About One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning Franchise
One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning is an HVAC franchise under One Hour Air Conditioning Franchising SPE LLC, part of the AB Assetco brand portfolio.
The franchise provides professional heating and air conditioning services including system installation, repair, maintenance, and emergency service calls for residential and commercial clients.
The franchise fee ranges from $28,839 to $71,052 depending on the territory and market.
One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$61K
Average Investment
$100K
Maximum Investment
$138K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $28,839 to $71,052 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Revenue of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | The purpose of the Brand Fund is to support general development and recognition | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $61,392 – $137,776 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $61K–$138K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Revenue) and marketing fee (The purpose of the Brand Fund is to support general development and recognition ) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee(2) | $0 | $0 |
| Rent/Lease of Real Estate(3) | $0 | $12,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements(4) | $2,500 | $4,000 |
| Computer and Technology Systems(5) | $0 | $2,000 |
| Software(6) | $2,992 | $4,676 |
| Office Furniture and Equipment(7) | $1,000 | $2,500 |
| Machinery, Tools and Equipment(8) | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Vehicles(9) | $3,600 | $7,200 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $5,000 |
| Technology Fee | $1,197 |
| Audit Fee | Payable only if: (a) you did not submit Gross Revenue statements; (b) you did no |
| Local Marketing (“LM”) and/or Cooperative | $36,000 |
| Territory Infringement Fee | First Violation: Written Warning Second Violation: 15% of the Gross Revenue of t |
| Additional Opening Support Fee | $500 |
| Training Fees – Pre- opening | $1,000 |
| Training Fees – Remedial and Optional Training | $1,500 |
| Non-attendance Fee | $2,000 |
| Call Center Fee | All telephone calls to the Franchised Business must be answered by a “live” voic |
| Change of Ownership Fee | $500 |
| Procurement of Insurance | Cost of insurance, plus reasonable fee of up to 25%of total insurance premium co |
| Management Fee | $500 |
| Step In Fee | $500 |
| Interest | 12% per annum or the maximum rate permitted by applicable law, whichever is less |
| Late Fee | $100 |
| Insufficient Funds Fee | $50 |
| Non-compliance Fee | 1% of Gross Revenue |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | exclusive |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Renewal Term | You can renew the Franchise Agreement for one additional term of 10 years if you meet certain conditions. |
| Termination for Cause | See g. and h. below. In addition, your default under any other agreement that you or an affiliate has with us or our affiliates will constitute a default, subject to any applicable provisions for noti |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Does not offer financing. |
One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$388.4M
Revenue Range
$6.9M – $1.2M
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning Litigation & Risk Flags
1 Pending Action ListedReview the full FDD for details on pending litigation.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning System Growth
Total Units
354
Franchised
33
Company-Owned
321
One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning currently operates 33 franchised locations and 321 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 321 | ||
| 2020 | 33 | ||
| 2020 | 354 | ||
| 2021 | 340 | ||
| 2021 | 33 | ||
| 2022 | 351 | ||
| 2022 | 33 |
One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning franchise ranges from $61,392 to $137,776, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $28,839 to $71,052. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning charges a royalty fee of 6% of Gross Revenue of gross sales, plus a The purpose of the Brand Fund is to
support general development and
recognition contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning franchise owners report average revenue of $388.4M. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $61,392-$137,776, a 6% of Gross Revenue royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There are 1 pending litigation action(s). Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $28,839 to $71,052 and the total investment ranges from $61,392 to $137,776 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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