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Ace Handyman Services

Based on 2025 FDD · 4 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
67
B
Moderate-Low Risk
Composite score based on SBA default rate, unit growth, disclosure quality & investment efficiency.
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Total Investment Range$132K – $224K
MinMid: $178KMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$70K
Royalty Rate
6%
Ad Fund Rate
2%
Total Burden
8.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
367
+2 vs prior yr
Net Unit Growth
→ 0.7%
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
27.9%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
3.6 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
11.1%
vs ~7.2% industry avg
Median Revenue
$496K
Item 19 disclosed
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Estimated using sector-average margins. Actual franchise economics vary by location, operator, and market conditions.

Ace Handyman Services vs. Home Services Average

MetricAce Handyman ServicesHome Services Avg
SBA Default Rate11.1%▼4.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return27.9%▲22.3%
Total Investment$178K$145K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

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PatchMaster
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Limited Data
$124K–$134K
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Limited Data
$77K–$185K
PatchMaster
$123K – $158K
SM Clean L.L.C. d/b/a ServiceMaster® Plumbing
$124K – $134K
FIVE STAR PAINTING
$77K – $185K
Neat Method
$38K – $45K

Questions to Ask Before You Sign

5 data-driven questions every Ace Handyman Services franchise buyer should ask.

  1. 1.What is Ace Handyman Services's SBA default rate compared to its competitors?Learn more →
  2. 2.Does Ace Handyman Services disclose Item 19 financial performance representations?Learn more →
  3. 3.What is the net unit growth trend over the past 3 years?Learn more →
  4. 4.What is the franchisee termination and transfer rate per Item 20?Learn more →
  5. 5.What do the FDD litigation disclosures (Item 3) reveal about franchisor legal history?Learn more →
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