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AIRE SERV

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.

229locations
$95K–$201K
Since 1992
ServicesWaco, TXNeighborly Assetco LLCwww.aireserv.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$45,000
Initial Investment
$94,600 – $201,000
Royalty Rate
5.00%
Brand Fund
2.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$73,999 – $74,199

5% to 7% royalty + 2% ad fund + $739.95 - $741.95/mo technology and support fees

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$1,561,361.25
Median Gross Revenue
$944,801
Top Quartile Revenue
$4,093,185
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$161,062

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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How AIRE SERV Compares

Key Insights

  • Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Home Services
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
AIRE SERV
Current
$95K – $201K$45K5.0%229
MERRY MAIDS$127K – $166K$55K7.0%933
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES$136K – $164K$118K10.0%672
MOSQUITO AUTHORITY$54K – $128K$45K10.0%546
Culligan$130K – $814K$40K2.0%460
MOSQUITO JOE$150K – $192K$43K10.0%415
Home Services Average
137 franchises
$143K – $271K$52K6.9%

* 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

Top States
1TX
32
2FL
20
3NC
17
4GA
13
5VA
11
6TN
11
7MO
9
8OH
8
9CA
7
10IN
7
11IL
7
12AL
6
13NY
6
14WI
6
15AZ
6

+29 more states

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SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for AIRE SERV franchisees (20102025)

Total Loans
98
Average Loan
$231,265
Total Volume
$22.7M
Default Rate
8.2%

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 lawsuit to enforce dispute resolution procedures and one suit to enforce a covenant not-to-compete.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
15
Non-Renewals
5
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
4
Transfers
18
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
33

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.