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ONE HOUR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING;

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.

Since 2003Construction & Home ImprovementColumbia, MDAuthority Brands, Inc. (indirect parent; ultimate majority owner: Funds advised by Apax Partners, LLP)www.onehourheatandair.com
Item 19 Available

Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.

Overview

Investment
$84,570 - $204,824
Franchise Fee
$43,000
Locations
411

Financial Requirements

Franchise Fee$43,000
Initial Investment Range$84,570 - $204,824
Royalty Rate6.00%
Brand Fund1.50%
Fixed Monthly Fees$100 - $300

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

Franchise Locations411
Corporate Locations28
States Operating38
Franchising Since2003
FDD Year2025

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue
$3,838,222
Median Gross Revenue
$2,226,902
Top Quartile Revenue
$10,195,386
Bottom Quartile Revenue
$385,187

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
FranchiseInvestment RangeFranchise FeeRoyaltyLocations
ONE HOUR AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING;
Current
$85K - $205K$43K6.0%411
MERRY MAIDS$127K - $166K$55K7.0%933
HOLIDAY LIGHTING HEROES$150K - $177K$127K10.0%653
SIGN GYPSIES$4K - $5K$1KN/A587
MOSQUITO AUTHORITY$54K - $128K$45K10.0%546
Culligan$130K - $814K$40K2.0%460
Home Services Average
129 franchises
$144K - $289K$53K7.0%-

* 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

Top States by Outlet Count
1FL
70
2TX
29
3NC
26
4NY
22
5PA
21
6MN
20
7SC
19
8GA
18
9AZ
18
10OH
18
11IL
18
12VA
17
13TN
12
14MD
12
15AL
10

+22 more states

Franchisee Contacts

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Litigation Cases5

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)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
11
Non-Renewals
3
Reacquired by Franchisor
0
Ceased Operations (Other)
2
System Transfers
24
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New Franchises
28

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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