMaster Clean provide similar services to commercial clients. Its AmeriSpec division provides home inspections, while American Home Shield provides warranty contracts for home systems and appliances. ServiceMaster was acquired by an investment firm for about $5.5 billion in July 2007.
AmeriSpec Home Inspection
3839 Forest Hill Irene Road
Memphis, TN 38125
888-327-0269
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1987 |
| Franchising since | 1988 |
| Can be run from home? | Yes |
| Number of employees needed | 1 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 1% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | No |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 234 | 87 | 0 |
| 2010 | 253 | 85 | 0 |
| 2009 | 255 | 85 | 0 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States, Canada
Costs
| Total Investment | $41,350 - $60,900 |
| Franchise Fee | $19,900 - $29,900 |
| Royalty Fee | 7% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $75,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $15,000 - $25,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Good customer skills
Willingness to follow a proven system
Attention to detail
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | Yes |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | Yes |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | Yes |
Financing Assistance
'Franchisor offers financing for vehicle as well as product and equipment packages; franchise fee discount available to veterans, women, and minorities; line of credit available
AmeriSpec Home Inspection
3839 Forest Hill Irene Road
Memphis, TN 38125
888-327-0269
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The ServiceMaster Company
ServiceMaster merrily mows, scrubs, sprays, and trims. A giant in its industry, the company serves more than 10 million commercial and residential customers in the US and around the world with housecleaning, termite and pest control, landscape maintenance, and plumbing and drain services. Its best-known consumer brands include Merry Maids, ...
| Company Type: | Private |
| Employees: | 32,000 |
| 1 Year Employee Growth: | - 17.9% |
| Executives: | J. Patrick (Pat) Spainhour, Chairman and CEOSteven B. (Steve) Bono, SVP Corporate CommunicationsSteven J. (Steve) Martin, SVP and CFO |
| Sales: | $3,429,100,000 |
| 1 Year Sales Growth: | 5.9% |
| Net Income: | $169,700,000 |
| 1 Year Net Income Growth: | - 14.7% |
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| Industries: | Commercial Cleaning & Facilities Management Services |
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| Top Competitors: | ABM IndustriesEcolabOrkin, Inc. |
AmeriSpec Home Inspection
3839 Forest Hill Irene Road
Memphis, TN 38125
888-327-0269
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