Aire Serv charges a royalty fee of 5.0% 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 Aire Serv franchise is approximately 7.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $89.5/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Aire Serv has been involved in 4 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Aire Serv franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Aire Serv offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Aire Serv currently operates 208 locations (2025 FDD) (208 franchised, 0 company-owned). The system grew by 5.6% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 0.2%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Aire Serv is 5.6% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Aire Serv FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $1.1M (average: $1.6M).

The initial franchise agreement term for Aire Serv is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Aire Serv'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).

No, Aire Serv's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation. The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Aire Serv provides 124 hours of initial training over approximately 2 weeks (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Aire Serv provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.