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ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES

ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES

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.

383locations
$132K–$226K
Since 2001
ServicesLakewood, COAce Hardware Corporationwww.AceHandymanServices.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$70,000
Initial Investment
$132,200 – $226,000
Royalty Rate
6.00%
Brand Fund
2.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$599 – $1,200

6% royalty + 2% national brand fee + $599-$1200/mo software and internet fees

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$473,920.87
Top Quartile Revenue
$775,337
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$250,699
Average Net Profit
$32,984.55
Average Gross Profit
$234,995.69

Data Based On: Data extracted from Item 19 for 77 Single Reporting Territories, which represent individual franchise units, open for the full year 2025 and reported in Tables 1-4, grouped into four quartiles.

* Financial performance data was extracted for 'Single Reporting Territories' as they represent individual franchise unit performance. Data from 'Multi-Territory Reporting Groups' was excluded as it represents aggregated data per operator group, not per individual unit. Calculated weighted average gross revenue using data from 77 Single Reporting Territories across four quartiles (19 units in Q1, 19 in Q2, 19 in Q3, 20 in Q4): (19 * $775,337 + 19 * $533,854 + 19 * $347,542 + 20 * $250,699) / 77 = $473,920.87. Calculated weighted average gross profit: (19 * $382,146 + 19 * $255,343 + 19 * $190,183 + 20 * $118,445) / 77 = $234,995.69. 'Owner Discretionary Income' was used for average_net_profit: (19 * $49,793 + 19 * $40,188 + 19 * $39,489 + 20 * $3,994) / 77 = $32,984.55. Revenue top quartile refers to the average total revenue of the top quartile ($775,337). Revenue bottom quartile refers to the average total revenue of the bottom quartile ($250,699). Best guess profit low is the average 'Owner Discretionary Income' for the bottom quartile ($3,994). Best guess profit high is the average 'Owner Discretionary Income' for the top quartile ($49,793).

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $473,921

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ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES Franchise Analysis

Picture this: a home-based handyman business powered by the trusted Ace Hardware name, where you manage repairs without needing a toolbox background. Item 19 delivers median revenue insights across mature locations, while a robust SBA lending history underscores franchisee financing success. Does this setup deliver reliable returns in a booming home services market, or reveal hidden hurdles?

Item 7 outlines the initial investment from $132,200 to $226,000, covering the $70,000 franchise fee, vehicles, tools, insurance, and three months' working capital—ideal for home-based ops in territories of 70,000-100,000 households. Ongoing fees hit 6% royalty plus 2% brand fund, plus $599 monthly software and $125 recruiting in year one, keeping costs predictable. Item 19 shines with average gross sales of $473,921, and estimated owner profits ranging $3,994 to $49,793 based on financial performance representations—highlighting variability but potential for six figures at top end after expenses.

System health looks stable with 383 franchise locations (up 4% from 369 in 2024) and 18 corporates, fueled by 32 projected new units and 19 transfers. Low attrition at 10 terminations and 2 non-renewals signals owner satisfaction, backed by 98 SBA loans averaging $154,530 with just 3.1% default rate—far below industry norms. For buyers eyeing services, this Ace-backed model offers scalable growth via tech and brand pull, though wide profit spreads mean vetting territory and ops execution is key to hitting upper performance.

Analysis based on the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES Compares

FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES
Current
$132K – $226K$70K6.0%383
MERRY MAIDS$127K – $166K$55K7.0%933
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES$136K – $164K$118K10.0%672
MOSQUITO AUTHORITY$39K – $129K$45K10.0%521
Culligan$130K – $816K$41K2.0%438
ONE HOUR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING;$143K – $287K$43K6.0%418
Home Services Average
139 franchises
$142K – $272K$52K6.8%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 139 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
43
2FL
43
3GA
22
4MI
20
5MD
15
6NC
15
7CA
14
8TN
14
9NJ
13
10PA
12
11OH
12
12IL
12
13MA
11
14SC
11
15VA
11

+34 more states

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SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES franchisees (20202025)

Total Loans
98
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.

98 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

214 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

214 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases2

One case involved a consumer action alleging defective work and misleading franchisor-franchisee relationships. The other was a trademark dispute where the franchisor and franchisees were sued for using a similar mark.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
10
Non-Renewals
2
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
14
Transfers
19
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
32

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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.