Ace Handyman Services charges a royalty fee of 6.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Ace Handyman Services franchise is approximately 8.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $599/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Ace Handyman Services has been involved in 2 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Ace Handyman Services franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Ace Handyman Services offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Ace Handyman Services currently operates 387 locations (2025 FDD) (369 franchised, 18 company-owned). The system grew by 2.1% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 7.4%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Ace Handyman Services is 5.7% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

The initial franchise agreement term for Ace Handyman Services is 10 years (2025 FDD). The total potential term is 10 years.

Ace Handyman Services's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 25 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Ace Handyman Services's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Ace Handyman Services provides 46 hours of initial training over approximately 10 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Ace Handyman Services does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.