Ace Handyman Services Franchise Cost (2025)
Complete cost breakdown for Ace Handyman Services franchise: $132K–$224K investment, 6% royalty, franchise fee, and ongoing costs. From the official 2025 FDD.
Source: 2025 FDD filed in MN
Total Investment
$132K–$224K
Franchise Fee
$70K–$100K
Non-refundable
Royalty
6%
actual Gross Revenues of the previous month, subject to annual reconciliation based on Minimum Annual Gross Revenues
Ad Fund
2%
actual Gross Revenues, subject to annual reconciliation based on Minimum Annual Gross Revenues
Ongoing Fees
Monthly and annual costs after opening.
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Royalty | 6% of gross sales | |
| Ad Fund | 2% of gross sales | |
| Technology Fee | $599/monthly (1st of each month, beginning first full calendar month after commencement of operations) |
Revenue Context
Average Revenue
$760K
From Item 19 (2025 FDD)
Investment-to-Revenue Ratio
0.2x
Lower is better (min inv ÷ avg rev)
Annual Fee Burden
8.0%
Royalty + ad fund as % of gross sales
At average revenue of $760K, you'd pay approximately $46K/year in royalties alone, plus $15K/year in ad fund contributions.
Other Upfront Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Additional Territory Discount (existing franchisee, 6+ months, adding territory) | $-14,000 |
| Additional Concept Discount (existing affiliate franchisee, 1+ year compliance) | $-14,000 |
| VetFran Discount (honorably discharged US military veteran) | $-7,000 |
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