Quick Verdict · who it fits
TCB AmeriSpec, LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale home services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$76K - $99K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$40K
Royalty (Item 6)
7% + 3% ad
System size (Item 20)
96
Agreement term
5 yrs
Years in business
3+ yrs
Item 3 litigation
None disclosed
Buyer qualifications
•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 7% + ad fund 3% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (7%)
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Ad fund (3%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
105
Total units open
5
Units opened last year
37
Units closed last year
-32 units
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Tcb Amerispec ranks against 251 Home Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
17th pct · of 251 peers
Franchise fee
25th pct · of 251 peers
System size
62nd pct · of 251 peers
Home Services industry averages
Avg investment
$155K - $287K
Avg franchise fee
$51K
Avg system size
150
Franchises analyzed
251
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tcb Amerispec | None | $40K | $76K - $99K | 7% | 96 |
| DdhSimilar price | Disclosed | $50K | $80K - $99K | 5–7% | 0 |
| BranchesBiggest system | Disclosed | $68K | $80K - $114K | 6% | 8,086 |
| CBDTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $20K | $154K - $511K | 7.25% | 84 |
Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
Brand Analysis
Home Instead's most recent Item 19 reports a $2.26M median across 603 franchised territories — among the highest senior-care AUVs disclosed. The low investment ($91K-$270K) makes the AUV-to-investment ratio one of the strongest in any franchise category.
Brand Analysis
Home service franchises offer lower overhead than restaurants and strong recession resistance. Compare investment costs, royalties, and territory sizes across plumbing, cleaning, restoration, lawn care, HVAC, and handyman brands.
Brand Analysis
HomeVestors' 2026 FDD reports a $287K median across 898 franchised territories — but the unit-economics story is unique: the franchisee buys houses, renovates, and resells. Revenue is one metric; capital deployment and inventory cycle are the real ones.
TCB AmeriSpec, LLC requires a $40,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $76,085–$99,110, per the most recent FDD on file.
No. TCB AmeriSpec, LLC does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% of Gross Receipts or $280/month minimum and an advertising fund contribution of 3% of Gross Receipts or $160/month minimum on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, TCB AmeriSpec, LLC has 96 total locations. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. TCB AmeriSpec, LLC does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, TCB AmeriSpec, LLC discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years, a transfer fee of $7,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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