Ace Handyman Services franchise
Ace Handyman Services handles home repairs and improvements with employee craftsmen rather than subcontractors, and is affiliated with Ace Hardware. Jobs skip the specialist trades like full plumbing and electrical work. At the end of 2025 there were 401 Ace Handyman Services locations in the US, 383 franchised and 18 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $132K–$226K
- Franchise fee
- $70,000
- Royalty
- 6%
- Locations, 2025
- 401+78 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchising since
- 2001
- Franchisor based in
- Lakewood, Colorado
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Protected territory
- Financing
- None offered
From Ace Handyman Franchising, Inc’s 2026 filing.
How much a Ace Handyman Services franchise costs
Opening one Ace Handyman Services business costs an estimated $132,200 to $226,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Ace Handyman Franchising, Inc, 2026 filing, page 21
Ace Handyman Services franchise fee
The franchise fee is $70,000, for a territory of up to 70,000 households, plus $1 per extra household ($35,000 for a mini territory). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Ace Handyman Franchising, Inc, 2026 filing, page 15
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 6% of gross revenues, paid monthly, reconciled each year against minimum revenue requirements. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | A national brand fee of 2% of gross revenues. |
Source: Ace Handyman Franchising, Inc, 2026 filing, page 16
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Ace Handyman Services publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it reports 2025 revenue for franchised territories open at least 12 months. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Ace Handyman Franchising, Inc, 2026 filing, page 49
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 367 (+62) | 12 | 20 |
| 2024 | 369 (+2) | 18 | 33 |
| 2025 | 383 (+14) | 18 | 26 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Ace Handyman Franchising, Inc, 2026 filing, page 61
How Ace Handyman Services compares
Of the 5 handyman franchises on this site, Ace Handyman Services is the 2nd cheapest to open and the largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Ace Handyman Services | Typical handyman |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $132K | $133K |
| Royalty | 6% | 6% |
| Closed or left per year | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | +25.6% | +25.6% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 5 of 5 |
Typical is the median across the 5 brands in handyman franchises.
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Ace Handyman Services franchise questions
Does Ace Handyman Services help with financing?
No. Ace Handyman Services does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do Ace Handyman Services franchisees get a protected territory?
Yes. Ace Handyman Services assigns a protected territory where it won't open or license another location while you meet the agreement's terms.
How long is a Ace Handyman Services franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Ace Handyman Services growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 157 franchised locations opened and 79 closed or left, a net change of +25.6%. About 7.5% of locations closed or left each year. That is in line with the 7.5% typical for handyman franchises.
How does Ace Handyman Services compare with other handyman franchises?
Of the 5 handyman franchises here, Ace Handyman Services is the 2nd cheapest to open (low end $132K against a $133K median) and the largest by number of locations. Its 6% royalty is in line with the 6% median.
Does Ace Handyman Services say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it reports 2025 revenue for franchised territories open at least 12 months. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Ace Handyman Services based?
Ace Handyman Franchising, Inc is based in Lakewood, Colorado and the brand has sold franchises since 2001.