How many ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES has 383 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2001.

Can you get an SBA loan for a ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES franchises. Historical data shows 98 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES franchisees, with an average loan amount of $154,530. The historical default rate is 3.1%.

Is ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES a good franchise to buy?

ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES shows several positive indicators: established brand with 383+ locations, low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES

FDD Year:

Ace Handyman Services franchises provide high-quality handyman, repair, and maintenance services for residential and commercial properties using the ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES brand and proprietary system, including basic services in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, drywall, painting, flooring, landscaping, and miscellaneous repairs. Franchisees operate from a home-based office in protected territories of 70,000 to 100,000 households (or smaller Mini territories), leveraging technology without needing prior construction experience. The business model targets urban and suburban residential and commercial customers seeking reliable services during normal business hours.

383

Locations

$132K–$226K

Investment

Since 2001

Franchising

ServicesLakewood, COAce Hardware Corporationwww.AceHandymanServices.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$70,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$132,200 – $226,000

Low: $132,200High: $226,000

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$599 – $724

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + 2% brand fund + $599/mo software + $125/mo recruiting (1st year)

How ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES Current	$132K – $226K	$70K	6.0%	383
MERRY MAIDS	$127K – $166K	$55K	7.0%	933
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES	$150K – $177K	$127K	10.0%	653
SIGN GYPSIES	$4K – $5K	$1K	N/A	587
MOSQUITO AUTHORITY	$54K – $128K	$45K	10.0%	546
Culligan	$130K – $814K	$40K	2.0%	460
Home Services Average 133 franchises	$143K – $287K	$53K	7.0%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 133 Home Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1TX

2FL

3GA

4MI

5MD

6NC

7CA

8TN

9NJ

10PA

11OH

12IL

13MA

14SC

15VA

+34 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES franchisees (2020 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$154,530

Total Volume

$15.1M

Default Rate

3.1%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

214 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

214 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES franchise ranges from $132,200 to $226,000. This includes a franchise fee of $70,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.