HVAC Service Franchise · FDD 2026 · from public state filings
BDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$113,809–$271,709
Total fees
8% of sales
Outlets
229
Closure signals
4 ceased, 15 terminated
Lawsuits
2
What their own earnings claim actually says
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.
Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)
4 ceased operations 2025; 24 total closures in reporting period. 15 terminations, 18 transfers suggest moderate franchisee turnover.
Legal history (Item 3)
2 matters disclosed.
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The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $113,809–$271,709, including a $45,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Aire Serv franchise owners make?
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. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Aire Serv franchise failure rate?
4 ceased operations 2025; 24 total closures in reporting period. 15 terminations, 18 transfers suggest moderate franchisee turnover.
Is a Aire Serv franchise worth it?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Aire Serv 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: MN CARDS 36177-202604-02 (Clean FDD 2026). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Aire Serv or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.