How much does a Ace Handyman Services franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $97,200–$226,000, including a $70,000 initial franchise fee.

Is a Ace Handyman Services franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Ace Handyman Services scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 2 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Ace Handyman Services franchise

Handyman Services · FDD 2026 · from public state filings

BDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.

★★★★☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 4/5

Investment

$97,200–$226,000

Total fees

8% of sales

Outlets

401

Closure signals

14 ceased, 10 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Ace Handyman Services worth it? How it compares to 29 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	8% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $97,200	cheaper than most (median $113,640)
Disclosure honesty	Grade B	more honest than 83% of home & trade services franchises
Closure rate	3.5% of outlets	about average
Disclosed lawsuits	2	about average

Benchmarked against every home & trade services franchise we've graded from public FDDs — the context the franchisor's pitch never gives you.

What their own earnings claim actually says

Discloses 309 reporting territories' 2025 financials by quartile. Single territories averaged $250K-$775K revenue; multi-territory groups $332K-$1.5M. Owner discretionary income ranged $3,994-$223,597. Excludes 40 new outlets, 34 non-reporting, 26 closures.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

26 territories closed in 2025; 10 terminations; varying closure rates suggest operational challenges.

Legal history (Item 3)

2 matters disclosed.

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Ace Handyman Services franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Ace Handyman Services franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $97,200–$226,000, including a $70,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Ace Handyman Services franchise owners make?: Discloses 309 reporting territories' 2025 financials by quartile. Single territories averaged $250K-$775K revenue; multi-territory groups $332K-$1.5M. Owner discretionary income ranged $3,994-$223,597. Excludes 40 new outlets, 34 non-reporting, 26 closures. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Ace Handyman Services franchise failure rate?: 26 territories closed in 2025; 10 terminations; varying closure rates suggest operational challenges.
Is a Ace Handyman Services franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Ace Handyman Services scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 8% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 2 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Ace Handyman Services or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.