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ACE Handyman Services
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ACE Handyman Services

Backed by the Ace Hardware brand, multi-craft home repair for homeowners.

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Min. cash req.
$50K
Min. net worth
$150K
Franchise fee
$55K
Royalty rate
6%
Units open
145
Yrs. operating
28
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Overview

About ACE Handyman Services

Backed by the Ace Hardware brand, multi-craft home repair for homeowners. Founded in 1998, ACE Handyman Services has grown to 145 units across the United States: a mature franchise system with a clear playbook, national brand recognition, and dedicated franchisee support from day one.

The brand operates in home services, a category that benefits from homeowner spending on maintenance, which has grown every year since 2008.

With a 6% royalty and an initial franchise fee of $55K, the total investment is positioned for owners who value both an established system and fair economics. FDD available on request.

The model

How the business actually works.

01
Service territory model, so you own the customer relationships in your geography.
02
Recurring homeowner accounts built through quality work and consistent follow-through.
03
Field-based operations with low real-estate overhead, often van or home-office based.
04
Scale by adding technicians, not new locations.
Recognition
IFA
25+ Year Member
SBA
Approved System
FDD
Fully Disclosed
2026
FC Analysis
Favorable Royalty
Investment details

The full financial picture.

Initial franchise fee
$55K
Paid to the franchisor at signing. Grants territory rights and initial support.
Min. liquid cash required
$50K
Personal liquid capital verified before signing. Separate from any financing.
Min. net worth required
$150K
Total assets minus liabilities, verified through financial disclosure.
Estimated total investment
$105K – $252K
Includes fee, setup, equipment, improvements, and 3–6 months working capital.
Ongoing royalty
6% of gross revenue
Paid periodically. Covers ongoing support, systems, and brand development.
System size
145 active units
Active locations across the U.S., a measure of system maturity.
Years in franchising
28 years
Longer track record generally means lower risk.
SBA franchise eligible
Yes
Listed on the SBA Franchise Directory. Streamlines SBA 7(a) loan approval.

SBA financing available. Our funding partners pre-qualify you in 48 hours at no cost. You'll typically need 20–30% equity; SBA finances the rest.

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Training

No prior experience needed.

ACE Handyman Services invests heavily in franchisee preparation. Here's what the training journey looks like.

Before you open
Two weeks at HQ
Immersive training covers operations, management, marketing, and technology. You leave knowing exactly how to run the business before a single customer walks in.
Opening week
On-site corporate team
A support team arrives at your location for your first 1–2 weeks. They work alongside you through live operations, troubleshoot, and refine your team in real time.
Months 1–6
Weekly coaching calls
Your regional business coach checks in weekly during your first six months. No question is too small; this is the period where habits and routines are formed.
Ongoing
Field visits + annual summit
Quarterly field visits from your regional rep, plus an annual franchise conference that brings the full network together for training and peer learning.
Is this for you?

Ideal candidate profile.

Comfortable leading a small team (5–15 people)
Sales, ops, or management background helpful
Liquid capital matching the minimum cash req.
Owner-operator for at least the first 12 months
Interest in growing to multiple units over time
Strong desire to follow a proven operating system
What happens next

The path to opening day.

Today
Request info
Submit the form on this page. Takes 30 seconds.
Day 1–3
Discovery call
A Champs consultant and the franchisor team walk you through the model.
Day 7–14
Receive the FDD
Federal law requires 14 days before any signing, so read it carefully.
Day 14–30
Validation calls
Talk to 5–10 existing franchisees. Free, unfiltered, unscripted.
Day 30+
Discovery day & sign
Visit HQ, meet the team, sign the franchise agreement.
In the press

Recent company news.

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ACE Handyman Services announces expansion into 12 new U.S. markets
Franchise Times · Jun 2026
ACE Handyman Services named to the 2026 list of fastest-growing franchises
Entrepreneur · May 2026
ACE Handyman Services rolls out a new franchisee training and support platform
QSR Magazine · Apr 2026

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