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Ace Handyman vs Aire Serv — which franchise is the better buy?

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	Ace Handyman	Aire Serv
Disclosure honesty	B	B
Investment from	$97,200	$113,809
Total fees	8%	8%
Outlets	401	229
Lawsuits	2	2

Ace Handyman: what their numbers say

309 territories (2025) reported. Single territories averaged $250K-$775K revenue; multi-territory operators $332K-$1.5M. Owner discretionary income $3K-$223K. 26 territories closed in 2025.

Aire Serv: what their numbers say

2025 data from 172 operating franchises (Jan-Dec). Top 10% averaged $6.5M gross sales; median all franchises $944K. 24 closures during period, none under 12 months. Average initial fee paid $68,685.

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