Quick Verdict · who it fits
Linc Service fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale home services concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$67K - $140K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$75K
Royalty (Item 6)
2.5–4.5%
System size (Item 20)
71
Agreement term
6 yrs
Years in business
23+ yrs
Company-owned units
32
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Buyer qualifications
✓Financing available•No exclusive territory✓Semi-absentee eligible✓No bankruptcy disclosed
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 2.5–4.5% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (2.5–4.5%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
103
Total units open
0 franchised units
Units opened last year
4 projected openings
7 franchised units
Units closed last year
-7 franchised units
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
5
Risks to review
4
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How Linc Service ranks against 254 Home Services peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
12th pct · of 254 peers
Franchise fee
93rd pct · of 254 peers
System size
53rd pct · of 254 peers
Home Services industry averages
Avg investment
$156K - $287K
Avg franchise fee
$52K
Avg system size
150
Franchises analyzed
254
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linc Service | Disclosed | $75K | $67K - $140K | 2.5–4.5% | 71 |
| Mosquito HuntersSimilar price | Disclosed | $50K | $118K - $140K | 10% | 145 |
| BranchesBiggest system | Disclosed | $68K | $80K - $114K | 6% | 8,086 |
| CBDTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $20K | $154K - $511K | 7.25% | 84 |
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Linc Service requires a $75,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $66,530–$140,050, per the most recent FDD on file.
Linc Service is franchised by ABM Franchising Group, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. Linc Service discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 2.5% to 4.5% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, Linc Service has 71 total locations. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
No. Linc Service does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.
Per the FDD, Linc Service discloses an initial agreement term of 6 years, a transfer fee of $5,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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