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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.
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Franchise Costs
5% to 7% royalty + 2% ad fund + $739.95 - $741.95/mo technology and support fees
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 172 franchised businesses in operation and reported sales for all of the Reporting Period (Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025)
* Weighted average gross revenue calculated from the sum of (units in each quartile * average gross sales for that quartile) divided by total units: ((43 * $4,093,185) + (43 * $1,414,426) + (43 * $576,772) + (43 * $161,062)) / 172 total units = $1,561,361.25. Median gross revenue is directly from the '100%' group median in the table. Revenue top quartile is the average gross sales for the 1st Quartile. Revenue bottom quartile is the average gross sales for the 4th Quartile.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $1,561,361
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Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
AIRE SERV Current | $95K – $201K | $45K | 5.0% | 229 |
| MERRY MAIDS | $127K – $166K | $55K | 7.0% | 933 |
| HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES | $136K – $164K | $118K | 10.0% | 672 |
| MOSQUITO AUTHORITY | $54K – $128K | $45K | 10.0% | 546 |
| Culligan | $130K – $814K | $40K | 2.0% | 460 |
| MOSQUITO JOE | $150K – $192K | $43K | 10.0% | 415 |
Home Services Average 137 franchises | $143K – $271K | $52K | 6.9% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 137 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
+29 more states
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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.
98 SBA loans on record
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214 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Unlock contactsDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
One lawsuit to enforce dispute resolution procedures and one suit to enforce a covenant not-to-compete.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a AIRE SERV franchise ranges from $94,600 to $201,000. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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