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Buy an Ace Handyman Services Franchise

Ace Handyman Services is a home improvement and handyman franchise serving residential and commercial customers across the United States. Originally launched as Handyman Matters in 1998, the brand was acquired by Ace Hardware in 2019 and rebranded to operate under Ace’s consumer-trusted name. Andy Bell, the original founder, continues as CEO, giving the brand leadership continuity through the ownership change.

The brand covers a broad service menu spanning carpentry, drywall, flooring, painting, plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance, with more than 1,100 distinct project types. What sets it apart is its use of W-2 employee craftsmen rather than subcontractors, with all customer interactions governed by an 8-step Service Path covering every job from the initial call through an eleventh-month warranty.

Franchisees run a small local office with an Office Manager handling scheduling and customer sales, and a team of employed craftsmen doing the fieldwork. The network spans nearly 400 territories with owners across 47 states, backed by a dedicated franchisor Support Center and the broader resources of the Ace Hardware corporate family.

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Why buy an Ace Handyman Services Franchise?

Buyers looking to buy an Ace Handyman Services franchise step into an established home services business backed by the Ace Hardware name. The brand operates in a category where demand for professional home maintenance has grown consistently, and the Ace Hardware connection gives franchisees immediate credibility in a market where homeowner trust drives repeat business and referrals.

The W-2 staffing model means owners build an employed workforce rather than managing subcontractors, supporting more consistent service delivery. Monthly marketing updates and quarterly marketing calendars, tested by the franchisor’s Support Center, give owners structured lead-generation options. The Service Path software tracks each job from booking through warranty, giving the owner visibility across the team.

Ace Handyman Services Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      1998

    • Franchising Since

      2001

    • New Startup Cost

      $131,997 – $223,797

    • Avg. Resale Price

      Contact us for details

  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $70,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $10,000

      $3,500 to family; none to wholly-owned entity

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

      of Gross Revenues

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Gross Revenues

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      387

    • New Units Opened *

      35

    • Units Transferred *

      12

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $302,733

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Ace Handyman Services – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Training covers 22–30 hours of classroom instruction and 18–24 hours of on-the-job work for incoming owners, with parallel training resources for the Office Manager and craftsmen team. The Support Center provides ongoing operational guidance and tests all marketing programmes before release; owners receive monthly marketing updates and quarterly marketing calendars to support local lead flow. Dedicated Service Path software tracks scheduling, customer interactions, and job completion across the team. Resale buyers should confirm what transfer training and platform access the franchisor provides to incoming owners.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Ace Handyman Services fits owners who think like business managers rather than tradespeople. Prior construction experience is not required; the franchisee's role is to lead a team, manage finances, drive local sales, and build community relationships. Strong customer service instincts and comfort with staff management matter more than technical skills. Owners who thrive in this model tend to be process-oriented, active in local community outreach and B2B networking, and skilled at building and retaining a craftsmen team. The model can scale toward semi-absentee operation as a General Manager is added.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Ace Handyman Services has earned consistent recognition in annual franchise rankings. The brand was named to Entrepreneur magazine's Best of the Best list for 2025, earning the top designation in the home repairs and handyman services category, and has appeared in the Entrepreneur Franchise 500 and Fast & Serious lists. A Top Franchise for Veterans distinction has also been awarded, as has inclusion in the Franchise Times Top 400 and a Franchises Global Award in 2024. Across its network, the brand holds a 4.85-star customer rating, a publicly stated performance benchmark that reinforces its franchise recognition.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US market for home repair and handyman services is driven by an aging housing stock, rising home improvement spending, and a sustained shift from DIY to professional services. Aging homeowners and time-pressed younger buyers have both expanded demand for skilled craftsmen across routine maintenance, minor repairs, and light remodeling. The essential nature of home maintenance, which cannot be deferred indefinitely, gives the category consistent demand across economic cycles. For resale buyers, a territory's local housing profile, age of stock, and proximity to competing services are important factors in assessing unit demand.

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