ONE HOUR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING;
One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning franchises provide residential and light commercial HVAC services, including air conditioning and heating maintenance, repairs, equipment replacement, indoor air quality services like duct cleaning, and related services, excluding industrial and new construction work. The business model involves operating under a standardized system with proprietary marks, operations manuals, training, and support from the franchisor, targeting homeowners and small commercial properties (under 10,000 sq. ft. single tenant or 5,000 sq. ft. office spaces) seeking prompt and reliable heating and cooling solutions.
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Overview
Financial Requirements
6% royalty (min $1,500/mo whichever greater) + tiered brand fund starting at 1.5% of gross revenue + $100/mo technology fee (up to $300/mo)
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 86 franchisees that were in operation for the entire 2024 fiscal year, as reported in Tables 1 and 2.
* Overall average gross revenue per franchisee is taken from the 'TOTALS' row of Table 2, column 'Average Gross Revenue for Franchisees in Group (3)'. Quartile revenues are taken from the respective quartile rows in the same column. Median gross revenue is taken from the 'TOTALS' row of Table 2, column 'Median Gross Revenue of Franchisees in Group (4)'.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How ONE HOUR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING; Compares to Other Home Services Franchises
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 78% of Home Services franchises
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Home Services
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ONE HOUR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING; Current | $85K - $205K | $43K | 6.0% | 411 |
| 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 129 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 129 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
+22 more states
Franchisee Contacts
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily franchisor-initiated actions against former franchisees for breach of contract, enforcement of covenants-not-to-compete, trademark infringement, unfair competition, and collections; also includes franchisee-initiated suits for breach of contract, declaratory judgment, and related claims.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a ONE HOUR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING; franchise?
The total initial investment to open a ONE HOUR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING; franchise ranges from $84,570 to $204,824. This includes a franchise fee of $43,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
How much revenue does a ONE HOUR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING; franchise make?
According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a ONE HOUR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING; franchise is $3,838,222. The median revenue is $2,226,902.
How many ONE HOUR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING; franchise locations are there?
As of the 2025 FDD, ONE HOUR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING; has 411 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2003.
Is ONE HOUR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING; a good franchise to buy?
ONE HOUR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING; shows several positive indicators: established brand with 411+ locations, transparent financial performance data (Item 19). 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.
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