Buy a Varsity Zone Franchise

Varsity Zone HVAC is a disruptive franchise launched in 2022 under HorsePower Brands, offering comprehensive heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services with a focus on residential and commercial markets. The brand leverages over 50 years of combined HVAC industry expertise, providing a broad range of services including installation, maintenance, repairs, indoor air quality solutions, and smart home integration. Varsity Zone stands out by offering larger protected territories—covering populations of about 200,000, twice the size of typical competitors—enabling significant growth potential. The franchise model supports both owner-operator and semi-absentee options, appealing to entrepreneurs seeking flexibility and scalability. Initial investment ranges from approximately $196,000 to $252,000, with a franchise fee of $59,500.

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Why buy a Varsity Zone Franchise?

Investing in Varsity Zone offers entry into a fast-growing, recession-resistant HVAC market with a proven, scalable franchise model supported by extensive training and technology. The brand’s large territories, flexible ownership models, and focus on community engagement provide franchisees with a competitive edge and growth potential. Backed by HorsePower Brands’ expertise and a commitment to operational excellence, Varsity Zone is positioned to become a leading name in residential and commercial HVAC services nationwide.

Varsity Zone Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $25,000–$65,000

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      5%–9%

  • Training & Support

    • 16 hours on-the-job training

    • 32 hours classroom training

    • Ongoing support

Varsity Zone – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    Varsity Zone delivers a rigorous 6-8 week onboarding program with in-person training at corporate headquarters, covering technical HVAC skills, business management, sales, and leadership development. Franchisees receive ongoing operational support, marketing assistance, real estate acquisition help, and recruitment resources. Advanced technology tools, including CRM software integration and KPI dashboards, help optimize performance and customer management. Dedicated Franchise Success Coaches provide continuous guidance post-launch.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    Varsity Zone benefits from the backing of HorsePower Brands and its leadership’s extensive HVAC experience. It is recognized for innovation in combining high-ticket HVAC sales with recurring service revenue and for offering larger territories. Varsity Zone is a VetFran member and has quickly gained traction with 57 franchise units awarded and 19 open locations as of early 2025.

  3. Industry / Market

    The HVAC industry is projected to reach $60 billion by 2030, driven by increasing demand for energy-efficient systems, indoor air quality improvements, and smart home technologies. Rising consumer awareness of environmental and health factors fuels growth in HVAC services, positioning Varsity Zone well to capitalize on expanding market opportunities.

  4. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Varsity Zone franchisee is a business-minded leader with strong sales and management skills, comfortable overseeing operations and driving customer acquisition. No prior HVAC experience is required, as comprehensive training is provided. Owners should have a passion for helping people, a desire to scale through multi-unit ownership, and the ability to build strong local relationships.

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