Home Services

Investment ranges for home services franchises in our database span from $54K to $805K. The lowest-cost option is ServiceMaster Restore starting at $267K, while the most expensive is Paul Davis Restoration at up to $805K. These figures come from official Franchise Disclosure Documents and include franchise fees, build-out, equipment, and initial working capital.

Based on our health score methodology, Assisting Hands Home Care leads the home services category with a score of 89/100. The health score combines unit growth rate, system size, investment efficiency, and whether the franchisor discloses Item 19 revenue data. 25 of 31 home services brands disclose revenue data in their FDD, making direct financial performance comparison possible for those brands.

The average royalty rate across 31 home services brands with disclosed rates is 6.0%. Royalties are typically calculated as a percentage of gross revenue and paid weekly or monthly. Some brands also charge a marketing/advertising fund fee of 1-3% on top of royalties. When comparing franchises, look at the total ongoing fee burden (royalty + ad fund + technology fees) rather than royalty alone — the stacking effect can significantly impact unit-level profitability.