Concept Description
Aire Serv is a leading national heating and cooling franchise with a primary focus on helping our franchisees meet and exceed their financial, professional and personal goals. As part of Neighborly community of home service brands, our expertise lies in providing exactly the right tools, support and environment to turn those goals and dreams into a reality.
The heating and cooling business is an $82 billion industry with a 4.0% annual growth rate in the last 5 years (Ibisworld.com). It’s a solid, necessity-based business with ongoing consumer demand.
At Aire Serv, we don’t just provide residential and commercial heating and air conditioning services; we make people’s lives easier. Better. With more than 200 locations throughout the United States and Canada, Aire Serv is a trusted name in the field of heating and air conditioning installation, maintenance, and repair. We are proud of our reputation for putting clients first and getting the job done right the first time, every time.
The Neighborly Approach
- A long tradition of treating people and their homes the right way has given our companies a reputation of quality and respect
- Menu pricing guides help you price your services for maximum profitability
- Our marketing programs make it easier to become visible to prospective customers (and stay there)
- Our support team and network of franchise owners can assist you with running a great business
- We work with you to grow your business, so you work ON it and not IN it
- The right uniform. It’s clean. It’s pressed. It’s what customers expect from a professional
- Our unique vehicle wraps help you get noticed
Testimonials
“Aire Serv provides the network, systems, and processes I need for success.” – Sarah Boyce Newark, Delaware
Publicity
A Reputation That Speaks for Itself
With a low franchise fee and a catchy name in a growing, high gross margin industry segment, Aire Serv franchises are popping up around the country and making headlines.
Accolades
ENTREPRENEUR FRANCHISE 500®
RANKED
2022, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010
ENTREPRENEUR FRANCHISE 500®
RANKED #1 IN HVAC/DUCT-CLEANING SERVICES FRANCHISES
2022
ENTREPRENEUR FRANCHISE 500®
TOP FRANCHISES FOR VETERANS
2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
ENTREPRENEUR FRANCHISE 500®
FASTEST-GROWING FRANCHISES
2022
ENTREPRENEUR FRANCHISE 500®
TOP GLOBAL FRANCHISES
2022
ENTREPRENEUR FRANCHISE 500®
TOP FRANCHISES FOR LESS THAN $150,000
2022
FRANCHISE BUSINESS REVIEW
TOP FRANCHISES SATISFACTION AWARD
2022 (7 years named), 2021, 2020, 2019
FRANCHISE BUSINESS REVIEW
TOP RECESSION-PROOF FRANCHISE
2021, 2020
FRANCHISE BUSINESS REVIEW
TOP LOW-COST FRANCHISE
2021, 2020, 2019
FRANCHISE BUSINESS REVIEW
TOP HOME-BASED FRANCHISES
2020
FRANCHISE BUSINESS REVIEW
ROCK STAR FRANCHISE OWNERS
2020 (The Bramble’s), 2019 (Lee Downing)
FRANCHISE TIMES
TOP 200+
2020, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011
FRANCHISE TIMES
TOP 400+
2021
FRANCHISE HELP
PROFITABILITY BRONZE AWARD
2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
Unit Option
Single, Multiple
Background
FDD Franchised Units: 206
Corporate Owned Units: 0
Projected New Units: 19
Year Established: 1992
First Year Franchised: 1992
Type of Business: Franchise
Hours of Operation: Regular Business Hours
Number of Employees: Small (1-5)
History:
A nationally renowned HVAC franchise, Aire Serv has provided expert heating and cooling services since 1992. The customer trust and established systems we’ve built over the decades help our franchise owners stand out from competitors in the growing HVAC industry. Aire Serv has over 200 locations in the United States and Canada.
Availability
Territories: United States, Canada: Registered
Financials
Liquidity: $30,000
*Investment Range: $113,308 - $271,708
Franchise Fee: $45,000
Royalty: 5-7%
Royalty Description: 5% to 7% of Gross Sales except for Specialty Services and “roll-in” sales. $0 - $899,999 IS 7%; $900,000 - $1,799,999 IS 6%; $1,800,000 and over IS 5%. In addition, minimum license fees apply.
Advertising: Local: Not to exceed 3% of Gross Sales.
National Advertising: 2% of Gross Sales except for Specialty Services and “roll-in” sales.
Ramp-Up: 4 to 6 months
Passive Ownership: Semi- passive after 1 year
Passive Ownership means the owner is working 15 hours or less per week in the business.
Available Discounts
- Veterans
Discount Description: As a member of the International Franchise Association (“IFA”), we participate in the IFA’s VetFran Program. If you are a United States or Canadian honorably discharged veteran who meets our qualifications for purchasing a franchise, we will discount the Minimum Initial Franchise Fee ($40,000) by 15%.
Training, Support and Assistance
Co-Operative Advertising: N/A
Site Selection Assistance: Available
Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A
Length of Training: Approximately 8.5 to 12.5 days
Training Description:
Training
We realize you have a business to run, and our comprehensive initial and ongoing training programs help you feel confident and comfortable as you begin your franchise ownership journey. We set ourselves apart by offering continuous support and training in many areas, including:
Onboarding and Training
- Extensive Sure Start onboarding process including 6 – 8 weeks of systems and business training
- A mix of self-paced and collaborative online learning
- One week of classroom-style business training building on Sure Start
- Individually tailored strategic budgeting, marketing, and operational planning
Ongoing Learning Opportunities
- Numerous annual training opportunities
- System-wide and regional meetings
- All-day training events, weekly webinars, and more
- Shadow successful owners and learn from their systems and procedures
Operational and Marketing Tools:
Marketing
The success of your franchise is highly dependent upon your ability to reach new prospects, convert them into customers, and retain them as valued clients for years to come. That means having marketing strategies in place that draw the right customers to you and help you win and sustain their business.
Our robust marketing system is designed to promote your heating and cooling franchise to the broadest and most suitable audience by utilizing essential tools – traditional and digital – that you will need in order to establish a powerful presence in your territory.
Those tools include:
- Local website
- CRM – Email campaigns
- Local business marketing
- Online advertising
- Social media account management
- Customer feedback
- Client retention strategies
Operations & Technology
- We designate a Sure Start Consultant who will support you for the first year of business
- We then assign you a Franchise Business Coach who will support your needs in year two and beyond
- We provide access to software, an all-in-one tool to manage operations, including frontline service and support, customer satisfaction, recruiting and retention, marketing and sales, and financial awareness of your unique overhead needs
Financing Assistance: Available