Concept Description
Build the HVAC Business You’ve Always Dreamed Of!
Join a Nationally Trusted HVAC Brand
Since 2003, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning has provided a way for the current owners of HVAC companies to extend their reach and has allowed new business owners a proven way to enter the industry. Our team is focused on helping business owners receive the tools and support they need to provide the quality heating and AC repair, installation, and maintenance services that the One Hour brand is known for. The results have been incredible: we’ve helped over 100 franchisees bring the best HVAC services possible to over 375 locations, and we’re not even close to done!
One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is the #1 largest HVAC service provider in the United States. As an Essential Service, our franchisees experience a more consistent
demand and better work-life balance than is found within other industries. With comfort and convenience a top priority, the company offers an extensive line of products and services, including maintenance, installation, and repair, that keeps HVAC units running at peak performance year-round.
One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning started with a simple premise: take care of the comfort of customers, and they’ll trust your business for as long as they live near it. Our teams are known for showing up on time, doing quality work, and always treating customers with the best possible service. As experts in the HVAC industry, we know
that people call us to make their homes comfortable once again. So, we earn their trust by always considering their needs, preferences, and budget before doing any work. We then reinforce their trust with a 100% satisfaction guarantee that lets them know we’re doing the job right the first time.
Using this idea, we’ve grown across the nation and have helped franchise owners build and realize their dream businesses. To help our franchise owners provide the quality
service that One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is known for, we provide the tools, resources, and support they need to run a cool operation. This way, our business owners can focus on running their businesses and keeping customers happy.
Benefits of Franchising With One Hour
- Constant owner support
- Innovative marketing tools
- Extensive training and coaching
- Industry-leading software
- Increased buying power
- Networking opportunities
Testimonials
“A lot of hard work goes into converting your business to a franchise but I can honestly say with the new software and the new systems it has allowed me to spend more time at home, leave work earlier. There is no question that that’s only going to continue in the future.” – Chris Baumann, Peoria, IL
“The benefits of franchise really take me back to 2003 when my father and I had a discussion and he said Scott it’s a 45-year-old family business and it’s your choice. You can try and do it independently or you can hook up with these brands. It was an easy decision.” – Scott Rohrer, Lancaster, PA
“With the training so great in our franchise system, it helps me with recruiting, retaining and properly
operating my business.” – Lenny Siers, Florida & Alabama
Publicity
Our HVAC Franchises Are Recognized for Growth
Over the years, the franchise world has noticed the growth our One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning franchise owners enjoy. Most recently, we’ve been included on the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 in 2018 and 2020. As one of the most competitive rankings in the industry, we’re thrilled to have been recognized on this list multiple times!
The Franchise Entrepreneur 500 is based on:
- Cost and fees
- Support
- Size and growth
- Brand strength
- Financial strength & stability
One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning has also been included on the Franchise Times Top 200+ list from 2018 – 2020. This means that we’ve been consistently ranked as one of the 500 highest-performing franchises in sales in the nation!
Unit Option
Single, Multiple
Background
FDD Franchised Units: 411
Corporate Owned Units: 28
Projected New Units: 28
Year Established: 2003
First Year Franchised: 2003
Type of Business: Franchise
Hours of Operation: Regular Business Hours
Number of Employees: Small (1-5)
History:
The One Hour Story
Providing Trusted HVAC Services from Coast to Coast
One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning started with a simple premise: take care of the comfort of customers, and they’ll trust your business for as long as they live near it. Our teams are known for showing up on time, doing quality work, and always treating customers with the best possible service. As experts in the HVAC industry, we know that people call us to make their homes comfortable once again. So, we earn their trust by always considering their needs, preferences, and budget before doing any work. We then reinforce their trust with a 100% satisfaction guarantee that lets them know we’re doing the job right the first time.
