Ace Handyman Franchising, Inc
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $35,000 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $132,200 – $226,000 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 6% of gross sales |
| Legal name (Item 1) | Ace Handyman Franchising, Inc |
| FDD issuance date | 2026-03-25 |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 383 (Item 20, p.61) |
| Brand website | https://www.AceHandymanServices.com |
About Ace Handyman Franchising, Inc
Ace Handyman Services, formerly known as Handyman Matters, is a trusted home repair franchise headquartered in Denver, CO. Founded in 1998 and now backed by Ace Hardware's powerful brand recognition, the franchise offers comprehensive handyman services including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and general home maintenance. With approximately 250 locations, Ace Handyman Services leverages Ace Hardware's 100+ year legacy and retail network to drive brand trust and customer acquisition for franchi
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Risk & history facts
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 4 (Item 3, p.13 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.15 of the FDD) |
Ownership & operations
Training: Within 90 days of you signing the Franchise Agreement, train you and up to three other people during our initial training program, which may be conducted in-person or virtually via video conference. (Item 11, p.27 of the FDD)
Company facts
| Initial term | 10 years (Item 17, p.47 of the FDD) |
| Advertising / brand fund fee | 2% of gross sales (Item 6, p.16 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask Ace Handyman Franchising, Inc directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What does the brand's recent unit history show over the last three years (Item 20)? Ask about openings. Ask about closures. Ask about transfers. We have not extracted a unit-history table for this brand.
- How exactly is the territory defined and protected (Item 12)? Ask for the territory map and the reserved-rights carve-outs in writing.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
Under this brand's Item 12 rule, the territory carries some protection but not full exclusivity — for example, the franchisor may reserve certain channels or accounts. Future concepts may also be reserved. Areas inside an existing franchisee's protected territory are generally not available to a new buyer for a directly competing unit; the exact limits are in the FDD text quoted above.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory. We are a franchising company that sells and grants franchises for the operation of businesses (an “AHS Business”) using the name “ACE HANDYMAN SERVICES.” We have been offering franchised”
Next steps with Ace Handyman Franchising, Inc
Put Ace Handyman Franchising, Inc on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.