Aire Serv Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Aire Serv SPV LLC fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mid-scale home services concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$114K - $272K

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$45K

Royalty (Item 6)

3–7% + 2% ad

Item 19 median rev

$1.08M

System size (Item 20)

208 +32

Years in business

6+ yrs

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.

Item 19 revenue distribution

Where units actually land — not just the headline average.

P25

$362k

Median

$1.08M

P75

$2M

▪ n = 158 units · all franchised units · January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 · Source: 2026 FDD Item 19

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 3–7% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$1,080,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (3–7%)

Ad fund (2%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

229

Total units open

45

Units opened last year

24

Units closed last year

21

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

5

Risks to review

4

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Aire Serv ranks against 251 Home Services peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

41st pct · of 251 peers

Franchise fee

31st pct · of 251 peers

System size

82nd pct · of 251 peers

Home Services industry averages

Avg investment

$155K - $287K

Avg franchise fee

$51K

Avg system size

150

Franchises analyzed

251

How Aire Serv stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Aire Serv Disclosed $45K $114K - $272K 3–7% 208
Organized SpacesSimilar price None $20K $177K - $271K 5% 144
BranchesBiggest system Disclosed $68K $80K - $114K 6% 8,086
CBDTop-rated in category Disclosed $20K $154K - $511K 7.25% 84

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Aire Serv SPV LLC franchise cost?

Aire Serv SPV LLC requires a $45,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $113,808–$271,708, per the most recent FDD on file.

Does Aire Serv SPV LLC disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Aire Serv SPV LLC discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $1,084,793. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.

What ongoing fees does Aire Serv SPV LLC charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 3.0% to 7.0% and an advertising fund contribution of 2% of Gross Sales on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Aire Serv SPV LLC locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Aire Serv SPV LLC has 208 total locations, with 32 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

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