Using this idea, we’ve grown to more than 375 locations across the nation and have helped franchise owners build and realize their dream businesses. To help our franchise owners provide the quality service that One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is known for, we provide the tools, resources, and support they need to run a cool operation. This way, our business owners can focus on running their businesses and keeping customers happy.
Availability
Territories: United States
Financials
Liquidity: $50,000
*Investment Range: $143,273 - $286,702
**Average Investment: $143,273 - $286,702
Provided by the Franchisor
Minimum Net Worth: $100,000 or less
6 Month Cash: $30,001
Franchise Fee: $43,000
Royalty: 6%
Royalty Description: 6% of Gross Revenue or $1,500 per month (the “Minimum Royalty”), whichever is greater.
Advertising: Local: We recommend, but do not require, that you spend at least 8% to 12% of Gross Revenue annually on LM.
National Advertising: 1.5% of the first $5,000,000 of Gross Revenue in the then current calendar year; then 1.25% of Gross Revenue in excess of $5,000,000 and up to $10,000,000 in the then-current calendar year; then 1% of Gross Revenue in excess of $10,000,000 and up to $15,000,000 in the then-current calendar year.
Ramp-Up: 4 to 6 months
Passive Ownership: Semi- passive at onset (they can hire a manager to run business)
Passive Ownership means the owner is working 15 hours or less per week in the business.
Passive Ownership Explain: One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning will consider Semi-Absentee ownership. However, Owner-Operator is strongly recommended in order to optimize financial returns. Attend 5 days of initial training; Complete 6 hours of online training; Be available for periodic onboarding meetings for first 120 days.
Available Discounts
- Veterans
- Minorities
- Women
- First Responders
Discount Description: Veterans: 30% discount on Franchise Fee and any applicable Additional Population Fee for the first franchise only; DiversityFran (minorities and women) discount is $5,000.
Training, Support and Assistance
Co-Operative Advertising: N/A
Site Selection Assistance: Available
Lease Negotiation Assistance: N/A
Length of Training: Initial-Ongoing
Training Description:
BOOT Training
We offer new franchise owners a week-long in-person Branded Operations Orientation Training (BOOT). (NOTE: This has temporarily moved virtual due to COVID until further notice.)
Success Academy
Success Academy is more than just a 3 ring binder and 5-6 videos. Through this educational platform, franchisees have access to outside speakers, live trainings, webinars, and interactive video training modules in order to help them grow.
Ongoing Support
New franchise owners receive hands-on support from a Franchise Business Consultant. Consultants will walk new owners through the Quick Start process and work closely with them through the first six months. After the initial ramp-up, Franchise Business Consultants continue to visit the Franchise Owner’s business bi-annually and are available remotely 24 hours a day.
Marketing Consultant
One Hour Franchise Owners also receive one-on-one support from a personal marketing consultant. This marketing consultant will work with them to design campaigns that will meet their specific needs as well as act as their channel between larger brand marketing efforts.
Operational and Marketing Tools:
How One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning Franchise Owners Are Prepared for Success
When you join One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, you’re gaining resources from a company that has helped business owners across the nation find success. If you’re the owner of an established HVAC company and you’re looking to grow it in a new way, we’d be thrilled to work with you. Or, if you’re looking to start your first HVAC services business, we’re more than ready to help you get started the right way. We’ve helped everyone from experienced HVAC technicians to complete newcomers to the industry start a successful One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning location.
Your success is our success, so we take the steps needed to make sure we’ll be able to find it together. When you call our team, we’ll discuss your goals, the costs associated with starting a One Hour location and answer any questions you may have. Our goal will be to make sure you’re as comfortable with joining our company as we are with you!
We save our franchisees from the cost of the “try and see what works” marketing method by offering fully customizable marketing support in the following ways:
- Online, on-demand system of customizable marketing materials—from flyers to ads to TV commercials
- Personal website with SEO management
- Public relations through Fish PR
- Online reputation management through Pulse M
- Outbound marketing efforts through Scorpion
Financing Assistance: Available
