Aire Serv franchise
Aire Serv installs, repairs and maintains heating and air conditioning systems for homes and businesses, along with indoor air quality services. It is part of Neighborly. At the end of 2025 there were 229 Aire Serv locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $114K–$272K
- Franchise fee
- $45,000
- Royalty
- 5–7%
- Locations, 2025
- 229+22 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchisor based in
- Waco, Texas
- Time to open
- About 30 days after training, 3 to 4 months after signing
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited protection
- Financing
- Some financing offered
From Aire Serv SPV LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a Aire Serv franchise costs
Opening one Aire Serv franchise costs an estimated $113,809 to $271,709. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Aire Serv SPV LLC, 2026 filing, page 40
Aire Serv franchise fee
The franchise fee is $45,000, for a territory of up to 100,000 people, plus $450 per additional 1,000 people. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Aire Serv SPV LLC, 2026 filing, page 23
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | A license fee of 5% to 7% of gross sales, with minimums, paid weekly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 3% of gross sales |
Source: Aire Serv SPV LLC, 2026 filing, page 27
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Aire Serv publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it gives 2025 average and median sales for 172 franchised businesses open the full year. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Aire Serv SPV LLC, 2026 filing, page 81
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 197 (−10) | 0 | 28 |
| 2024 | 208 (+11) | 0 | 21 |
| 2025 | 229 (+21) | 0 | 24 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Aire Serv SPV LLC, 2026 filing, page 83
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Aire Serv franchise questions
How long does it take to open a Aire Serv?
About 30 days after training, 3 to 4 months after signing, according to Aire Serv's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does Aire Serv help with financing?
Yes, in some cases. Aire Serv may finance part of the cost, such as the franchise fee, for qualified buyers; terms are in its filing.
Do Aire Serv franchisees get a protected territory?
Partly. You get some protection, but not an exclusive territory.
How long is a Aire Serv 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 Aire Serv growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 95 franchised locations opened and 73 closed or left, a net change of +10.6%.
Does Aire Serv say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it gives 2025 average and median sales for 172 franchised businesses open the full year. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Aire Serv based?
Aire Serv SPV LLC is based in Waco, Texas.