#196
At a Glance
Products & Services: Heating, ventilation & air conditioning services
Number of Locations: 177
Total Investment: $64.3K - 183.9K
Founded: 1993
Began Franchising: 1993
Private Owned
About Aire Serv Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.
Established in 1993, Aire Serv provides installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and indoor air quality systems to both residential and commercial customers at more than 175 locations worldwide. Aire Serv is a subsidiary of The Dwyer Group.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 165 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 164 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 161 | 5 | 12 | 0 |
| 2008 | 157 | 7 | 16 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Canada, Western Europe.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $64,300 - $183,900
Franchise Fee: $26,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4-6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $26,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4-6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $35,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 - 6. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 10 days. At franchisee's location: 3 days (as needed). Four regional training meetings per year; annual reunion
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media,
Other marketing support: Intranet, social media
Franchise Ranking History
Fastest-Growing: #61 (2009),