AIRE SERV
Aire Serv franchises specialize in installing, maintaining, and repairing residential and commercial heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC), and indoor air quality equipment, as well as selling and servicing water-based heating systems and related products. The business model involves offering startup franchises or conversions of existing HVAC businesses, providing franchisees with operational support under the Aire Serv brand. They target both residential homeowners and commercial customers needing HVAC services and solutions.
Franchise Costs
7% license fee (royalty, tiered down to 5% at higher sales) + 2% MAP fee (brand fund) + $350-450/mo call center + $90/mo software system + $30-200/mo QuickBooks.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 158 franchised businesses in operation and reported sales for the entire Reporting Period (January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024).
* Weighted average gross revenue derived from combining the average gross sales of the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quartiles based on their respective unit counts, which confirms the overall average gross sales provided for 100% of reporting businesses. Revenue top quartile is the average for the 1st quartile. Revenue bottom quartile is the average for the 4th quartile. No profit or expense data was provided to calculate profit metrics.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How AIRE SERV Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AIRE SERV Current | N/A | $45K | 7.0% | 208 |
| 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 130 franchises | $144K – $289K | $53K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 130 Home Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+27 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for AIRE SERV franchisees (2010 – 2025)
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
290 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Lawsuits initiated by the franchisor against franchisees in fiscal year 2024.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a AIRE SERV franchise is $1,638,144. The median revenue is $1,084,793.
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